Objective 3.1
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Increase the number of students who are involved in applied or experiential learning (e.g., service learning, projects for external audiences, co-ops, internships, etc.).
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Reference to Previous Strategic Plans: ASP 04. 6.1 FSP 99. 1.7
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ExCom Member:
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Provost, VPSA
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Assessment Tool:
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National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
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Baseline:
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49% of seniors completed a practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience or clinical assignment (2006-07)
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Goal:
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53% (Meet or exceed the 2006-07 national average for seniors).
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Progress:
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47% of seniors completed a practicum, internship, field experience, co-op experience or clinical assignment (2009-10)
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Enabling Activities:
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- Institute curriculum development grants for community engagement.
- Appoint coordinator of community engagement initiatives.
- Offer faculty development in community engagement activities.
- Publicize community engagement projects.
- Establish Community Engagement Advisory Committee, including representatives from community-based organizations.
- Propose instituting a "C" designation for courses that focus on community engagement.
- Provide for informal community learning environments where purposeful programming and community standards assist and encourage students.
- Provide all students with the opportunity to engage in volunteer/community service and co-curricular activities.
- Recruit students for minor in community engagement.
- Involve schools more actively in organizing internships and co-ops.
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