Learning
Reconsidered
Categories
Cognitive
complexity
Knowledge
acquisition,
integration and
application
Humanitarianism
Civic Engagement
Interpersonal and
intrapersonal
competence
Practical
competence
Persistence and
academic
achievement
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Division of Student Affairs Co-Curriculum
What do students learn from participation in
our programs and services?1
Critical thinking*
Creativity – divergent thinking leading to novel
outcomes
Reflective thinking – making meaning of life
experiences
Knowledge – seeking, applying, and integrating
knowledge; encouraging lifelong learning
Career development – exploring, planning, and
realizing career goals
Diversity and multiculturalism – understanding
and appreciating human differences
Illustrative examples of where
learning occurs2
Judicial Board training
Visual arts programs
Internship programs
Credit classes offered through
Student Affairs units
Career Center programs
Peer Dialogue Leader training
Cultural advocacy groups
Leadership – participating in democracy, serving Leadership classes
the community, and/or advocating for change
Leadership workshops and retreats
Civic Responsibility
Community service-learning
Environmental stewardship
Recycling programs
Self awareness - realistic self appraisal and self
Personal counseling
understanding
Community living experiences
Relationship with others - understanding of self in Personal counseling
relation to others
Community living experiences
Conflict Resolution
Judicial hearing process
Ethical development – understanding and
Academic integrity seminars
applying an ethical decision-making process
Spiritual awareness
Chaplaincy programs
Effective communication skills*
Peer educator/volunteer training
programs
Vocational competence – developing skills to
Resume writing programs
enter and succeed in the workplace
Lifesaving training programs
Student employee training programs
Wellness – understanding and applying healthy
Health education programs
life choices
Recreation programs
Alcohol and drug programs
Learning skills – acquiring skills for academic
Time management programs
success
Other learning assistance programs
Involvement – engaging in the campus
Community living experiences
community
Student activities/programs
Student organizations
*Items marked with an asterisk are also one of the five campus-wide learning outcomes.
Items in italics represent the seven areas where learning outcomes were identified in March 2006 for Middle States
review. Used with permission from Student Affairs educators at the University of Maryland.