Council for the Advancement of Standards
Student Leadership Programs
September 14th, 2012
Process
• Committee met in July 2012
• Committee members:
• Annie Route, Director of Student Life & Leadership
• Paula Fish, Assistant Director for Student Leadership
• Stephanie Whaley, Internship and Experiential Learning
Coordinator
• Zac Clark, Concert Board and Program Coordinator
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Findings
Strengths
• Program is open to all UAA students
• Civic engagement emphasis
• Opportunities for self-discovery, meaningful
collaborations, and community engagement
• Strong professional staff
• Collaborative practices with several
departments across campus
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Opportunities
• Revision of mission and learning outcomes
• Implementation of comprehensive assessment
plan
• Establishment of stable funding source
• Administrative support
• Curriculum revision
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Surprises
• Program curriculum meets most of the domains
and dimensions established by The Council for the
Advancement of Standards Learning and
Developmental Outcomes
• Importance of additional support (financial and
human resources) for the ultimate success and
sustainability of ELP
• Strong partnerships with departments across
Student Affairs
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Actions
• Strengthen curriculum – emphasize revised
learning outcomes
• Assessment plan and implementation is key
• Financial stability of the program a must
(assessment results)
• Administrative assistance key to the
sustainability and growth of the program
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