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Co-Curricular Learning
Overview
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to a transformative education experience for our students. An institutional priority of Student Affairs is to strategically align all co-curricular programs and services in the Division with the five domains of the Co-Curricular Model (CCM). The co-curricular model provides a framework for planning and assessing programs and services to support an integrated learning environment in which students are empowered to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through a myriad of intentional learning opportunities; creating graduates who are valued and successful in the global workforce.
Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility
Learning Outcome: Recognize, develop, and practice civic responsibility, an appreciation of diverse cultures, and a commitment to society and our environment.
Learning Competencies:
- Understand and appreciate human diversity
- Demonstrate global and cultural competency
- Practice civic responsibility
- Model social justice
- Serve the community
- Contribute to environmental sustainability
Leadership & Interpersonal Development
Learning Outcome: Cultivate introspective leadership skills to develop inclusive leaders, attuned to one’s self and the needs of others.
Learning Competencies:
- Develop self-understanding; personal code of ethics, and understanding others
- Apply congruent self-appraisal, understanding, and respect
- Maintain meaningful relationships
- Collaborate with, empower, and develop others
- Manage conflict and change
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence
- Coach and mentor others
Career & Professional Development
Learning Outcome: Actively practice self-advocacy while demonstrating professionalism, technological competency, and effective communication skills.
Learning Competencies
- Utilize effective oral and written communication
- Demonstrate technological competency and digital literacy
- Model professionalism and a positive work ethic
- Execute continual goal setting and professional growth
- Practice self-advocacy and ongoing networking
- Articulate transferable skills
Critical Thinking & Ethical Reasoning
Learning Outcome: Demonstrate effective analysis of information, ethical dilemmas, and perspectives to make informed decisions.
Learning Competencies
- Practice reflective thinking
- Utilize effective reasoning toward decision making
- Commit to ethics and integrity
- Connect knowledge, ideas, and experiences
- Employ creative problem solving
- Demonstrate information literacy
- Engage in civil discourse
Holistic Wellness & Self-Efficacy
Learning Outcome: Manage personal affairs reflective of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being that positively align with professional, personal, and financial obligations and goals.
Learning Competencies
- Maintain physical and mental wellness
- Cultivate emotional and spiritual well-being
- Manage personal affairs effectively
- Construct and pursue personal goals
- Create a purposeful and satisfying life
- Balance personal and professional commitments
- Demonstrate personal financial literacy
If you have questions about the Student Affairs co-curricular model, please contact papd@csusm.edu.