Co-Curricular Competencies Program is designed to increase student engagement on and off campus, and to increase student learning through guided reflection about the interplay between in-class and out-of-class knowledge and experiences. Inclusion in the inaugural cohort is an amazing opportunity for leadership and growth and will equip students with the tools to become a civic professional and the ability to contribute to a more robust culture of dialogue and interaction at Wagner and in the community. Participation in the co-curricular competencies program begins with an off-campus leadership retreat on November 19-21, and requires a long-term commitment from each participant, with the goal of successfully completing at least two of the seven designated areas.
These seven areas – civic engagement; intercultural engagement; leadership; global stewardship; wellness; information and technological literacy; and Creative and Intellectual Expression – all contribute to our ability to understand the world. Below are a few examples of ways that students can participate within the different areas:
Civic Engagement
Examples may include, but are not limited to, significant involvement with a community or non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity, alternative spring break, civic engagement certificate program, Civic Innovations, personal and social responsibility free-write in Civic Innovations course
Intercultural Engagement
Examples may include, but are not limited to, trainer for Intercultural Awareness Workshops, Peer Ambassadors for international students, presentation at a social justice dialogue, or special project related to study abroad experience
Leadership (including ethics and integrity)
Examples may include, but are not limited to, student organization officer, editor/manager for student publication, communication (radio), or team, Leadership course, Orientation coordinator, Resident Assistant, Community Standards Review Board, Academic Honesty Committee, Student Ambassador Debate Society
Global Stewardship
Examples may include, but are not limited to, action on issues related to the environment, peace, hunger, homelessness
Wellness (mind, body, spirit)
Examples may include, but are not limited to, athletics, student religious organization membership, Wagner Community Advocating Responsibility (WAGCARE) Peer Educator, Dance Team
Information and Technological Literacy
Examples may include, but are not limited to, website development, use of technology for research, Research Intensive Tutor
Creative and Intellectual Expression
Examples may include, but are not limited to, NIMBUS submissions, short story publications, independent scholarly publications, on-going Wagnerian columns, Wagner College Forum for Undergraduate Research publication (if not given credit for in a course) independent artistic productions (i.e. . . Vagina Monologues, gallery show, concert, music CD, WCBG radio production), Vocal Synergy, pep band
For more information, please contact Curtis Wright, Associate Dean of Campus Life, or Amerika Grewal, Coordinator of Student Development in the Academic Advisement office.