Council for the Advancement of Standards Student Leadership Programs September 14 th, 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 EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE LEAD

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 EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE LEAD

Opportunities Revision of mission and learning outcomes Implementation of comprehensive assessment plan Establishment of stable funding source Administrative support Curriculum revision EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE LEAD

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 EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE LEAD

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 EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE LEAD