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Provide formal recognition for co-curricular learning 

Lead Officer: Nic, Activities Officer

What is the issue about?

The skills that students develop through their involvement in co-curricular activities (Student groups, Sports, Student leadership, volunteering, etc.) are just as important as those they develop throughout their studies. These skills are, however, not formally recognised and are hence less visible to employers. As employers increasingly expect graduates to leave University with more than just a degree, the recognition of students’ development outside of the classroom becomes similarly more important. 

What are we asking the University to do?

We are asking the University to formally recognise, on students’ transcripts, their development via their participation in co-curricular activities. For example, by including co-curricular roles and activities on enhanced transcripts. 

What will success look like?

  • The inclusion of a statement on transcripts indicating students’ participation in co-curricular activities which highlights their development of skills that may not be obtained simply through classroom learning. 

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