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Program Applications

Do you have a co-curricular program that would be a good addition to the Ram Plan? Submit an application today!

 

Ram Plan Co-Curricular Transcript Foundation

The Ram Plan is for co-curricular programs that are:

  • Educational
  • Offered on a regular basis
  • Expected to last for multiple years
  • Have learning goals and outcomes that remain fairly consistent.

The Ram Plan follows many of the essential elements outlined in the following articles:

  • Kerr, K. G., & Tweedy, J. (2006). Beyond seat time and student satisfaction: A curricular approach to residential education. About Campus, 11(5), 9-15.
  • Kerr, K. G., Tweedy J., Edwards, K.E., & Kimmel D. (2017). Shifting to Curricular Approaches to Learning beyond the Classroom. About Campus, 22(1), 22-31. 

These include:

  • Direct connection to WCU's mission of being " a community of educators that develops graduates to succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good."
  • Learning goals and outcomes that align with an educational priority.
  • Programs connected to research and developmental theory.
  • An expectation that student leaders and staff will be involved in the delivery of programs and are not expected to be experts in the topics or student development theory.
  • Inclusion of campus partners in planning.
  • Engagement in a review process.
  • Assessing student learning and programs on a regular, ongoing basis.

Getting Started

Gather the following information to make the process go more smoothly:

  • Title and experience description
  • Theories, models, and best practices that guide the experience
  • Social justice practices taken into consideration when designing the program
  • History of the experience
  • Program materials (i.e., lesson plan, outline, agenda, facilitators, facilitator guide, syllabus, script, slides, worksheets, handouts, videos)
  • One to three learning outcomes students need to complete successfully before the experience will be listed on their transcript
  • Assessment questions related to the learning outcomes and an answer key.

Program Application Resources

You may find the following resources to be helpful throughout the application process.