100% Engagement Goes to the Next Level

100% Engagement Goes to the Next Level

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At a time when job hunting or getting into graduate school is more competitive than ever for freshly minted college grads, the UA is enhancing student learning by providing formally documented, experiential education through its newly launched 100% Engagement initiative.

The 100% Engagement initiative is an important component of the UA's Never Settle strategic academic and business plan that promises all undergraduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field before they graduate. These opportunities, which are a central component of students' education at the UA, include internships, externships, research projects, creative activities, service learning and community volunteerism, and other hands-on learning activities.

The UA's 100% Engagement policy is unique in that students will have their experiences formally documented on their transcripts. Starting in the fall, students will be able to graduate with an "Engaged Learning Experience" notation on their official transcripts.

"The UA is committed to engaging students by developing programs that integrate experiential learning into their everyday education," said Vincent Del Casino, vice provost of digital learning and student engagement and associate vice president for student affairs and enrollment management.

"Our students are already some of the most sought-after students in the country. The UA's 100% Engagement initiative builds on the great tradition of experiential learning at the University by expanding student access to applied learning in and beyond the classroom."

The UA's newly created Office of Student Engagement recently launched a website to explain how the policy works and provide resources for students, faculty and staff. The website can be found at ose.arizona.edu.

Read more in this UANews article.

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