Application for REAL Classification: Co-Curricular Experiences

 

Welcome!

We are so pleased you have decided to apply for REAL classification of your co-curricular program! Detailed instructions and guidance are available on the REAL website. A few notes about this form: please note that Smartsheet cannot save in-process applications. Please scan the entirety of the application and have your materials prepared prior to initiating the application. A Google doc form of the application is available at the following location for your use: XXXXX

 

Contact Information

 
 
mm/dd/yyyy
 
 
 
 

List any additional staff members involved in the program/activity and provide their email addresses.

 

For example: Division of Student Affairs

 
 

I attest that any necessary internal approvals and notifications as determined by my department or unit have been received prior to applying for REAL classification.

 

 

General Activity Information

 
 
 
 
 
 

For example, morning or afternoon, 1:30 -3:00, 3 weeks ...

 

Refer to the Guiding Principles web page of the REAL website for definitions and expectations: https://real.vcu.edu/apply/principles/ You may select more than one element.

 

Please select a REAL Level for the experience. For an introduction to the REAL Levels and how they are defined, see https://real.vcu.edu/apply/. Please note that the REAL Curriculum Committee assigns the official REAL Level based on documentation provided in your application and using a standard rubric.

 
 

In connection with the elements identified above, please outline the program's primary learning objectives. Applicants are highly encouraged to adopt or align with the REAL Learning Framework and with the Connect learning outcome, Integrative Learning.

 
 
 
 
 
 

REAL Element Details

 

Please provide an outlined structure and schedule of activities.

 
 

Articulate the guidelines and parameters for mentorship between mentors and mentees. Include descriptions of the format of mentoring (in person, over technology, etc.) and you will provide consistent, ongoing points of reciprocated exchange between mentees and mentors.

 
 

Please provide details on how you plan to assess and verify the mentoring encounters, reflection of learning, training, and intentionality. Include any rubrics or evaluation tools as supporting documentation (see below).

 
 

Co-Curriculum Learning Details

 

How will you know that participants understand the learning goals and objectives of this experience? For example, will you use a learning contract, a pre-program onboarding activity, a traditional "syllabus," etc.?

 
 

Who is responsible for the design and structure of the learning activities?

 

Who is facilitating and executing the learning? (department staff, campus partners, peer leaders, etc.). Are there additional content area experts involved?

 
 

Please describe the training and support provided for facilitators to engage in the teaching and learning process.

 
 

Evaluation of Learning

 

Please attach all supporting documentation (must be combined into one file) that would be helpful for the REAL Co-Curriculum Committee in reviewing your application. This material is critical to evaluating the presence of REAL elements and leveling your program. Documentation may include syllabus, facilitation guides, learning contracts, evaluation plan details, and examples of past student learning.

Drop your files here
 

The REAL Co-Curriculum Committee requires a learning statement for all REAL co-curricular programs defining VCU REAL and expectations. See the following for an adaptable template: https://tinyurl.com/REALSyllabusStatement

 

The REAL Co-Curriculum Committee requires a program summary report, including student participation, at the end of each academic semester to track progress and gaps. In an effort to capture integrated student engagement data, I agree to use RamsConnect (vcu.campusgroups.com) or Student Opportunity Center (vcu.studentopportunitycenter.com). Please contact real@vcu.edu if you have any questions in advance.

 

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