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Metrics Identifier Definitions

Undergraduate Research

Courses that carry this attribute include meaningful participation of all students enrolled in this course in intellectual or creative activity, characteristic of the discipline.  With faculty supervision, the student defines the topic, designs and carries out the methodology, and presents the results in a manner consistent with the goals of the activity and the course.

Service Learning

Courses that carry this attribute should include a meaningful participation of all students enrolled in the course in at least 15 hours of community service that is germane to the learning objectives of the course.  The learning sites are normally off campus in community settings and the students are expected to engage directly with clients wherever possible.  The participating students do so as volunteers in the settings but may receive grades for the course.  This course does not have to be registered with the Service Learning Center.

Experiential Learning

Courses that carry this attribute should include a meaningful participation of all enrolled students in work experiences akin to internships (time in a work-place setting), or projects that have real-world clients, or products and outcomes, and /or engage students in activities that simulate workplace responsibilities and performance.  The learning sites are normally off campus in work place settings though some on-campus activities may qualify.  The participating students may be compensated and the courses may be graded and required for graduation. 

Study Abroad

Courses that carry this attribute should include meaningful participation of all enrolled students in learning activities outside of the United States.  The activities should be germane to the learning objectives of the course and appropriate for the discipline.  Faculty members directing these courses must be in compliance with university policies and procedures concerning international travel programs.  The number of course credits should be proportional to the duration of the activity keeping in mind that a 1-credit on-campus laboratory course meets 30-45 hours per semester.

Additional Information

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