Co-curricular Committee

Committee Charge

Draft (February 2010)

The charge of the Co-curricular Committee (CCC) is to guide the development of the University's co-curricular assessment framework and activities; to facilitate a forum for co-curricular assessment; and to provide assessement support for the co-curricular programs on campus. The CCC reports to the University Assessment Committee and ultimately to the Educational Effectiveness Committee. In fulfilling this charge, we will:

1. Guide the development of the University's co-curricular assessment framework and activities:
   
   • Encourage the systematic integration and assessment of LLU's Mission-focused Learning (MFL)¹, Student Learning Outcomes, and values (JCHIEFS)² across co-curricular activities.
   • Investigate possible best practices for LLU's off-campus programs' co-curricular experience for students.
2. Facilitate a forum for co-curricular assessment discussion and collaboration:
   
   • Service opportunities
   • University community-building and wholeness
     • Social activities
     • Physical health and fitness
     • Spiritual development
   • Professional development
3. Provide assessment support for the co-curricular programs of the University:
   
   • Develop assessment process and tools appropriate for co-curricular programs.

¹ Mission-focused Learning (MFL) combines the best traditions of an outcomes-based education and learning by doing, with service to community. MFL combines the goals of "service learning" with those of selfless volunteerism; it is motivated by the example of Jesus Christ who lived to bring hope, healing and happiness to mankind. LLU's commitment to MFL derives from its belief that learning transforms lives. The greatest transformation comes through selfless service to others. This reinforces our core values and encourages civic responsibility within communities. MFL, as well as service learning, utilize experiences that originate and grow from contemplation on the meaning of events; clinical approaches; the needs of others; and the development of skills and knowledge to create a healthier society and world. MFL is a learning approach that looks for, and plans for, "teachable moments" where theory and practical reality come together in "ah-ha" moments. LLU is committed to providing an approach to higher education that blends the professional with the personal and where graduates approach their health care profession not as a mere job, but as a calling to service. Such learning brings a truer understanding of our core values, builds character, and brings meaning to the saying "who you are is more important than what you know." Through MFL we prepare students for a dedicated life-long journey of service to all of mankind. LLU WASC CPR Report (2008), p. 31

² University Values: Justice, Compassion, Humility, Integrity, Excellence, Freedom, Self-control/purity

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