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Identify an individual project that gives depth and meaning to specific coursework, research, and/or a study abroad experience
Assessment Strategies
Written product - a narrative included in the project proposal and submitted to the supervising faculty
Consultation meeting with supervising faculty
Criteria
Identify a meaningful theme that runs through your coursework, research, and/or study abroad experience
Choose an appropriate format for the final project (this may already be dictated by the supervising faculty)
Consult with the supervising faculty for brainstorming, reflection, and approval
Write 200-300 words and include the title of the proposed project, the project format, and a main idea or theme
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Establish a learning contract with the supervising faculty
Assessment Strategies
Written product - an outline included in the project proposal and submitted to the supervising faculty
Consultation check-in meeting with supervising faculty
Criteria
Identify the steps required to complete the final project
Include a weekly schedule with goals towards completion of the final project
Include regular check-ins with the supervising faculty for the duration of the project
Consult with the supervising faculty to find an agreed-upon, workable schedule
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Meet all weekly goals set forth by the learning contract
Assessment Strategies
Consultation and regular communication with the supervising faculty, through email and synchronous meetings
Criteria
Track progress towards goals and record completion
Complete self-assessments, as requested by the supervising faculty
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Complete research and planning to develop the project with depth
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, research documentation
Criteria
Get approval from supervising faculty for sources used (if applicable)
Maintain notes on sources used (if applicable)
Communicate progress regularly with the supervising faculty
Do your own original work on the final project, with support from approved sources
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Demonstrate competency in at least three of the following: Cultural Awareness, Intercultural Communications, World Languages, International Travel, Global Citizenship and Global Work Skills
Assessment Strategies
Consultation and regular communication with the supervising faculty
Final project
Criteria
Identify which three will be best demonstrated by the final project
Consult with the supervising faculty about how these will be demonstrated
Describe how your project meets the three outcomes
Maintain regular communication with the supervising faculty
Complete a self-assessment to identify your strength in these areas
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Communicate the value of the coursework, research, and/or study abroad experience and its impact on overall academic, personal, and/or professional development
Assessment Strategies
Consultation and regular communication with the supervising faculty
Final project
Criteria
Identify the value of this work through brainstorming conversations with supervising faculty
Include a statement in the final project that clearly conveys this value
Complete a self-assessment to identify the impact of the certificate work
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Present the final product to at least one other person (in the form of a portfolio, a research paper, a presentation, or any other format approved by or required by the supervising faculty)
Assessment Strategies
Presentation of the completed project to at least one other person
Criteria
Identify the audience for this presentation
Consult with the supervising faculty for any logistical guidance
Complete the presentation within the timeframe specified by the supervising faculty
Include introduction, clear explanation of the value of these experiences, support materials