“Students learn by becoming involved” —Astin

Presented By: Eric McDanel and Antonio Banks

Co Curricular = Extra Curricular

Both in and out of classroom involvement, which encourages development of key skills that will help you become a well rounded student

Learn how to effectively communicate transferable skills

Improve your marketability for prospective employment and graduate admission

Be able to identify and strengthen skills through various involvement

Increase your knowledge of student services on campus and how these programs can assist you in achieving your goals

Develop networking relationships with faculty, staff, community members and employees

Gain a clear understanding of learning which takes place both inside and outside of the classroom

Ace is a 5 Step Process designed to help you identify opportunities to get involved at CSUF and to learn how to document, articulate and utilize your experiences.

Consider what skills you want to develop to support the following:academics career goals hobbies and special interestscommunities with which you want to connect

with Develop a plan which will serve as a guide

for your personal exploration.

Get involved early Strengthen and develop various skills by

becoming an active participant in your university and community.

Research and identify various opportunities on and off campus

Reflecting on your experiences will help you to understand the true value of your involvement

This step allows you to think of

your involvement and identify: what you have learnedskills you have developed or fine tuned

and how to effectively articulate them on paper

Keep a record of your experiences

This step will enable you to document your experiences on a Co-curricular Achievement Record worksheet (CAR). (Available in our office)

Apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through your co curricular involvement in your career, networking opportunities and resume

For additional questions

contact the Student Organization

Resource Center (SORC), located in

TSU 247 (714)278-7622

studorgnarea@fullerton.edu