СÓÅÊÓƵ recognizes that students may work at a part-time job while they are completing their educational goals. Often, the work performed will put into practice or further reinforce concepts learned in their coursework. Engaged Learning points may be earned for part-time, off-campus work performed for pay if it meets all of the following criteria:
- the work must be for pay*, be part-time, and be performed off campus;
- the work being performed allows for the application of concepts and/or skills learned in the classroom;
- the work builds professional readiness, enhances career potential, and helps students clearly define their career goals.
If the work you perform meets the above criteria, you may earn engaged learning points. The following guidelines apply:
- in Canvas, submit a reflection named ICF: Part-time, Off-Campus Paid Work;
- students must spend between 20 – 100 or more hours in the position over one year;
- this work may be submitted only one time to earn engaged learning points;
- no more than 3 EL points may be earned for this experience;
- a well-written reflection is required and must respond to the questions found in the reflection rubric on the Canvas course page.
Submitted experiences will be reviewed by the Career Coach for your college:
- College of Arts and Sciences – Karl Craft
- College of Education and Human Services – Karl Craft
- Norm Brodsky College of Business – Elizabeth Davala
If you are unsure if the work you perform meets the above criteria, you may direct your questions to Karl Craft, Director, Career Development and Success. All other questions about engaged learning may be sent to Sandy Ober, Engaged Learning Coordinator.
* Unpaid work that provides supervised practical experience in a career field of interest should be submitted in Canvas in the Internship, Co-op and Fieldwork (ICF) category with a reflection.