DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students participate in a set of guided challenges which may include high ropes, low ropes, and team-building activities, intended to help participants learn to face challenges, overcome fears, work together as a team, and uncover the deeper realities of their group dynamics or personality. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2019 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Recreational Sports ProgramsdefinitionRecreational Sports Programs - The mission of Recreational Sports Programs must be to enhance the mind, body, and spirit of students and other eligible individuals by providing programs, services, and facilities that are responsive to the physical, social, recreational, and lifelong educational needs of the campus community as they relate to health, fitness, and learning. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Physical, Mental, Emotional Health |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Health and Well-Being |
UnitUnit - University organization | Campus Recreation |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 45 minutes |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Open - any student can participate (no required credentials, such as GPA, hours earned) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Website information Group orientation / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Study / Practice self knowledgedefinitionStudy / Practice self knowledge - Reflect on interests, aptitudes, disposition, personality characteristics, to advance self knowledge and decision making Connecting with othersdefinitionConnecting with others - Interact with the campus community, identify others with shared interests, build a social network |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Foundations and skills for lifelong learningdefinitionFoundations and skills for lifelong learning - Student engages in activity that demonstrates and deepens habits of curiosity, initiative, independence, transfer, and reflection |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Peer educator(s) who lead this engagement |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Not deliberately included in program structuredefinitionNot deliberately included in program structure - Interactions with or observation of diverse others, and/or discussions about diversity may happen by chance, but are not intentionally included in the structure of the program/experience |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Peer educator Group / class session with faculty |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Group / class session(s) with peer educator |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |