co curr credits

7/31/2019 Co Curr Credits

1/40

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITSHANDBOOK2011-2012

www.sta.uwi.edu


2/40


3/40

CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS2011-2012

PAGE3

Co curricular Activities

WE ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN AT LEAST ONECO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY DURING THEIR STAY AT UWI ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS

At The University o the West Indies, weare committed to providing students with

opportunities or a well rounded educationalexperience. In this regard, we are delighted toinclude co curricular activities in our Universityprogramme oferings and render recognition o these through the award o credits.

The co curricular programme at the St. AugustineCampus ocuses on Debating, Leadership/Service, Pro essional: Microso t Ofce,Sports and Workplace Protocol orStudents . These ve areas will allow studentsto develop a range o important li e skillswhich would include healthy living, teamwork, leadership and management.

ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMEIS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO:

meaning ully to the development o theircommunities.

ullest potential.

as their time.

planning and execution.

students.


4/40


PAGE4

FAQsQ. Why should I register or

Co-curricular Credits? Co curricular credits are awarded or activities designed to cultivate a range o skills leadership, man

and pro essional. These skills are essential to creatingwell rounded students prepared or the world o work.

Q. When can I register or Co-curricular activities? You can register or Co curricular activities at any time

rst semester o year one.

Q. What are the Co-curricular activitiesofered at the St. Augustine Campus? At the St. Augustine Campus, co curricular credits are

Students.

Q. Am I eligible or Co-curricular credits? All students, regardless o level, can register or a maxi

lent to a Level I semester course and is NOT used inthe calculation o your weighted Grade Point Average

Q. What i I cant t Co-curricular creditsinto my degree structure? Co curricular credits should normally orm part o

tion, the co curricular activity will appear on your naltranscript.

Q. Would I get recognition or Co-curricular activities that exceed three-credits? Any additional Co curricular activities in ex


5/40


PAGE5

FAQsQ. How are Co-curricular activities graded?

Co curricular activities are graded as PASS or FAIL.

Q. Exactly how will I be assessed? Each co curricular activity has its methods o assess

ment o your per ormance during this period.

Q. How do I register or

Co-curricular activity? Registering or co curricular activity involves the ollowing steps:

STEP 1

visory Services or Faculty O ce.

STEP 2Collect a Pre Registration Activity Form rom:

Student Advisory Services or Leadership and

ServiceOfce o Sport & Physical Education or MindingSPEC, andDeans Ofce, Faculty o Social Sciences orWorkplace Protocol or Students.

Co curricular Activity Registration Form or Microso t O ce visit http://sta.uwi.edu/onlineForms.asp.

STEP 3Discuss with your Dean and/or Co Curricular Coordinator how you might integrate a co curricular activitywithin your degree programme. Once integration is

STEP 4

the Pre Registration Activity Form, return the orm tothe o ce rom which you collected it to complete yourregistration. For Microso t O ce Courses, return the


6/40


PAGE6

1. Co curricular credits are optional

their rst semester, i you are a year one student.

towards his/her degree or involvement in co curricularactivities.

4. Co curricular credits shall normally orm part o the

circumstances, i co curricular credits are earned in

transcript.

or at least one semester.

6. Students wishing to pursue a co curricular activity mustseek approval prior to registering or the course.

semester course and are NOT used in the calculation o

only.

9. Co curricular credits cannot replace core course

11. Students who have registered or the course in OralCommunication, Faculty o Humanities & Education,

12. The withdrawal process or a student registered or a Cocurricular course is similar to that or any other course.

Co curricular Credits Guidelines


7/40


PAGE7

SPORTS: Minding SPEC

DepartmentSport and PhysicalEducation

LocationSport and Physical

Semester

o rst semester or

Year2011 2012

Course TitleMinding SPEC

Course CodeCOCR 101

Course FacilitatorMs. Lystra Francis

Course DescriptionIn Minding SPEC, university students participate in scheduledsport activities at the Sport and Physical Education Centre

students to plan, practice, and compete together, as well

group at SPEC.

Students may also participate at the technical level as

A schedule o participation is organised at the outset, which

schedule o air play. Students determine their own Learning

determine the award o co curricular credit or sport.

A culminating event marks the end o the season andrecognise progress and the


8/40


PAGE8

Records are kept and used or purposes o motivation,

traditions. Continuous eforts are made to promote therewards o success ully participating in a sports group atSPEC.

Purpose o the CourseMinding SPEC is a process through which university studentsare ofered co curricular credit or participating in sport

Along with the co curricular credit on ofer, participationallows or personal growth, organisational experience andthe opportunity to work and play alongside students romother aculties in the riendly, healthy atmosphere provided

Students will all get the same opportunity to participate and

appropriate or the skill levels & and tactical competence o thestudents. Students also learn more than the per ormer role. Eachsemester o co curricular activity allows students to also learn tore eree, keep score, and keep per ormance statistics. Students

team trainers, and per orm other such roles.

Content

SPEC

schedule

chosen sport

education centres

evaluation



9/40


PAGE9

Goals/Aims The goal o the Minding SPEC module is to provide authentic,educationally rich sport experiences or university students

in the context o a Sport and Physical Education Centre in

competent, literate, and enthusiastic sportspersons.

practices.

sport and physical education centres.

General Objectives

1. understand the importance o sport and physicaleducation

2. know the roles and unctions o persons in a sports team

development5. know the rules, strategies, customs, and courtesies which

de ne chosen sports

motivation and assessment

8. apply the knowledge learned to everyday situations



10/40


PAGE10

Topic or Unit Objectives

1. Identi y the roles and unctions o persons participating

in a sports activity2. Select appropriate roles to play that ensure a productive

sports activity

o such persons4. Illustrate your understanding o the rules o their chosen

sport5. Appreciate the value o participating in sport groups

make assessments7. Re ect on student participation in sports8. Apply the knowledge learned to everyday situations

Assignments

Plan at the end o this section

Assessment & Evaluation

session per week.

per week.

and praxis assignment.

various roles o people in SPEC.

Oral reviews and assessments will take place at the

the instructor.

in orm the SPEC administration so that the necessary



11/40


PAGE11

NAME/ ID NO: FACULTY:

CHOSEN SPORT:

RATE YOUR PRESENT SKILL

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE?

WHAT TWO (2) ROLES WOULD YOU LIKE TO PERFORM?

PRO EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD OK COULD BE BETTER DONT KNOW

PRO EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD OK COULD BE BETTER DONT KNOW

PLAYER CAPTAIN COACH ORGANISING COMMITTEE DISPUTE PANEL

FIRST AID OFFICER RECORDS OFFICER PUBLICITY OFFICER REFEREE/UMPIREPEER COUNSELOR TIMEKEEPER SCORER EQUIPMENT OFFICER

Learning Plan or Minding SPEC


12/40


PAGE12

WHAT GROUP WOULD YOU WANT TO BE IN?

PLAY AND LAUGH PLAY AND COMPETE

OUTPUTAll students will participate in lectures and skills development drills.

Each student must select three 3 goals AND one 1

GOAL A............................................Earn selection on UWI team

GOAL B............................................Play on team in UWI league

GOAL C.............................................Assist coach in chosen sport

GOAL D............................................Keep records and collect data

GOAL E............................................Assist in Sport O ciating

GOAL F ............................................Assist in Sport Administration

GOAL G ...........................................

GOAL H............................................Improve skills in chosen sport

PRAXIS ASSIGNMENT 1.........Give written report on your experience o roles and unctions o persons in SPEC

PRAXIS ASSIGNMENT 2.........

PRAXIS ASSIGNMENT 3......... PRAXIS ASSIGNMENT 4..........

Learning Plan or Minding SPEC


13/40

CO-CURRICULARCREDITS COUNT


14/40


PAGE14

Debating (ONLY OFFERED IF DEBATING SOCIETY IS ACTIVE)

DepartmentStudent

AdvisoryServices

Semester

completiono rst semester

or Semester 2

Year

2011 2012

Course Title

Course CodeCOCR 1002

Aim To assist students in developing their oral communication

contemporary issues.

Learning OutcomesIt is expected that in undertaking this activity studentswould:

competitions etc.

variety o social, political, economic and cultural issues

international issues.


15/40


PAGE15

Debating (ONLY OFFERED IF DEBATING SOCIETY IS ACTIVE)Assessment & Evaluation

on pertinent issues rom diferent stances

Evaluator

Student Advisory Services will provide guidelines or the

evaluation.

General Guidelines

semester.

List o Workshops

sources.


16/40


PAGE16

Leadership and ServiceCourse Objectives

To prepare students or positions o leadership

skills use ul to such roles.

To encourage and promote participation in studentleadership/government and service within the UWIcampus.

more emphasis on the importance o the all rounddevelopment o students.

Course Description This course aims to develop the students interest in areas

community. There is a need or university graduates in the

This course allows the student to gain an appreciation o theimportance o leadership and service. This course is geared

necessary practical tools and hands on experience o time

Department Student Advisory Services

LocationStudent Advisory Services

Semester

o rst semester

Semester 2

Year2011 2012

Course TitleLeadershipAnd Service

Course Code

Course FacilitatorMrs. Marva Bel ast


17/40


PAGE17

Leadership and ServiceCourse Requirements

constitutional de nition.

during the semester in which they are registered or theco curricular course. These activities must relate to thedevelopment o the participants leadership and serviceskills.

PARTICIPANTS

5. Compulsory attendance at workshops/lectures/seminars or a total o 20 contact hours during thesemester or which the activity is registered. Workshop

topics include:

Time ManagementProposal Writing

ManagementFinancial ManagementRecord Keeping Teamwork

Strategic Planning


18/40


PAGE18

Assessment & EvaluationService

30%

Total 20%

Workshops

Total 50%

Note: Students must complete all components o thecourse in order to be awarded the credits.

Leadership and Service


19/40


20/40


PAGE20

Students can choose ONE or MORE o the ollowing courses:Course Code Course TitleCOCR 1025 Microso t O ce Word 2010

COCR 1026 Microso t O ce Excel 2010COCR 1027 Microso t O ce PowerPoint 2010COCR 1028 Microso t O ce Outlook 2010COCR 1029 Microso t O ce Access 2010

Rules and Guidelines

and

in order to earn credits or Microso t O ce as a Cocurricular course.

degree unless:

registering or the Microso t O ce 2010 course.

Pro essional : Microso t O ce

Department

and Faculty o Scienceand Agriculture

LocationCampus IT

Semester

Year2011/2012

Course TitlePro essional:Microso tO ce

Course FacilitatorMs. Geeta Kissoon


21/40


PAGE21

can count as level one credits towards a degree.

5. A student may complete one or more o these Microso t

throughout their Undergraduate academic li e at UWI,

6. Registration or these courses must ollow the standardCo curricular course approval process i.e. throughFaculty, Student Advisory Services and CITS.

7. A student wishing to pursue a co-curricular activity

to be considered as NOT FOR CREDIT (NFC) mustseek approval when registering or the course.

downloaded athttp://sta.uwi.edu/onlineForms.asp

8. All co curricular courses are examined throughMicroso t/Certiport Computer Based Testing. These are

same rules and regulations apply internationally orO ce 2010 certi cation.

9. Upon success ul completion o the examination

with a Pass/Fail/NCR grade.

date set or the registered semester except in the casewhere students ail the exam. Then Microso t/Certiport

completed within one month rom the date on whichthe exam was ailed.

one week be ore UWI semester exams.

completed within the respective semester.



22/40


PAGE22

14. All Microso t O ce 2010 Students must attend

or the Online Examination.15. Students registered or any Microso t O ce 2010

16. All Students must check their MYSTA Email accountsor all Microso t O ce 2010 course notices. This is thestandard method o communication with students and

Proposed Modes o Instruction

sessions.

24/7 via internet.

Purpose o the Courses To help students to:

and other assignments

Delivery Format

These courses ollow the Microso t Ofce Specialist(MOS)and online.



23/40



24/40


PAGE24

Tutorials

Microso t Exams a ter you have covered all your course

material. You must cover all the course material onlineand attend the tutorials.

to increase your chances o passing the exams. Tutorialscover the exact ormat o exams.

Assessment & Evaluationone (1) exam or each course.

Certiport Testing Centre located on the campus.

59 minutes 18 42 multi-part questions Totalscore = 1000).

one resit per course .

COURSE STRUCTURE1. Microso t Ofce Word (COCR1025)

Aim documents with a pro essional nish using Microso t Word2010 .

Objectives

1. Share and Maintain Documents2. Format Content

4. Include Illustrations and Graphics in a Document5. Proo read documents6. Apply Re erences and Hyperlinks7. Per orm Mail Merge Operations

Prerequisites

Exam Skill Standards

in order to pass the Using Microso t Ofce Word 2010



25/40


PAGE25

Application Specialist exam. You can use this as a studychecklist.

1. Sharing and Maintaining Documents

2. Formatting Content

Pro essional : Microso t O ce3. Applying Page Layout and Reusable Content

Parts tool

4. Including Illustrations and Graphics in a Document

5. Proo reading documents

checking options

6. Applying Re erences and Hyperlinks


26/40


PAGE26

7. Per orming Mail Merge Operations

Assessment Word (COCR 1025)

Required Text Title: Microso t O ce Word 2010.

Author: Cox, Joyce, Preppernau, Joan

COURSE STRUCTURE2. Microso t Ofce Excel (COCR1026)

Aim necessary or producing a comprehensive spreadsheet inorder to efect change in the workplace.

Objectives

1. Manage the Worksheet Environment2. Create Cell Data

5. Apply Formulas and Functions6. Present Data Visually7. Share worksheet data with other users

Prerequisite

knowledge o Windows and knowledge o mouse



27/40


PAGE27


in order to pass the Using Microso t Ofce Excel 2010 Application Specialist exam. You can use this as a studychecklist.

1. Managing the Worksheet Environment

2. Creating Cell Data

3. Formatting Cells and Worksheets

4. Managing Worksheets and Workbooks

5. Applying Formulas and Functions

6. Presenting Data Visually

7. Sharing worksheet data with other users



28/40


PAGE28

8. Analyzing and Organizing Data

Assessment Excel (COCR1026)

weighted

Required Text Title: Microso t O ce Excel 2010.

Author: Curtis Frye



29/40


PAGE29

COURSE STRUCTURE3. Microso t Ofce PowerPoint (COCR1027)

Aim To prepare you to create efective Microso t PowerPointpresentations.

Objectives

1. Manage the PowerPoint environment2. Create a Slide Presentation

5. Apply transitions and animations

7. Prepare a presentation or delivery8. Deliver a presentation

Prerequisites

documents and Create New Folders. Knowledge and skills in

Exam Skill StandardsBelow in order to pass the Using Microso t Ofce PowerPoint2010 Application Specialist exam. You can use this as a studychecklist.

1. Managing the PowerPoint environment

2. Creating a Slide Presentation

3. Working with graphical and multimedia elements



30/40


PAGE30

4. Creating charts and tables

5. Applying transitions and animations

6. Collaborating on a presentation

7. Preparing a presentation or delivery

8. Delivering a presentation

Assessment Power Point (COCR1027)

weighted

Required Text Title: Microso t O ce PowerPoint 2010.

Author: Cox, Joyce



31/40


PAGE31

COURSE STRUCTURE4. Microso t Ofce Outlook (COCR1028)

Aim MS Outlook 2010 as a personal organiser.

Objectives

1. Manage the Outlook Environment2. Create and Format Item Content

4. Manage Contacts

6. Work with Tasks, Notes, and Journal Entries


in order to pass the Using Microso t Ofce Outlook 2010 Application Specialist exam. You can use this as a studychecklist.

1. Managing the Outlook Environment

2. Creating and Formatting Item Content

3. Managing Email Messages

4. Managing Contacts



32/40


PAGE32

5. Managing Calendar Objects

6. Working with Tasks, Notes, and Journal Entries

Assessment Outlook (COCR1028)

Required Text Title: Microso t O ce Outlook 2010.

Author: Preppernau, Joan

COURSE STRUCTURE5. Microso t Ofce Access (COCR1029)

Aim do or you in the workplace. To help you to learn to useAccess 2010efectively tracking, reporting, and sharing in ormation.

Objectives

1. Manage the Access Environment

4. Create and Manage Queries5. Design Reports

Prerequisites

documents and Create New Folders.



33/40


PAGE33

Pro essional : Microso t O ceExam Skill Standards

in order to pass the Using Microso t Ofce Access 2010 Application Specialist exam. You can use this as a studychecklist.

1. Managing the Access Environment

2. Building Tables

3. Building Forms

4. Creating and Managing Queries

5. Designing Reports

Assessment Access (COCR1029)

Required Text


34/40


PAGE34

Workplace Protocol or StudentsObjective the Faculty o Social Sciences, which aims to provide the

supplements the pure academic curriculum to create a wellrounded graduate.

OutcomesUpon completion o the Workplace Protocol or Students

con dence, diplomacy,courtesy and poise

pro essional presence.Speci cally, you will be able to:

Identi y individual personality traits

challenges

situation

DepartmentFaculty o Social Sciences

LocationFaculty o Social Sciences

SemesterI & II

Year2011 2012

Level

Course TitleWorkplace Protocol orStudents Programme

Course CodeCOCR 1012

Pre-RequisitesNone

Number o Credits

Course FacilitatorMs. Renata Tulsie


35/40


36/40


PAGE36

Impression Management Series

Presentation2. Communication Savvy interpersonal Skills

Customer Management Series

5. Creating Customer Champions Service Excellence

Sel Management Series6. The Power o Personal Productivity Success Skills7. I amWe are Understanding Sel & Others8. Money Management Controlling Personal Finances

Social Management Series

10. Diplomatic Protocol

12. Dining Decorum

Course Methodology

impact Hal day Workshops, Role Plays, Individual and GroupExercises, Experimental Activities, DVDs, On line Resourcesand/or Guest Presenters. The course may also include visitsto Port o Spain Landmarks, the National Museum, and otherPlaces o Interest.

Course Duration Schedule

Student Assessment

Workplace Protocol or Students


37/40


PAGE37


38/40


PAGE38


39/40


40/40