University Assessment System
Cocurricular Assessment
Cocurricular Assessment
ORU Cocurricular Definition
Selected activities outside the classroom that reinforce the University’s mission, are aligned with the University outcomes, and complement the curriculum.
Student experiences in cocurricular activities cultivate the development of Holy Spirit-empowered leaders through whole-person education to impact the world.
EXAMPLE | Cocurricular Activities & University Outcome Alignment
Cocurricular Assessment
The assessment of cocurricular activities are completed by the department that's reponsible and are assessed according to student engagement.
Whole Person Leadership Record
The Whole Person Leadership Record (WPLR) recognizes the achievement of cocurricular activities. The WPLR will be an official document similar to a student transcript.
Whole Leader Score
Cocurricular activity points are calculated on 4.0 scale, which contributes toward the student's Whole Leader Score.
Cocurricular Activity Examples
Study Abroad
Global Engagement
Students travel to Paris, Bulgaria, or Australia where they complete the Travel Studies course in Humanities as well as their regular degree work.
Resident Assistant
Spiritual Integrity
Resident Advisors help maintain a residential life environment that encourages residents to develop a personal lifestyle that is indicative of a strongpersonal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Chapel
Spiritual Integrity
Students attend chapel twice a week. From powerful worship led by ORU students to life-changing messages from world-renowned Christian leaders, chapel provides a way for students to encounter God.
Theatrical & Musical Performances
Bold Vision
Students put their artistic talents of dancing, acting, singing, and instrumental performance on display.
Internships
Global Engagement
Students work with professionals who mentor and coach them in professional best practices. They learn new tools and skills to build their resume and explore and expand their career options.
Service Learning
Global Engagement
Students serve the local community at food banks, outreach centers, children's programs and other venues.
Peer Success Coach
Intellectual Pursuit
Peer Success Coaches work with Freshman and transfer students to help ensure their academic success.
Professional Clubs & Organizations
Intellectual Pursuit
Students lead and participate in clubs such as the American Chemical Society, the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, and the C.S. Lewis and Inklings Club.
Athletics
Personal Resilience
Students lead and participate in intramurals and athletic days, such as intramural football, volleyball, and the ORU Track & Field Day.
Honor Societies
Intellectual Pursuit
Students take part in Societies, for example Education (Kappa Delta Pi), English (Sigma Tau Delta), Freshman (Alpha Lambda Delta), and Mathematics (Kappa Mu Epsilon).
Missions
Global Engagement
Students go into all the world proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ's salvation and healing.
Culture Fest
Global Engagement
Students celebrate the diversity of our student body with over 130 nations represented.
Cocurricular Assessment
Assessment System Continuous Improvement
Recent Improvements
-Identify cocurricular activities throughout the University
- Cocurricular activities aligned with University outcomes
Next Steps
- Develop Whole Person Leadership Record
- Develop protocol for training for the assessment of cocurricular activities