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RasU Student Organizations and Co-Curricular Activities

Student Organizations

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Use the tabs on the left to find information about RasU Student Organizations and Activities offered as co-curricular opportunities to students at Rasmussen University.

Getting Involved in Co-Curricular Organizations and Activities

What is a Co-Curricular?

 

Co-curricular organizations and activities at Rasmussen University occur outside of the standard curriculum and enrich the growth and learning of the whole student while demonstrating the purpose and values of the Mission Statement, Student Learning Outcomes, and the Transferable Skills.  Such Co-curricular organizations are intentional and planned, and are implemented based on clear criteria.

Participation and engagement in RasU Student Organizations is:

  • An opportunity to develop soft skills, professionalism, and other transferable skills
  • Career-related and focused, providing valuable additions to resumes

Participation and engagement in RasU Student Activities is:

  • Occuring periodically and does not expect regular student participation or engagement over the calendar year.
  • Not neccesarily aligned to a student's standard academic program curriculum but will enhance Transferable Skills.

Assessing the Student Experience

The assessment of Co-curricular organizations and activities includes student self-reflection regarding their learning experiences in relation to the University Mission and their programs of study and the demonstration of Transferable Skills.  RasU Student Organization sponsors to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the activities and student learning outcomes as part of the assessment process.

Value of Co-Curricular Activities

Co-curricular organizations and activities provide value for Rasmussen University students because they:

  • Offer opportunities to develop soft skills, professionalism, and other transferable skills
  • Build a connection to the academic institution and improve retention
  • Are career-related and focused, providing valuable additions to resumes

Getting Involved

To get started with program-specific organizations and activities:

Step 1: Use the tabs on the left to find information about RasU Student Organizations and Activities offered to students at Rasmussen University.

Step 2: Determine if you are eligible to participate in an organization or activity based on the eligibility criteria located on the tab.

Step 3: Complete the Interest Survey for the organization or activity you are interested in joining

Step 4: Receive confirmation and information from the organization/activity sponsor