What is the Cocurricular Involvement Transcript?

The Cocurricular Involvement Transcript is a document of your out-of-class activities during your time at Geneseo. It is similar to an academic transcript that lists and describes all of your courses and reports the grades you received. The Cocurricular Involvement Transcript is a record of the activities you have participated in and details the skills you have developed. The Cocurricular Involvement Transcript gives you an opportunity to reflect and evaluate the skills you want to develop. It aids you in choosing activities and planning your time outside the classroom.

What are the benefits of the Cocurricular Involvement Transcript?

There is much more to college than just going to class. Many students indicate the cocurricular activities complement formal coursework by providing them with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and develop new skills. The Cocurricular Involvement Transcript is a way to organize and make the most of your experiences beyond the classroom

How do I create my Cocurricular Involvement Transcript?

All you need to do is go to the GOLD web page at http://gold.geneseo.edu, click on Create/Edit Your Cocurricular Transcript, complete the New User Registration, select a Cocurricular Password, and complete Add New Activity for each activity that you would like to include on the transcript. You may make a copy of your Unofficial Cocurricular Involvement Transcript at any time.

What kinds of activities should be included?

The Cocurricular Involvement Transcript is divided into four categories for an easy overview and for you to see where you may need more experience. With the exception of the Community Involvement category, only Geneseo activities can be included. Keep in mind that some activities could be listed under more than one category but you will need to select only one to awoid confusing the reader of the transcript. Examples of the categories are listed below:

Campus Organization Activities: includes membership in any group on campus or cocurricular activity (i.e. Resident Assistant, Greek Organization, Lamron editor, organization officer, Intramurals, etc.)

Community Involvement: includes experiences that assist the larger community. These may be organized through Geneseo or initiated by the student but both must be verified (i.e. political campaign, Habitat for Humanity, volunteer, etc.)

Professional or Educational Development: includes participation in workshops, education development (i.e. American Marketing Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Lamron photographer, etc.)

Honors, Awards, Recognition: includes any formal recognition (i.e. Dean's List, scholarships, National Residence Hall Honorary, etc.)

How do I use the Areas of Development List?

The Areas of Development are provided to help you determine areas of growth and to ensure comparable Transcripts among students. For each activity, you may choose up to three Areas of Development, which describe your experience in that activity. Simply list these areas of development on the Activity Report Form and they will appear on your Cocurricular Involvement Transcript.

Should I add a new activity if I participate in a group or hold an office more than one year?

Yes, you may add an activity, edit an activity, or delete an activity at any time by going to your personal account and clicking on the appropriate button. If you have participated in an organization for more than one year, entries on the Cocurricular Involvement Transcript will appear for each year with the dates of participation. Your original Areas of Development will remain the same.

Who should I identify that could verify my entries?

The verification for different activities varies according to the type of organization or activity. The following are acceptable sources:

Student Organization - the president of the organization
College committees or organizations - the faculty chairperson or advisor
Professional/Educational development experiences - supervisor, advisor or president
Community Services - official of the organization or agency
Honors, Awards, Recognition - copy of the certificate or letter

When is my Transcript complete and how do I get copies?

Your last submission comes late in your senior year. However, throughout your career at Geneseo you will want to submit your activities each year. You may obtain an Official Cocurricular Involvement Transcript by sending an email request to matthews@geneseo.edu and asking for an official copy. Please allow a week for processing of the transcript. You may want to make an unofficial working copy to use when you plan your class schedule with your advisor. You may also wish to make your Official Cocurricular Involvement Transcript a permanent part of your placement file in the Career Services office.

Can I make changes on my Transcript?

Absolutely! If you want to list an activity under a different category or amend the Areas of Development you may do so by going to your account and clicking on the Edit Activity button. Your Cocurricular Involvement Transcript is meant to be a work in progress that you personalize throughout your time at Geneseo.

When should I start my Transcript?

Start Now! It is easy to begin documenting and planning your journey through Geneseo. By starting now, you will make better decisions concerning how to utilize your time and you will not miss opportunities to expand your interests and experiences.

Skill Development Areas

One aspect of your Cocurricular Involvement Transcript is the analysis of what skills or competencies were developed as a result of specific experiences. Below you will find six categories of skill development. Each skill or ability is defined to offer clarity in determining in what areas you experienced growth. On each Activity you create in the Cocurricular Involvement Transcript, you may list up to three skills (the short italic title, please) that were enhanced by your involvement in that particular activity. We do recommend that you limit the skills listed and reference the skills in the Description of Involvement section to inform the reader about skills learned.

Personal Identity and Lifestyle Skills

A. Moral/Personal Values - evidence of commitment to ethical/principled behavior

B. Initiative - ability to begin/originate actions or ideas without being urged

C. Time Management - ability to manage and use time efficiently, meet deadlines

D. Stress Management - ability to function under pressure/time restraints; evidence of managing multiple responsibilities effectively

E. Setting/Achieving Goals - evidence that priorities/goals have been identified or met

F. Decision Making - ability to weigh options, come to a conclusion, and be accountable for that decision

G. Creativity - evidence of innovative thinking, planning, or activity

H. Self-Confidence - evidence of making own decisions; open to feedback from others

I. Career Development - participation in programs/activities to enhance/enlighten career choice

Interpersonal Relationships

A. Effective Group Member - ability to function effectively within a structured group experience; working collaboratively with others

B. Consensus Building - ability to find compromise when faced with conflict

C. Problem Solving - ability to offer solutions, make decisions, complete complicated tasks, or resolve conflicts

D. Presentation Skills - evidence of presentations/speaking with groups

E. Leadership Skills - ability to motivate and organize others into an effective group; ability to lead group through various tasks

F. Teaching/Coaching - ability to instruct and encourage others

G. Listening Skills - ability to utilize non-verbal techniques, receive information and exhibit empathy

H. Delegation Skills - ability to assign roles, effectively distribute tasks and supervise completion of tasks

I. Negotiations - ability to arrange or settle by discussion and mutual agreement

J. Team Building - ability to motivate others to work towards a common goal

Academic and Intellectual Competence

A. Research/Assessment - capable of employing various data collection techniques to find answers, advance current knowledge, or improve existing practices

B. Analytic Ability - ability to disassemble the whole into parts and see the relationship of the parts to the whole

C. Computer Literacy - ability to effectively use various computing applications.

D. Writing Skills - ability to express ideas clearly and in an organized format

E. Short & Long Range Planning - ability to establish and meet goals in a timely fashion

F. Financial Management - ability to administer fiscal affairs of an organization/event such as budgeting and fundraising

G. Detail Orientation - evidence of clarity, accuracy, and precision to work

H. Entrepreneurship - creating and developing new programs

I. Language Fluency - ability to effectively use more than one language

Aesthetic Awareness and Knowledge

Evidence of knowledge/direct involvement in the production, creation or exhibition of:

A. Music

B. Art

C. Drama

D. Literature

E. Dance

F. Film/Photography

G. Crafts

H. Multimedia

Cultural/Societal Awareness and Appreciation

Evidence of understanding, respecting, and appreciating:

A. Religion - various religious practices and traditions

B. Race/Ethnicity - individuals from different racial/ethnic backgrounds and the complexity of relationships between individuals of different races/ethnicities

C. Countries/Geography - effect of location, climate, and culture on human activity

D. Global Concerns - the interdependency of the world's partners

E. Social Awareness - awareness of issues related to gender, sexual orientation, or other societal concerns (i.e. violence, health care, drugs, etc.)

F. Civic Responsibility - participation in the democratic process either on- or off-campus

G. Volunteerism - helping others; working with individuals or groups of people in community services agencies and non-profit organizations

Health and Physical Fitness

Evidence of good habits and practices in:

A. Emotional Wellness - able to maintain emotional balance

B. Recreation/Leisure Activities - able to utilize free time in a constructive manner

C. Physical Fitness - participation in club sports, intramurals and/or intercollegiate athletics