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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Exam Skill Standards
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
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8. Analyzing and Organizing Data
Assessment Excel (COCR1026)
weighted
Required Text Title: Microso t O ce Excel 2010.
Author: Curtis Frye
Pro essional : Microso t O ce
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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
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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
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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
Exam Skill Standards
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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