We know students are learning.
The CLR will help them articulate it.
The future of the workplace is changing. Although technology will develop new jobs and replace old ones, the value of foundational skills will become even more important. Increasingly, employers are prioritizing skills such as analytical thinking, creative thinking, communication, and leadership. We know students are already learning these skills through their courses and activities, and we want to help them articulate it. We want to change students’ educational experience and motivate them to acquire these life-long skills while working toward their degree.
The Comprehensive Learner Record at UGA is the new visual credential that will combine students’ courses and activities, highlighting their validated achievements and competencies. This platform will be woven into students’ learning journey from day one, helping students communicate their story while advancing their academic and professional careers.
“You are so much more than your GPA. Employers want to know what you are active in. This gives insight beyond just a number, and this helps you understand the importance of all your classes.” – Abigail H., College of Public Health
Each experience, course, and activity included in the Comprehensive Learner Record will be mapped to the six approved Institutional Competencies at UGA:
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Social Awareness and Responsibility
- Creativity and Innovation
- Leadership and Collaboration
Students will begin using their CLR Portal starting their first day at UGA. The Portal is composed of three main features: the Dashboard, the Find Opportunities tool, and the fully customizable Your CLR.
- The Dashboard shows students a snapshot of their progress across the Institutional Competencies. Here, students will see which courses and activities they have completed as well as their validated experiences across each competency.
- The Find Opportunities tool allows students to easily search for courses and activities by the six Institutional Competencies. The CLR will be connected to Athena and DegreeWorks, ensuring students can find and register for the opportunities that work best for their educational path. Students will have complete control over their learning journey from day one.
- Your CLR is the end product. This tool allows students to customize a Comprehensive Learner Record credential that highlights their relevant strengths and accomplishments at UGA. Students can create a new credential at any time, helping them put their best foot forward as they pursue postgraduate studies and professional careers. Students can also share their latest CLR credential on social media.
Students can also find more details about the Institutional Competencies in the Portal.
“I think this is incredible. It gives a reference point and shows the experiences I need to strive for and deepen my understanding.” – Alva (Rock) R., Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
The Comprehensive Learner Record greatly depends on UGA’s faculty and staff. As courses and activities are set up in CAPA, UGA’s Course Approval Process Automation, faculty and staff will map their course’s learning outcomes to the six Institutional Competencies. Students will see which skills they will build when registering for classes and opportunities, helping them plan their path at UGA as they build their Comprehensive Learner Record profile.
NOW AVAILABLE
Faculty and staff can now submit new or existing courses to meet the Institutional Competencies using the updated CAPA system. The system provides faculty the ability to align their course learning outcomes with the Institutional Competency learning outcomes.
For step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on submitting courses to meet Institutional Competencies in CAPA, follow the link below:
https://reg.uga.edu/faculty-and-staff/competencies/
For more information or to request an in-person or Zoom training, please contact the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or 706-542-6358.
The Comprehensive Learner Record is in its design and development stage and is coming soon!
