CCIR - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Campus and Community Involvement Record (CCIR)?
How Does it Work?
When do I sign up?
Why Would I Want One?
What are the Benefits of Cocurricular Activities?
What Activities Can Be Included?
How Much Does It Cost?
Want Some Helpful Hints?
What is a Campus and Community Involvement Record (CCIR)?
An Official University Document that
- is similar to an academic transcript.
- lists cocurricular and community involvement activities while at UTA.
- chronologically delineates all activities and the level of involvement
in each.
- provides a brief description of skills acquired.
- is verified by University faculty/staff and/or community/corporate representatives.
How Does it Work?
Step 1:
Complete an application (UTA
NetID and password required).
Step 2:
Get involved on campus and in the community.
Step 3:
Complete and submit a Verification Request.
Step 4:
The Department will obtain verification of your participation and add it to
your file.
Step 5:
Request a copy of your transcript from the Department.
Repeat as needed!
When do I sign up?
NOW! Early registration helps ensure that activities are
not omitted and can be verified. Data is kept current until graduation, after
which it is archived
for
five years.
Why Would I Want One?
The CCIR can be used as a supplement to
- a résumé
- a placement file
- scholarship applications
- graduate school applications
- a guide to developing career objectives
- Leadership Academy phases verification
Studies have shown that employers are looking for students who have “practical
competency” or the ability to work with others in campus and community
organizations and projects and in the workplace. Involvement in campus activities
also provides a connection to campus life. In today’s competitive job
market, the
CCIR is your key to success!
What are the Benefits of Cocurricular Activities?
- Leadership Experience
- Enhanced Academic Experiences
- Friendships and Peer Interaction
- Interaction with Community Contacts
and Leaders
- Volunteerism/Community Involvement
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- Career Vision and Goals
- Leadership Academy Component
- Networking with University and
Non-University Personnel
- Personal/Professional Development
- Successful, Confident, and
Happy Students*
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* Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds,
by Dr. Richard J. Light |
What Activities Can Be Included?
Organizational Activities
Involvement in registered student organizations in which you maintain active
status
Recreational/Athletic Activities
Intramurals and athletic teams
Departmental Activities
Groups or projects sponsored through a University Department (e.g., EX.C.E.L.
Campus Activities, UTA HOSTS!, Student Congress, Peer Leadership Trainers,
Maverick Orientation Leaders, Resident Assistants)
Other Campus Involvement
University committees, special projects, and internships
Honors/Awards
Scholarships, Dean’s List, awards and honors, or other special recognitions
Participatory/Leadership Activities
Leadership conferences, workshops, seminars and retreats
Community Activities
Volunteer service activities and projects provided to the community
The Associate Director of Student Activities will make the final determination
regarding the
validity of activities that are included on the CCIR.
How Much Does It Cost?
- $5.00 initial registration fee, which includes five official copies of the CCIR
- $2.00 for additional official copies until graduation
- $5.00 for additional copies after graduation
- Leadership Academy members and students enrolled in EDUC 1130 and 2330
will have their CCIR fees waived. In addition, incentives are offered periodically
to campus groups that include the waiver of enrollment fees.
Want Some Helpful Hints?
- Remember – You build your own CCIR by submitting
verification requests for each activity or honor you receive.
- The Department emails these to the person you have indicated on your form
as someone who can verify your participation. This person cannot be a student.
It
must be an advisor, sponsor or director of the campus or off-campus activity.
- Give careful attention and review to the responsibilities completed and
skills gained section. This is your opportunity to shine and to highlight
your skill
development and assets that will encourage the reader to recognize what
you
can offer.
- The sooner you submit a verification request, the easier it is for both
parties to
accurately confirm your participation, facilitating rapid confirmation.
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