Purpose
To create a system which will effectively present the composite of the competencies each student has attained through the completion of course work, employment, volunteerism, and extra-curricular activities. The portfolio is a professional, visual representation that highlights the skills/abilities of a student through tangible examples of work, certificates, evaluations, awards, recommendations, and pictures. A common use of the portfolio is for job interviewing.

 

Procedure
Each student is required to collect and assemble a portfolio by no later than his/her enrollment in the Pre-internships class, RPL 310 (the second to last semester on campus). During the RPL 310 class, the portfolio will be discussed and students will be required to take their portfolio to an advisor screening for evaluation.

 

Students should keep in mind the skills/areas of importance to the individuals assessing the portfolio documents as well as the intended purpose of the document when organizing materials. The most important areas to the individuals assessing the contents should be placed first. An example may include interviewing for a program director position and organizing the materials to include leadership, programming, marketing, and communication (these skills may be important to someone hiring for this type of position).