The University of the West:

The Office of Admissions Co-curricular Student Learning and Enrollment Program

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Kingdom of My Mind Co-Curricular Learning Program

By Pepper M. Lopez
[Previously authored as M. H. Lopez in April 2013]

UWest branded designed by Jessie Chang

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Program Presentation: Kingdom of My Mind The Undergraduate Journey

Purpose:
This program is designed for potential new undergraduate students. There are
four student learning outcomes. The principle student learning objective would
be creating an understanding of the developmental process that characterizes the
growth of the traditionally aged undergraduate student, or the process of Self
Authorship as characterized by Marcia Baxter-Magolda. The second student
learning outcome of the presentation shall be to create an understanding of the
value of critical thinking skills in understanding self, and self in relation to others.
Third student learning objective would be assisting students in understand the
value of diversity in defining ones authentic self, and establishing a critically
examined system of values and ethics. Lastly, the presentation will seek to
impress how it is that the university setting is particular suited to engage students
in the developmental process, and illustrate a universitys resources, staff, and
faculty as powerful tools and allies for this process.


Preparation Materials:

The presentation shall be hosted in the universitys theater. It is ideal since
a large location is with comfortable seating is needed capable of hosting
approximately 30 to 150 people.
The University of the West will provide bussing service for the juniors and
senior of its local high school students with minimum groups of 25 students
per bus.
Student participants will sign in at the event, and presentation outlines, and
the assessment tool shall be distributed upon arrival.
The university shall provide lunch and drinks for student participants to be
place at the rear partitioned room adjacent to the main theater.
These assessment tools will be returned by students in exchange for
lunches provided by the university, but this should not be done overtly.
Handouts should be prepared and distributed to the students regarding the
access of resources for the different departments. These should be as
comprehensive as necessary to convey the needed information.

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Directions / Guidelines:

The presenter from the Admission department shall moderate this
program. The moderators job will be to make the event enjoyable,
enriching, and informative. The moderator will also be the person to
introduce the other student affairs and academic affairs representatives
from the other departments or divisions.
The above stated student learning outcomes will be discussed, as well as
the unique factors with characterize the University of the West, and on
which the Admissions Office is able to present a convincing benefits for
student attendance.
A second member from the Admissions Office shall be responsible for the
collection of the assessment tools, and the set up and distribution of the
lunches shall be staffed as necessary from university faculty, staff, and
student workers.

Assessment:

A survey instrument shall be passed out to the participants at the beginning
of the event. Students understandings of critical thinking skills, self-
authorship, diversity in relation to understanding self and self in relation to
others, and the value of the university setting to the undergraduate whole
person learning shall be measured.
The surveys shall be collected as the students move systematically through
the lunch line. First, surveys are collected, and then the student proceeds
to the lunch distribution.
The original assessment tools will be maintained by the Admissions Office.
Students who expressed interest in the University of the West shall be
contacted by the Admissions Office staff, and encouraged to submit
applications if appropriate. Copies of the assessment tools will also be
submitted to the universitys statistical office to measure the effectiveness
of the presentation through it analysis, as well as maintained by the
Admissions Office in relation to its recruitment efforts.

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EVALUATION FORM FOR THE KINGDOM OF MY MIND STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM


TODAYS DATE: ________________ NAME: ___________________ SCHOOL: _______________


SECTION I: OVERALL PROGRAM EVALUATION

On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following:
Program Effectiveness
1-Strongly
Disagree
2-Disagree 3-Neutral 4-Agree
5-Strongly
Agree
The program enriched my
understanding of the potential value
of an undergraduate college
experience.

The information was presented at an
appropriate learning level for my
understanding as a student.

The program format was effective.
I learned skills and concepts that will
help me more effectively engage in
understanding myself as a whole
person, and my studies.

The program provided me with a
better understanding of the available
student services at a four year
university.

The program challenged my thinking,
and yet provided support for this
examination of my thoughts and
feelings.

I would recommend this program to
friends, family, and others who might
want a deeper understanding of the
value of a liberal arts education.

Comments




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SECTION I: OVERALL PROGRAM EVALUATION (CONTINUE)

On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following:
Program Learning Objectives
1-Strongly
Disagree
2-Disagree 3-Neutral 4-Agree
5-Strongly
Agree
My participation in this program helped me to:
Understand the developmental
process in which undergraduate
students engage as they self-author
and define themselves as adults.

Understand the value of critical
thinking skills in developing an
internal sense of authority on which
to base my future values and ethics.

Understand the values of diversity,
and exposure to other cultures,
ethnicities, and groups in expanding
my understanding peoples and a
global society.

Understand that discovering my
authentic self is a process in which
only I can engage in understanding
self and self in relation to others.

Understand the comparison of the
University of the West as a regionally
accreditation, not-for-profit university
vs. a nationally accredited, for-profit
vocational institute.

Understood the University of the
West in relation to the value of its
liberal arts education and various
student services.

Understood the mission of University
of the West in relation to its Buddhist
ideals, and philosophy of whole
person education.

Comments




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SECTION II: FACILITIES

On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following:
Program Logistics

1-Strongly
Disagree
2-Disagree 3-Neutral 4-Agree
5-Strongly
Agree
The program location was good.
The room set-up supported my peer
learning experience.

Audio-visual equipment was used
effectively.

The written materials were helpful
and will be useful references in the
future.

Comments






SECTION III: PRESENTER

On a scale of 1-5, please rate the following:
Speaker:
1-Strongely
Disagree
2-Disagree 3-Neutral 4-Agree
5-Strongly
Agree
The presenter demonstrated
substantive knowledge of the topic.

The presenters use of presentation
time was effective.

The presenter has strong
presentation and delivery style.

The presenter created an effective
student learning environment.

Comments






SECTION III: ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Was todays presentation valuable or enriching to you? Yes No Unsure


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What aspects of the program did you find to be most beneficial? And why?




What aspects of the program did you find least valuable and what improvements would you
recommend?




Give an example of one thing that you will do differently because of something you learned
from this program.





SECTION IV: PARTICIPANT BACKGROUND


Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:


What is your year as a student?

high school junior high school senior
college first year student college transfer student
other: _______________________ school attended last: ____________________


If not enrolled here already, do you think that you might have an interest in exploring the educational
opportunity at the University of the West?

Yes - Definitely contact me Maybe - Id might like to explore UWest further No

Thank you!

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PRESENTATION BROCHURE FOR THE KINGDOM OF MY MIND STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM
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PRESENTATION BROCHURE FOR THE KINGDOM OF MY MIND STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM
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SPASH PAGE AND BRANDING FOR THE KINGDOM OF MY MIND POWER POINT PRESENTATION