What Is TU’s Co-Curricular Program?
The Tiffin University Co-Curricular Program provides
personal development and service learning opportunities for
students. TU is committed to education both in the classroom as
well as in the “real world” – on campus, through
work experiences, and through volunteer experiences. The purpose of
a college education is to develop into a well- rounded, educated
individual. To help facilitate this development process, Tiffin
University requires all bachelor’s degree students to
participate in the Co-Curricular Program.
What Are The Co-Curricular
Requirements?
One of Tiffin University’s graduation requirements for students is completion of a total of 26 hours of Co-Curricular credit. Students must earn one unit of Co-Curricular credit for personal development (13 hours), and one unit of credit for service learning (13 hours).
All activities must be completed on a volunteer basis, and not required by an employer, professor, or coach. Certain activities such as babysitting, craft and make-up parties, and planning weddings will not be considered for credit. Also, compensation cannot be received for participation.
Information about the seminars, workshops, activities, and projects that qualify for Co-Curricular Credit may be obtained from the Director of Student Development.
What About Adult Students Returning To School?
Students who have earned 50 hours or more of transferable credit prior to enrolling at Tiffin University, or who are 23 years of age or older prior to enrolling at Tiffin University, may satisfy the Co-Curricular requirement by submitting a Co-Curricular Credit Waiver Form to the Co-Curricular Committee. You should describe previous involvement in personal development and service learning activities.
What Are Some Types Of Co-Curricular Activities?
Personal Development
Personal development activities include seminars, workshops, or programs that cover wellness development topics such as:
- drug and alcohol abuse
- stress
- exercise
- diet
- interpersonal relations
- spirituality
Also, Professional development activities may include the following topics:
- interviewing
- etiquette
- resume writing
- career exploration
Cultural development activities include such examples as:
- visits to art exhibits
- musical and theatre productions
- the TU International Dinner
Leadership development topics may include:
- conflict resolution
- diversity
- communication
- goal-setting
Service Learning
Service learning opportunities can be fulfilled by volunteering at not-for-profit agencies and organizations, but not at “for-profit” agencies or companies.
Service learning projects provide volunteer service to Tiffin University, the community, or national or international organizations, such as Peacework, the United Nations and Habitat for Humanity, among others.
How To Register Your Co-Curricular Hours:
In order for you to receive Co-Curricular credit for an activity, you must turn in a Co-Curricular Information Sheet. The Co-Curricular Information Sheets, which are available in the Student Affairs Office and online, must be completed at the activity site and signed by the site supervisor. The sheets must then be returned to the Student Affairs Office for approval and recording.
Checking Your Co-Curricular Hours:
You are able to keep track of the number of Co-Curricular hours you have earned on the Co-Curricular Database. The Co-Curricular Database is available on Tiffin University’s Online Portal, myTU. Click here to enter the Co-Curricular Database.
The Co-Curricular Deadline:
Graduating seniors must submit all required Co-Curricular paperwork to the Co-Curricular Committee by April 15th the year you plan to graduate. Important to note: If the paperwork is not submitted by April 15th, the Committee cannot guarantee that you will receive a diploma at graduation.
Have Additional Questions?
For more information about the Co-Curricular Program at Tiffin University, please contact Laura Green, Director of Student Development & Greek Life Advisor, at (419) 448-3424, or via email at greenl@tiffin.edu. Or, stop by the Student Affairs Office in the Gillmor Student Center.