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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)?
It is an official university document that:
- Is similar to an academic transcript
- Lists co-curricular and community involvement activities while at UT Arlington
- Is verified by The Leadership Center staff, organizational advisors and other approved staff
- Remember-you build your own CCIR by submitting a membership request to join an organization or by inputting participation in an activity that does not involve an organization with whom you are affiliated.
How Does it Work?
Step 1:
Sign up for MavOrgs
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 resume, scholarship applications, and Graduate school applications. Studies have shown that employers are looking for employees who have “practical competency” or the ability to work with others on campus and in community organizations, and on projects in the workplace. Involvement in leadership activities also provides a connection to campus life.
What are the Benefits of Cocurricular Activities?-
- Leadership Experience
- Enhanced Academic Experiences
- Friendships and Peer Interaction
- Interaction with Community Leaders/ Volunteerism/Community Involvement
- Career Vision and Goals
- Networking with University and Non-University Personnel/ Personal/Professional Development
Provided by Making the Most of College, Students Speak Their Minds, by Dr. Richard J. Light
What Activities Can Be Included?
Organizational activities
Involvement in a registered student organization, in which you maintain active status
- Honorary
- International and Cultural Interest
- Political Information and Action
- Professional Interests
- Recreational Interests
- Religious Interests
- Service Goals
- Social Activities
- Special Interest
- Student Affairs
Departmental Activities (Groups or projects sponsored through university departments)
- Multicultural Affairs
- Student Governance and Organizations
- UTA Volunteers
- EXCEL Campus Activities
- New Maverick Orientation
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Any other campus organization involvement
Honors/Awards
Scholarships, Dean’s list, awards and honors including Who’s Who and other special recognitions
Participatory/Leadership Activities
- Leadership conferences, workshops, seminars and retreats
- Community activities
- Volunteer service activities and projects provided to the community
How Much Does It Cost?
It is free!
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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