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Co-Curricular Validators
Become a Validator
Western's Co-Curricular Record (WCCR) recognizes meaningful student learning beyond the classroom. By adding your activity as a validator, you help shape high‑quality student experiences and gain a structured framework that supports the development, delivery, and assessment of impactful co‑curricular programs. Your participation as a validator also ensures these opportunities are visible and accessible to students exploring Western’s Experience Catalogue and Co-Curricular Directory.
- Promotes your activity to current and prospective students through the Experience Catalogue and Co-Curricular Directory.
- Supports the development of well‑rounded, high‑achieving students.
- Provides tools and standards to design and assess experiential learning outside the classroom.
- Encourages student reflection on their transferable skills.
- Helps identify programming gaps and enhance overall co‑curricular offerings.
- Strengthens the WCCR by contributing to a richer record of student involvement.
Submit a Co-Curricular Activity
Faculty and staff can submit new activities/positions for inclusion on the WCCR using Western’s official Co‑Curricular Record Position Request Form. This intake is managed by the Experiential Learning Coordinator, Co‑Curricular Programs (Careers & Experience).
What you’ll need:
- Activity type from Western’s co‑curricular experiential learning typology
- Validator details (Western faculty/staff overseeing student participation)
- Concise activity and position descriptions (duties, learning outcomes, time commitment, intensity level)
- Affirmation of alignment with EL principles (design, outcomes, mentorship, reflection, evaluation)
- Top three Conference Board Employability Skills the role develops
Eligibility note: positions must require a minimum of 10 total hours of student participation within the academic year to qualify for WCCR recognition.
Get in touch at wccr@uwo.ca with any questions.