Co-Curricular Guide Fall 2016/2017 Updated 6.21 | Page 3

The Value of Co-Curricular Learning
Literature
Students’ involvement in co-curricular
activities directly correlates to higher
levels of student engagement and
success in the classroom and
positively influences their connection
to the institution.
Students react positively to interactions
and support from faculty members
outside of the classroom and feel
encouraged to devote more effort to
their education.

Student participation in various campus
activities are positively associated with
student learning and retention.

According to the National Survey for
Student Engagement (NSSE) students who
are involved in out-of-class activities are
more likely to have diverse experiences.

IUPUI Application

The Division of Student Affairs has over
450 student organizations and countless
co-curricular events throughout the
academic year.

You can utilize the programming guide
in this packet to find out of classroom
learning opportunities to attend with
your students.

At the end of this guide you will
find what each of the 9 units in the
Division of Student Affairs can offer
students as ways to get involved on
campus.
The Division of Student Affairs offers a
diverse array of programs to ensure that
students are receiving a breadth of
experiences throughout their time at IUPUI.

References
Ishler, J. L. C. & Upcraft, M. L. (2005). The keys to first year persistence in Upcraft, M. L., Gardner J. N., & Barefoot, B. O. (Eds.) Challenging and
supporting the first year student. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
Kuh, G. D. (2003). What we’re learning about student engagement from NSSE. Change, 35 (2), 24-32.
Pascarella, E.T. (2001). Identifying excellence in undergraduate education: Are we even close? Change, 33(3), 19-23.
Pascarella, E. T. & Terenzini (1991). How college affects students: Findings and insights from twenty years of research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Tinto, V. (2000). Taking retention seriously: Rethinking the first year of college. NACADA Journal, 19(2),
5-10.

Faculty Resource
Why Sense of Belonging Matters – Dr. Terrell Strayhorn’s Video on Student Success
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak6T9kw0H28
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