What is the RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript?
The RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript is an official record of your non-academic and academic experiential learning experiences while attending Raritan Valley Community College. See a sample transcript.

How can the RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript be used?
Official copies of the transcript may be used to complement your resume and academic transcript when applying to colleges and universities or prospective employers. It can also be given to scholarship committees.

How to I get a Student Leadership Development Transcript started?
Complete and submit the Student Leadership Development Transcript Application Form to Student Activities.

What type of activities should be submitted?
The RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript is designed to cover four areas:

• CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT - Involvement in student groups, activities and programs that reflect your active participation in recognized organizations. Examples of leadership development in this area include: Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Phi Theta Kappa, student clubs, organizations, and athletics.
• HONORS AND AWARDS - Raritan Valley Community College bestows honors, awards and scholarships on students who demonstrate distinguished academic and/or personal achievement. Examples in this area include Dean's Awards, Note Bene, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, and Academic Honors.
• PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT - Raritan Valley Community College sponsors workshops, seminars, retreats, and academic leadership programs that are presented by professional educators, scholars, and certified practitioners. Involvement in these programs is designed to enhance your personal, academic, and cultural development. In addition, your learning experiences will be documented through a variety of RVCC- sponsored academic programs, employment opportunities, and internships. Some examples of leadership development in this area include: Service Learning, Cooperative Education, and Internships.
• CIVIC/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Entries in this category are programs and activities that demonstrate your commitment to civic responsibility by fostering citizenship, political awareness, public service, and philanthropic work on and off-campus.

Who can participate in the RVCC Transcript program?
All Raritan Valley Community College students can participate.

Can I include entries for off campus activities?
Yes, but they must have taken place during your time at RVCC within the parameters of the four categories and be validated.

When should entries be submitted?
The Transcript Entry and Validation Form should be submitted at the completion of each activity, allowing you to record your activities more effectively, eliminating any possibility of forgetting what you have just accomplished.

Special note to current students: If you have not yet submitted forms for your RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript, you may submit them at any time during the school year to bring your transcript up to date.

How long does the program last?
The program begins your first year at Raritan Valley Community College and concludes at graduation.

What will my Student Leadership Development Transcript look like?
It will be an official document, printed on security paper and signed. See the sample Student Leadership Development Transcript.

How do I submit entries for my transcript?
Complete the Transcript Entry and Validation Form and return it to the Student Life Office. Use one form for each entry. Additional forms are available on-line.

How do I keep track of my entries?
Simply make a photocopy of each Transcript Entry and Validation Form before submitting it to the Student Life Office. Once you receive and verify that your final transcript is correct, you can discard your copies.

Should I submit entries for participation in an organization even if I submit an entry for being an officer of the organization?
You have to be the judge. Look at your records of entries and decide how you want your transcript to look. Generally, you will participate in a group before you become an officer, and typically, your participation in the group extends over a longer period of time. We suggest that you submit entries for each year of participation, as well as additional entries for any leadership position.

What do I do if I hold more than one leadership position in an organization?
You should submit a Transcript Entry and Validation Form for each position held.

Can I submit the same entry if I continue participation in the group or hold the same office for an additional year?
Yes. You should submit entries each year.

Must all entries be validated?
Yes

Who can validate my entries?
An organization advisor, faculty member, or representative directly responsible for the activity must provide validation.

What do I do if I have a problem obtaining a validation signature?
Contact the Student Life Office at Ext. 8318.

Can entries be deleted?
Yes, but you must request the deletion in writing to the Student Life Office.

Where can I get more forms?
All forms are available on-line or in the Student Life Office.

Where can I get help with my entries or have my questions answered?
Any questions can be answered by the Student Life Office located in the College Center.

When will my transcript be completed and reproduced?
Your transcript will be available at the end of each semester.

How do I order my transcripts?
Print and complete the Transcript Release Form and return it to the Student Life Office.

How far in advance do I have to order my transcript?
Orders should be placed no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date you want the transcript.

Can my final transcript be edited?
Upon receipt of your transcript, review it for any errors, make any necessary corrections and return it to the Student Life Office.

Should I make my own copies?
No. Each official transcript will be an original with a signature from the Student Life Office.

Can I have my RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript mailed directly to employers or graduate schools?
No. Transcripts are delivered to the student only. They may be picked up at the Student Life Office or mailed to the student.

Who has access to my RVCC Student Leadership Development Transcript?
The Student Life Office staff can edit your transcript.

How long are my records kept after graduation?
Records are kept for one year after you graduate or transfer from Raritan Valley Community College.

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