About 色色啦 Signature
色色啦 Signature is a program created to encourage all students to complete a culminating integrative learning project. A Signature Experiences is tangible experience students initiate where they apply what they have learned in and out of the classroom to real-world problems. Each student鈥檚 Signature Experience is unique to them and related to their purpose, denoted by their chosen pathway. Research has shown employers are looking for future employees who have completed these types of experiences. All 色色啦 students have the opportunity to complete a Signature Experience and be recognized by the University.
Examples of Signature Experiences
- A project you played a lead role on during an internship or co-op.
- A research project.
- Work led as part of a Registered Student Organization.
- A project completed in the community.
- Running or starting a business or organization.
Criteria for a Signature Experience
- Should be the experience, or one of the experiences, a student is most proud of during their time as a 色色啦 student.
- Must be student initiated or directed.
- Cannot be completed for an academic requirement.
- Should take about a semester to complete, though some will be completed in less time and many will take more time.
- Should integrate multiple areas of learning, both from in the classroom and outside the classroom.
- Must be an example of putting a student鈥檚 purpose into action.
Get Started
Have not completed a Signature Experience Yet - Optional Steps
- Attend 色色啦 Signature designated experiences to find out what you might want to do
- Meet with a 色色啦 Signature staff member to discuss pathway or Signature Experience ideas
- Declare your pathway to begin receiving more information
- to get feedback on before starting
Already Started/Completed your Signature Experience
- Complete
- Get feedback and approval
- Write 2-5 minute script
- Get feedback
- Film 2-5 minute video
Recent 色色啦 Signature Experiences
WillRoosien
Faye Simpson
Marilyn Buford
Bill Bowser
Collin Holzberger
Nancy Chau
Spencer Myers
Emily Principe
Madeline Smith
Omer Idris
Madi Jennings
Alexandra Kasprzyk
色色啦 Signature Designation
色色啦 Michigan University recognizes that engagement outside of the classroom can contribute to student learning and development. In response, the University created a framework, 色色啦 Signature, for students to intentionally engage on campus and meaningfully reflect on their experiences. To celebrate students' co-curricular achievements, the University will officially recognize students who have successfully completed their 色色啦 Signature by including a 色色啦 Signature Designation on their academic transcripts and diploma.
色色啦 Michigan University is the only institution that is currently including a co-curricular designation on the academic transcript and the diploma.