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Student Development Transcript.
Click here to view your SDT record on line.
An SDT is a record of a student's growth and development outside the classroom. Growth
and development are usually acquired through partcipation in campus and community
activities and/or experiences. At USC Sumter, these developmental activities have been
categorized into nine broad areas of emphasis:
- Communication Skills
- Community Service
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Cultural/Fine Arts
- Leadership Development
- Moral Development
- Physical Development
- Social & Interpersonal Skills Development
- Volunteer Service to the University
Benefits
- Used in conjunction with the academic transcipt, it provides a more complete picture
of a student's college experience. Learning and personal growth experiences outside the
classroom are essential for development of the "whole" person
- Human Resource directors have stated that they would value as SDT in the hiring
process. A diverse package of non-classroom experiences could make the difference
in an employer's selection of one student instead of another for a particular job.
- Scholarship and Awards committees review and use outside classroom experiences
as an element in selecting scholarship and award recipents.
- Graduate schools may also review a student's outside classroom experiences as a
part of the admission process.
- Most importantly, the SDT provides a student with a record of how specific time
was spent towards personal development. More than a tool for others, the SDT is a tool
that can be used by a student to guide them in seeking activities that will provide
diversity in their learning and growth experiences. The SDT system validates that
extra-curricular experiences are important, just as an academic transcript
validates that classroom experiences are important. Self-improvement is the goal
of the SDT system.
For more information contact Lynwood Watts, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.
or one of the following:
Shannon Mewborn
Star Kepner
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How to get credit.
A brochure, "Student Development Transcript Category Listing", lists approved
activities that qualify for SDT credit. Credit may be given for activities not
listed in the brochure. The student is encouraged to let an SDT committee member know
of activities which might be added to the SDT Category Listing.
Approval
Three ways an activity can be approved for SDT credit:
- May already be covered by an approved category
- May be covered automatically through apporoval by the Cultural Events Committee
- Request approval through the SDT committee
Cards
SDT Activity Cards can be obtained by the event sponsors from Student Life or the
Office of Student Affairs. The date of the event/activity must be entered on each
card to be valid.
Distribution
Cards (with date and event) are distributed to students entering an event.
Distribution may be done by the sponsoring faculty, staff, or designated students.
Collection
Following an event, the designated faculty, staff or student(s) collect the cards from
the attendees. Proper procedure for collection includes the students showing his/her ID card.
Only one card may be accepted from each student.
Validation
The sponsor of the event must validate* and return the cards to the Office of Student
Affairs or Office of Student Life within 24 hours. *Use a unique stamp or code on each card to
validate the card. Following each Fall and Spring semesters, Student Development Transcripts
are mailed to participating students.
On-Line Record of SDT
Click here to view your SDT record on line.
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