Core Capabilities

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    • 90%
      of GPS seniors indicate mastery of the four core capabilities

Whether it be graduate school or interviewing for that dream job, the GPS Program helps you succeed. The reason it works is because the GPS Program helps you build the four core capabilities that are central to AUP’s curricular and co-curricular offerings. To fulfill GPS requirements in all four categories, you can join AUP organizations (your membership is automatically tracked via Engage), submit reported experiences through the GPS path, and attend GPS-credit events listed on Engage, such as Internship Info Sessions, Career Fair, Career Curriculum workshops, etc.  

Professional

Independent, Creative Thinkers

Activities feeding into this capability are defined as experiential learning that introduces students to the world of work and that fosters the ability to articulate professional goals, personal experiences and ambitions. 

Activities

Activities that fulfill this requirement include participating in an IMAGINE: Designing Your Life Workshop, taking part in Alumni Career Mentoring, or registering your Internship with AUP. 

Cultural Fluency

Adaptable Communicators with a Global Perspective

Activities feeding into this capability are defined as experiential learning that cultivates the skills required to engage effectively with any audience around the world. 

Activities

Activities that fulfill this requirement include: completing the Cultural Fluency exercise, going on a Cultural Program Study Trip, take an Internship in a non-native language, or volunteering in a non-native language. 

Leadership

Responsible, Empowered Leaders

Activities feeding into this capability are defined as experiential learning that teaches students that the keys to effective leadership are emotional intelligence, teamwork and proactively taking responsibility for decision-making. 

Activities

Activities that fulfill this requirement include: completing the Conflict Management and Leadership exercise, taking part in a Student Leadership Volunteer Activity, serving as a Student Government Member, ARC Tutor, or Student Advisor. 

Self-Care

Engaged, Lifelong Learners

Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Every day you learn more about yourself and the world around you. As an engaged, lifelong learner, not only are you more effective with your time, but you also bridge the gap between work in the classroom and out of the classroom, promoting overall holistic wellbeing, creativity and self-care. 

Establish the foundations for work/life balance and develop habit-building techniques that make life less stressful, more manageable, and more efficient as you manage a busy college schedule and prepare for your future. 

Activities

Activities that fulfill this requirement include: completing the Balancing Student Life and Resilience exercises, organizing an AUP Wellness Room activity, contributing to an AUP music room or art gallery activity, or participating as a member of an AUP Athletics team. 

To view your GPS path, login to AUP Engage, and follow this link. 

Every AUP Student has their own Co-Curricular Record (CCR) in AUP Engage. See “How do I view my Co-Curricular Record (CCR)?” to learn how to access and edit your CCR.

Find out more

Learn more and sign up here.

Contact

If you have any questions or need help with understanding the GPS Program, reach out to our team at: gpsataup.edu

AUP Engage

This is a new platform for students that launched in Spring 2019. In addition to providing a home for clubs and student activities at AUP, it also gives you access to your co-curricular record, helps you register your activities and experiences and ultimately guides you in completing the GPS Program.

 

Get started now at engage.aup.edu