Capstone Overview

• The Capstone Project is a graduation requirement. 

• Using the Graduate Profile as your outline, reflect on your four years at UA. 

  • • Academic Excellence

    • Uniqueness of the Individual

    • Development of the Whole Person

    • Faith-Based Leadership

    • Serviam

• This is your story to share. Think about how your experiences have changed the way you think or act. 

• The presentation should be 15-20 minutes and include a creative component.  

• You will be assigned three faculty / staff members who will listen to your presentation and provide your evaluation.

• Following your presentation, time has been set aside for your evaluating group to ask you questions about your presentation and your Ursuline experience. 

• You will leave the room and wait in the hallway as your evaluating group discusses your evaluation. Feedback and results will be provided immediately following the discussion.

• If you receive a score of “Not There Yet” you will be required to present again a few days later.  You are expected to use the feedback given to revise your presentation.

• Be creative in your presentation style. Your creative component should compliment your presentation. 

• Remember that honesty in your reflection will make your presentation flow.

• Use the Graduate Profile as an outline.  Here are the characteristics:

  • Academic Excellence

  • Uniqueness of the Individual

  • Development of the Whole Person

  • Faith-Based Leadership

  • Serviam

You will be evaluated in the following categories and will earn a grade of Pass / Not There Yet for each category. You must earn Pass in all categories to fulfill this graduation requirement. Please review the rubric for specific requirements. 

• Reflection/Content

• Organization

• Creativity

• Professionalism

• Response to Questions

• A week before the presentation day an email will be sent to you with your time slot, room assignment, and the names of the faculty/staff members who will be evaluating your presentation. 

• You will be expected to submit any electronic components to the "Tech" of your evaluating group by midnight on the presentation day. 

• You should wear dress uniform and look presentable.

• Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your presentation time and plan accordingly for technology setup. 

Your creative component is due is due on February 20 .