Portfolio

Student Portfolio Packet

Portfolio Instructions

To Begin:

  1. Download the Student Portfolio packet (above) during your first semester.
  2. Read through the entire portfolio packet, particularly the sections on the Core
    Abilities.
  3. Note how many items you need in each category.

The Artifacts:

  1. Begin collecting artifacts for the portfolio. Examples of artifacts are included in
    each section.
  2. Artifacts included must reflect different levels of development (i.e. beginning
    work, progressing work, or best work).
  3. Use the Portfolio Log (Appendix D) to note when you have collected an item.
  4. Each document, artifact, item, etc. that is placed in a section of the packet must
    be accompanied by a completed Portfolio Exhibit Form (Appendix B).

The Portfolio Binder:

  1. The portfolio must be submitted in a three ring binder with dividers between each section (12 sections = 12 dividers).
  2. The entire portfolio packet must be printed and included in your binder.
  3. In addition to the required artifacts/exhibit forms, the portfolio must include:
    • A Portfolio Cover Page (Appendix A)
    • A completed Student Evaluation of Portfolio Process (Appendix C)
  4. Artifacts may be hole punched or placed in clear pockets in the three ring binder.
  5. Portfolio forms may be typed or handwritten.

Submitting Your Portfolio:

  1. Portfolios of Youngstown students must be submitted to Deb Zajac or Deb Phillips by the Friday of mid-term week in the semester you plan to graduate. Portfolios will be assessed using the criteria of the Portfolio Evaluation Form (Appendix E). Please review these criteria often in order to keep yourself on track, and to ensure that your portfolio meets stated expectations.
  2. If your portfolio is incomplete or does not meet the evaluation standards it
    will be returned to you for changes.
  3. Remember, a completed and evaluated portfolio is a requirement for graduation!

For Assistance:
For assistance with any stage of the portfolio process please contact:

Youngstown:
Deb Phillips, MSN, RN
330-480-2348

Debra Zajac, MSN, RN
330-480-3319

May 26th, 2010

Financial Aid Reminder!

As Mercy College transitions to Direct Lending for the 2010/11 academic year, the financial aid office would like to remind you to complete the Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) if you have not already done so.  Visit the StudentLoans.gov Web site at https://studentloans.gov/ immediately to complete a Direct Loan MPN electronically and avoid delays in [...]