CAS Advantage

To raise your FLAGs, consider the following:

Academic Programming
Many FLAGs can be developed in class. For example, you can develop your Communication and Listening FLAG by participating in class presentations and by interacting with your classmates to accomplish assignments.

Join a student organization
There are over 200 student organizations at OU! By joining one (or more!) you’ll work to raise your FLAGs throughout your time here at Oakland. During your upperclassmen years, you could join an organization e-board to raise your Leadership and Teamwork and Collaboration FLAGs.

Get an on-campus job
On-campus jobs help raise many of your FLAGs simultaneously! For example, these jobs can raise your Professionalism, Work Ethic and Integrity FLAG by giving you experience in a professional work environment.

Complete an internship or participate in experiential learning
Similarly, to on-campus jobs, internships help you raise many FLAGs at once. For example, an internship will allow you to make progress in raising your Career Management FLAG by giving you direct, career-related work experience.

Join a club or intramural sport
Sports are a great way to raise your Teamwork and Collaboration FLAG.

Volunteer in the community
Volunteering allows you to raise your Diversity and Inclusion FLAG by potentially exposing yourself to another culture or lifestyle.

FLAGs is designed to help you identify and exemplify the skills and  knowledge that you possess, so you can articulate your strengths accurately during future graduate school or employment interviews. By identifying and tracking your progress in raising your FLAGs, you’ll be prepared to reference your experiences and apply them to applicable situations.

Please see the following samples utilizing FLAGs:

Personal Statement – Law School
Resume – Biology
Resume – Public Relations
Job Posting – Laboratory Technician
Job Posting – Public Relations and Content Marketing Associate