Welcome to Privateer Passage, powered by Suitable! This platform is your launchpad for enhancing your university experience, helping you track involvement, develop skills, and showcase your achievements. Dive into a world of opportunities designed to extend your learning beyond the classroom and prepare you for a successful future. Get ready to explore, engage, and excel with us!
While the “Privateer Passage” and Suitable are new to UNO, student leaders doing incredible work is not! We’re excited to use this new initiative to guide new students to make positive college choices and to recognize the incredible leadership of students like you.
The Privateer Passage is an engagement program aimed to equip students with essential leadership, community, and career skills, preparing them for success during and after their college years by completing college engagement tasks. Suitable is the software platform that hosts the Privateer Passage, managing involvement (including student organization membership), tracking progress, and showcasing achievements! Together, these platforms are a way for students involved on campus to see progress and earn badges for their efforts. Students get documented view of their growth and a portfolio to showcase to potential employers.
The Privateer Passage is an innovative program designed specifically for students at the University of New Orleans who are eager to enhance their college experience. This initiative provides a structured pathway to engage in meaningful activities outside the classroom, fostering personal and professional growth. Through a series of guided tasks, events, and workshops, students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills, build a supportive network, and gain valuable experiences that are instrumental in shaping their futures.
The program's goals include:
Increase student involvement in campus life by offering a wide range of co-curricular activities that complement academic learning.
Help students acquire and refine essential skills such as leadership, communication, and critical thinking, which are crucial for both academic success and career readiness.
Prepare students for the workforce by providing opportunities to connect with industry professionals, participate in internships, and develop a professional portfolio.
Foster a sense of community and belonging among students, enhancing their overall university experience and well-being.
Suitable is a dynamic platform that supports the Privateer Passage program by providing the tools and resources necessary for students to manage their participation in various activities. It functions as a comprehensive digital hub where students can track their progress, earn points for activities, and visually see how their engagement translates into tangible achievements. Suitable makes it easy to organize and record all aspects of student life, from event attendance to skill development, in a user-friendly interface.
Goals of using the software:
Offer a centralized platform where students can easily log and monitor their involvement in different activities and programs.
Allow students to see real-time updates of their achievements through an interactive dashboard that displays badges, points, and progress bars.
Enable students to create a detailed, exportable profile that can be shared with potential employers, showcasing their skills, experiences, and readiness for professional environments.
Provide a tailored experience where students can receive recommendations for activities and events based on their interests and career goals, helping them make the most out of their time at university.
Together, Privateer Passage and Suitable are designed to empower students by providing a clear and engaging pathway to personal development and career readiness, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to succeed during their college years and beyond.
Embarking on your university journey with Privateer Passage and Suitable arms you with powerful tools to maximize your college experience and prepare for future success. Here’s why every student should take advantage of these innovative platforms:
Privateer Passage is tailored to enhance essential skills that go beyond traditional classroom learning. By participating in curated events and activities, you can develop critical soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, and effective communication, which are highly valued in the professional world.
Suitable acts as your personal dashboard for tracking activities you do on campus, from attending events to writing your first resume. With a user-friendly interface, it allows you to easily log events, manage your involvement, and see your progress in real time. This hassle-free management tool ensures you never miss out on opportunities to grow and learn.
Engage with a community of like-minded peers and professionals. Privateer Passage offers numerous opportunities to connect with alumni, industry leaders, and fellow students through networking events and workshops, helping you build valuable relationships that could benefit your career.
With the Privateer Passage, you can create a compelling digital profile that highlights your skills, projects, and participation in various activities. This profile can be shared with potential employers, providing a detailed showcase of your capabilities and experiences directly linked to your involvement in Privateer Passage.
As you participate in activities and complete milestones within Privateer Passage, you’ll earn points and badges in Suitable that not only mark your achievements but also motivate you to continue engaging. These rewards not only boost your morale but also enhance your resume, making you a competitive candidate in the job market.
The mobile accessibility of Suitable ensures that you can manage your activities, check updates, and engage with your community from anywhere, making it incredibly convenient to stay involved and informed no matter your schedule.
Privateer Passage is a structured program designed to help students engage deeply with their university community, develop essential soft skills, and prepare for professional success. It offers a variety of activities and events that contribute to personal and professional growth.
Suitable is a digital platform that supports the Privateer Passage program. It allows students to track their participation in various activities, manage their engagement, and document their achievements. Suitable provides a user-friendly interface where students can view their progress, earn points, and receive personalized activity recommendations.
You can access the Privateer Passage by downloading the mobile app from your phone's app store or by visiting the Suitable website on a desktop (click here to learn more). Log in using your university email and password to start exploring. You can also log in on a computer by clicking the “Suitable” tile in your apps at myapps.uno.edu. if you want to log in from a computer (click here to learn more). You can also log in to http://myapps.uno.edu and click on the "Suitable" tile.
The Privateer Passage allows you to track a wide range of activities including workshops, seminars, club meetings, volunteer opportunities, and more. Each activity is designed to help you build upon your skills and increase your involvement on campus.
Points and badges are earned by participating in designated activities and events listed on the Privateer Passage. Each activity has a point value, and completing these activities will accumulate points and earn you badges that showcase your achievements.
Yes! Suitable allows you to create a professional profile that highlights your participation in activities, skills you’ve developed, and badges you’ve earned. You can easily share this profile with potential employers to demonstrate your active involvement and personal growth during your university years.
If you experience any technical issues with the Suitable platform, please contact support@suitable.co for assistance. Be sure to provide a detailed description of the problem so that the support team can help you resolve it efficiently.
You can also troubleshoot using Suitable's resource center: https://support.suitable.co/hc/en-us/categories/115000079751-Students
No, there is no cost for students. Privateer Passage and the Suitable platform are provided as part of your university services to enhance your educational experience.
To maximize your experience, actively participate in a variety of activities offered, regularly check the platform for new opportunities, and engage with the community. Setting personal goals and reviewing your progress on Suitable can also help keep you motivated and on track.
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For more information about Privateer Passage or Suitable, please contact studentaffairs@uno.edu or sil@uno.edu. We are here to help you navigate and make the most of these resources!
