The University of Georgia’s Office of Instruction has introduced the Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR), a digital credential that compiles students’ academic courses and extracurricular activities to highlight their validated achievements and competencies.
“By helping students recognize and articulate what they’ve learned, we’re not just enriching their education — we’re giving them a powerful advantage in the job market,” said Marisa Anne Pagnattaro, vice president for instruction and senior vice provost for academic planning.
The CLR links student experiences to six new Institutional Competencies: Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Social Awareness and Responsibility, Leadership and Collaboration, and Creativity and Innovation. These skills are valued by employers but can be difficult to quantify or present. The CLR aims to address this challenge by making these competencies visible to students.
All University of Georgia students can now access the CLR Portal using their UGA MyID. Through the portal, they can learn about the Institutional Competencies, search for courses aligned with these competencies, and explore the platform’s features. As students progress through courses and activities, their dashboard will update each semester with completed or ongoing competencies. This information will also appear in Athena and the Bulletin to assist with course registration decisions related to career goals. The university plans to add more opportunities to the CLR over time.
When registration opens each semester, students may use their CLR to review their progress across all six competencies, identify strengths, and pinpoint areas needing development. This tool is designed to help them connect classroom learning with co-curricular involvement as they plan future opportunities.
Students can customize versions of their CLR for purposes such as graduate school applications or job searches. They have flexibility in highlighting relevant experiences for different audiences.
Further details are available at clr.uga.edu.
