Valor Edge & Digital Badging
Evangel recognizes the importance of leadership development through experience, and Valor Edge seeks to highlight those skills.
Through Valor Edge students earn digital badges that reward involvement and leadership on campus. A co-curricular transcript (CCT) displays the badges along with involvement data and substantiates commitment and longevity for those student leaders.
How it works
Badges with Core Competencies
To earn a Macro Badge, a student must first earn at least two Micro Badges from that category. Students build skills upon one another as they advance from role to role in their chosen organizations. Students who participate and hold a position for over a year will have the number of years displayed on their badge.
Note: For the purposes of Valor Edge, involvement tracking began with Fall of 2022 and beyond.
Organizational Senior Executive
Completion Rule: Must earn at least two of the following badges
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Activities Board Executive
Activities Board (AB) develops leaders with a diverse skill set who create campus-wide events that encourage community, an atmosphere of joy, and a sense of belonging.
Core Competencies
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- Vision Casting, Peer Leadership & Collaboration
- Event Planning & Implementation
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Personal & Professional Growth Mindset
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Senate Executive
ESGA Senate is a faith-based student government organization that exists to cultivate professional leadership through enacting policy and financing projects.
Core Competencies
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- Intrinsic Motivation & Self-Management
- Strategic Collaboration
- Parliamentary Structure and Procedures
- Event Synthesizing
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Student Body President
Core Competencies
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- Effective Communication & Public Speaking
- Advocacy between Students and Administration
- Critical Thinking & Emotional Intelligence
- Defining Culture
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Student Ministries Executive
Student Ministries serves students by helping them belong, grow in discipleship through spiritual community, and impact others by using their gifts and abilities on and off campus.
Core Competencies
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- Vision Casting, Strategic Planning & Problem Solving
- Volunteer Onboarding & Management
- Project Management & Implementation
- Relational Leadership & Ministry
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Resident Assistant
The Community Life Department fosters belongingness, cares for the individual, enriches the educational environment, and inspires leadership within a mentoring environment.
Core Competencies
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- Relational Leadership & Mentoring
- Active Listening & Effective Communication
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability to Ever-changing Needs
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Organizational Team Lead
Completion Rule: Must earn at least two of the following badges
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Activities Board: Comah Leader
Activities Board (AB) develops leaders with a diverse skill set who create campus-wide events that encourage community, an atmosphere of joy, and a sense of belonging.
Core Competencies
- Small Group Peer Motivation & Facilitation
- Creative Brainstorming
- Delegation and Time Management
- Technical Skills in one of the following specialty areas: writing and performing sketch comedy, designing and painting set pieces, or writing, filming and editing original short films.
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ESGA Senate: Projects Chair
ESGA Senate is a faith-based student government organization that exists to cultivate professional leadership through enacting policy and financing projects.
Core Competencies
- Small Group Peer Motivation & Facilitation
- Delegation & Time Management
- Communication & Coordination with Campus Departments
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Student Ministries: Campus Leader
Student Ministries serves students by helping them belong, grow in discipleship through spiritual community, and impact others by using their gifts and abilities on and off campus.
Includes the following roles: Point Leader, Campus Chaplain, Community Engagement Team
Core Competencies
- Administration, Planning & Scheduling
- Group Facilitation
- Spiritual Leadership & Service
- Adaptability
- Networking & Recruitment
Organizational Influencer
Completion Rule: Must earn at least two of the following badges
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Activities Board Member
Activities Board (AB) develops leaders with a diverse skill set who create campus-wide events that encourage community, an atmosphere of joy, and a sense of belonging.
Core Competencies
- Customer Service/Hospitality Mindset
- Collaborative Creation & Learning
- Identifying Giftings & Increased Confidence through Experience
- Time Management & Balance
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ESGA Senate Member
ESGA Senate is a faith-based student government organization that exists to cultivate professional leadership through enacting policy and financing projects.
Core Competencies
- Research & Representation of Constituents
- Effective Communication of Ideas
- Professional Presentation, Communication & Formal Debate
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Student Ministries Member
Student Ministries serves students by helping them belong, grow in discipleship through spiritual community, and impact others by using their gifts and abilities on and off campus.
Core Competencies
- Service Mindset
- Relational Ministry
- Communication & Teamwork
- Responsiveness
Mentor Leader
Completion Rule: Must earn at least two of the following badges
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Valor One, First Year Experience: Peer Facilitator
Valor One offers resources and support that empowers first year students to achieve academic excellence, build meaningful connections, and embrace personal growth. We lay the foundation for a fulfilling college experience, equipping them for success both inside and outside the classroom.
Core Competencies
- Small Group Motivation & Facilitation
- Active Listening
- Strategic Questioning
- Critical Thinking & Feedback
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EU Launch: Launch Leader
EU Launch New Student Orientation & Welcome Week is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment where every new student feels supported, connected, valued, and well-informed as they transition into the Evangel community.
Core Competencies
- Small Group Facilitation & Motivation
- Customer-Focused Hospitality & Resourcing
- Emotional Intelligence
- Adaptability & Problem-solving
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Student Ministries: Small Group Leader
Student Ministries serves students by helping them belong, grow in discipleship through spiritual community, and impact others by using their gifts and abilities on and off campus.
Core Competencies
- Effective Communication & Public Speaking
- Advocacy between Students and Administration
- Critical Thinking & Emotional Intelligence
- Defining Culture