Presentation

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand what and why of GE reform (briefly)

2.
 * 1) Participants will describe concepts behind GE courses
 * 2) Faculty/university goals for students
 * 3) Parameters - Title 5 state regulations and CSU Chancellor's Office Executive Orders
 * 4) Broad spectrum of classes categorized into five areas with subareas (link to GE page)
 * 5) Students pick specific number across areas/subareas

2. Understand issues raised by faculty and WASC
 * 1) Issues
 * 2) Unassessable - Difficult/impossible to assess
 * 3) Incoherent
 * 4) Process
 * 5) Senate - assess GE curriculum
 * 6) Make recommendations for changes

3. Be aware of upcoming changes and opportunities
 * 1) National directions for GE - our goals for students, writ large
 * 2) LEAP outcomes - Liberal Education for America's Promise from American Association of Colleges and Universities
 * 3) Baccalaureate Learning Goals adopted by Senate for Sac State
 * 4) Pilot GE program - spring 2011


 * Faculty Involvement will be essential as changes are proposed and implemented!
 * 1) Talk with your Senators; Use department meeting time to summarize & discuss these issues
 * 2) Engage in conversations across departments/colleges to break down existing (historical) barriers - find common ground!
 * 3) GE courses impact all faculty/students; learn and make your voice heard

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