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General Education Initiative at Eastern Washington University General Education Review Group and the Greater Expectations Team 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 1 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 2 Project Goals ASP- Revitalize general education– inclusive for all students, rigorous, engaging and integrated throughout the students’ educational experience Incorporate cyclical review and revision to maintain evolution of general education 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 3 Project Goals- continued Ensure open, transparent communication at the forefront of our process, engaging the literature, best practices, and research in a fashion that is self-reflective and future-oriented. 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 4 Background EWU Mission: To prepare broadly educated, technologically proficient, and highly productive citizens to attain meaningful careers, to enjoy enriched lives, and to make contributions to a culturally diverse society Academic Strategic Plan confirms our commitment to achieving this mission. FOR MORE INFO... http://www.ewu.edu/x2248.xml 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 5 Our Students Our campus is dedicated to supporting all students in achieving this success. 10,000 students within six colleges Many of EWU students are “under served”—they come from rural areas, are first-generation, and /or lowincome. 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 6 74% traditional aged (18-24) 79% receiving need-based and nonneed based aid 15 % Racial/ethnic diversity 55% of first-time/first year students are first-generation 34% of first year students entering with a 3.5 or higher GPA 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 7 Current General Education Curriculum University Competencies and Proficiencies Core Requirements University Graduation Requirements 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 8 Current Assessment General Education Curriculum Committee (GECC) – Shared Learning Objectives – Three Tiers: Competencies, Core Requirements, University Requirements – Courses assess one objective every three years 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 9 Current Assessment continued End of Program Assessment – Departmental Level – Assessment of Program Learning Objectives on a three year cycle – May include student surveys, work samples, etc. Accreditation Review – In process 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 10 Rationale for Review and Revitalization “A meaningful commitment to educational excellence begins with agreement about the most important goals for student learning.” --Greater Expectations, National Panel Report, AAC&U FOR MORE INFO... http://www.ewu.edu/x2248.xml 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 11 Value Key Learning Outcomes Proposed – Six Pillars of an Eastern Education Critical Thinking and Intellectual Curiosity Communication Diverse Perspectives Internationalization & Globalization Social, Environmental and Ethical Responsibility Disciplinary Expertise 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 12 Enhance Retention While 3 out of 4 first-time, full-time, Baccalaureate Degree-seeking Freshmen at EWU continue to their second year, year-to-year retention rates drop sharply after the second year (2004-2005 CSRDE Retention Survey). 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 13 Foster Student Success to Graduation Graduation rates for our first-time, fulltime, Baccalaureate Degree-seeking Freshmen: 21% graduate after four years 40.4% graduate after five years 45.4% graduate after six years (2004-2005 CSRDE – 11/16/05) 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 14 General Overview of Process Foundational Work Continued Assessment Learning Outcomes for Continuous Campus Consensus Building Improvement Review of Current General Education Requirements Develop Plan for Assessment and Documentation 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 15 Resources History--Failed and Successful Attempts Human Capital—Leadership, Diversity, Faculty Commitment Institutional Resources—Academic Strategic Plan, Faculty Fellows Program 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 16 Obstacles Leadership transitions Funding model Need to integrate transfers/DTA Strength of individual programs and their identity Cynicism Fear of change 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 17 Current Status General Education Review Group – – – – Research on Campus Climate Research on National Models and Best Practices Discussion of Key Learning Outcomes Visioning Conference- Greater Expectations Team Integration Project Proposals – Service Learning and Gen Ed – e-Portfolio Integration Project 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 18 Schedule Year 05-06—Adopting key learning outcomes, “Visioning,” and Planning Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Sep Oct Nov Dec FOR MORE INFO... http://www.ewu.edu/x24094.xml for General Education Initiative Action Plan 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 19 Current Research/Assessment ETS General Education Exam General Education History at EWU Faculty/Staff Survey on Gen Ed Empowering Student Voices Project University Relations Community Survey 7/20/2015 Eastern Washington University 20 Contributors Faculty Fellow for General Education: Sue Marie Wright General Education Review Group Chair- tbd Greater Expectations Team: Marti Brzoska Nick Jackson Richard Meier Esteban Rodriguez-Marek Victor Rodriguez Michelle Whittingham 7/20/2015 General Education Review Group: Barbara Alvin, Mark Baldwin, Marti Brzoska, Cynthia Cutler, Ray Hamel, Fred Hurand, Garrett Kenney, Linda Kieffer, Terry MacMullan, Mimi Marinucci, Robert McGinty, Ginny Mehlert, Suzanne Milton, Deacon Meier, Lisa Nappa, Dave Nelson, Toni Oertling, Robert Quinn, Edward Slack, Robert Stirling, Chris Valeo, Cami Warren, and Michelle Whittingham. 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