Learning That Matters: Building a Culture of Generalizable Education Learning that has a substantial and lasting impact beyond any single course, major, or degree

SACSCOC recommendations: Summary Reassess the scope of the proposal Reconsider the “all students” ambition Review organizational structures supporting the QEP Clarify terminology around general education and the core curriculum Align budget more specifically with goals Improve monitoring/reporting of student metrics Clarify and strengthen assessment plans

VCU’s response Maintain ambition, but narrow scope to a case-in-point: general education at VCU Focus on two key learning outcomes: integrative thinking (a paradigm of connected learning) and digital fluency Support outcomes through university-wide curricular innovation and a focus on digital engagement (“e-portfolio 3.0”)

Proposed Timetable – University-wide conversation, study, and recommendations – Pilot courses aligned with digital engagement/fluency and integrative thinking – New gen ed courses available from all units, open to all students – New gen ed curriculum developed, implementation begins