Learning through Instruction A Committee of the Commission on the Liberal Arts Maeve Howett, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Nursing Kim Loudermilk, Senior Lecturer, ILA, College Co-Chairs

Committee Participants Boyles, John – Graduate student, GDR Cadray, Lynell – Associate Dean/Chief Diversity Officer, School of Nursing Crowley, Cheryl – Associate Professor, REALC, Emory College Ehteshami, Sheba - Alumna Gouzoules, Sarah – Associate Dean for International and Summer Programs, Emory College Klehr, Harvey – Professor, Political Science, Emory College (resigned due to department demands) Kohlhorst, Drew – Asst. Director, Center for Science Eduation, College Layne, Jonathan – Board of Trustees Levy, Steven - Professor, Psychiatry, School of Medicine Lim, Daniel – Undergraduate Student, College MacBeth, Cora – Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Laney Graduate School Newsom, Carol - CH Candler Professor, Old Testament, Theology Sales, Jessica – Assistant Research Professor, School of Public Health Stutz, Aaron - Associate Professor, Oxford College Sweatman, Maureen - Director of Operations, Center for Community Partnerships

Mandate to the Committee: Focus on Pedagogy Curricular structures and processes o Courses and credits New technologies Mentoring

Early Request to Move Structural Concerns to Provost’s Office Allow faculty to teach across units Allow students to enroll in courses across units Coordinate academic calendars Offer flexible types of courses o Variable credits o Variable time: semesters, mini-semesters, workshops, etc. Create system for allocating teaching credits across units based on contact hours, student enrollment, etc. Establish faculty evaluation/reward structure for teaching and mentoring

The Process Life of the mind Great books program Cross unit teaching and learning Capstone experience Four themes became two subcommittees: Inventory of capstone experiences by student researchers on COLA website Intellectual tailgating Synthesis seminar

Most Important Things We Learned 1.A liberal arts education experience can seem disconnected and fragmented, so integrating that experience is crucial. 2.The richness of the liberal arts requires learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. 3.People across the university are passionate about creating a vibrant liberal arts community, but feel structural and financial resources are not available.

Specific, short-term goals – 1-2 years Intellectual tailgating event during a visit by a high-profile Emory-affiliated figure Pre-event Post-event Implementation of a Common Book or Performance Virtual connected space on Instagram or Twitter

Pilot Project Pilot at least two synthesis seminars, working in concert with an established organization, such as the CFDE. Spend next academic year planning. Offer the pilot courses during the academic year. Assessment/evaluation will be a crucial component.

Needed for implementation and success Creation of a central office with a budget and staff to facilitate Creation of “CoLA” time Is this a fundraising opportunity?

Long-term goals Create an Emory liberal arts experience that is shared across units Tell our story in such a way that we become known as a liberal arts research university Provide opportunities for cross-school teaching and learning

Thanks so much. Questions?