1. Discussion on General Education
What I want to do in the next hour
Talk briefly about our general education curriculum
Stimulate discussion about it--
Eric Schultz
EEB, GEOC, DGenEd
29 January 2019
Department Heads

2. Goals
DGE
Structure
Communication

3. How could the curriculum improve?
Clearer outcomes
Greater flexibility and simplicity
Better integration
Fuller use of High-Impact Practices

4. What are we proposing to do?
Design a new structure that is better suited to preparing our students for today’s challenges
Imbue the curriculum with a greater sense of excitement and purpose

5. Breadth and Depth

6. Breadth and Depth

7. Breadth and Depth
Topics courses have no prerequisites that are not Gen Ed topics courses
Students take at least seven courses, comprising one course in each topic and at least three courses in one topic
Selected courses represent at least 6 subject areas

8. Breadth and Depth
No more than one course that is required for the major may be counted
Scientific theory and empiricism course is a lab course except for students in majors in Biological and Physical Sciences

9. Breadth and Depth
Integrative experience:
Topics course that highlights connections among disciplines, and/or a service-learning course, internship, or a capstone course