1. Creating Comprehensive Departmental Learning Outcomes With Critical Thinking as a Frame Pam Nessle Curtis Natasha Ramsey UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SACSA 2010

3. Introductions Pam Nessle Curtis, Director, Office of Civic Engagement, Leadership and Service Natasha Ramsey, Graduate Assistant, Office of Civic Engagement, Leadership and Service SUN Grant earned summer of 2010: “Creating Comprehensive Departmental Learning Outcome with Critical Thinking as a Frame”

4. Now let’s start thinking

5. What is your definition of critical thinking?

6. How do you perceive the way your students use reason and logic?

7. What characteristics would your students possess were they thinking more critically?

8. Our Focus How will your students’ thinking be different from start to finish?

9. Our Mission Statement As you develop your STRENGTHS, we help you explore and connect to your PASSION to make positive social change through opportunities, resources, and support that encourage: ▫engagement in your community, ▫reflection on your leadership, and ▫your participation in service.

10. SAMPLE F & P SOUL example Community Engagement SAMPLE F & P SOUL example Community Engagement Connection with the community Promotes active citizenship Discover student’s passion

11. Making the connection… Type of Student Fundamental & Powerful Concept Sound Student Learning Outcomes

12. Tips Keep it simple – pick one thing to work on Become familiar with Gerald Nosich’s work Contact Natasha and me