Background:
The proposed revisions to the General Education syllabus checklist seek to streamline the application process by 1) reducing the amount of verbatim language required and 2) integrating language relating to Gen Ed area objectives and learning outcomes into syllabus sections normally included by instructors and sought by students.
Current version:
1. a verbatim statement of the General Education Objectives for the relevant subject area(s);
2. an explanation of how the general education objectives will be accomplished;
3. a verbatim statement of the SLOs;
4. an explanation of how each SLO will be assessed;
5. the statement "A minimum grade of C is required for general education credit."
6. a weekly course schedule (e.g., topics, assigned readings, other assignments, due dates, assessments) that includes sufficient detail for the General Education Committee to determine the appropriateness of the requested general education classification(s)
Proposed revision:
General Education Syllabus: Required Items
1. a link to verbatim statement of the General Education Objectives for the relevant subject area(s);
2. a course description that clearly addresses not only course-specific issues and goals, but also the General-Education area objectives;
3. a description, list or table of course-specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs) outlining the general knowledge (content) and skills (critical thinking & communication) students can expect to acquire through successful completion of the course, and the assignments through which the SLOs will be assessed;
4. the statement "A minimum grade of C is required for general education credit."
5. a weekly course schedule that includes sufficient detail for the General Education Committee to determine the appropriateness of the requested general education classification(s). This should include topics or themes, a brief summary of the content, assigned materials, other assignments, due dates, assessments.
Supporting Documents:
Tangential issues requiring clarification:
(re: "Grade Integrity Policy")
- Guidance/guardrails vis-a-vis participation, attendance, group work, etc.
- Requirements regarding assessment methods
Undergraduate Affairs