General Studies
Meeting Notes
October 16, 2009
General Studies Taskforce
Notes
October 16, 2009
10:30-12:00 WC133
1. Notes from last meeting were reviewed, no changes or corrections
2. Reviewed last week’s material and revised the second goal
3. Discussion points:
- what does someone need to take out of here as a citizen of the world
- don’t develop program around exceptions
- don’t let current course offerings guide the goals and outcomes
- what do you want your students to get from college
4. Small groups formed to formulate outcomes
Develop Intellectual and Practical Skills |
Acquire essential knowledge of principal human achievements of the physical and natural world and perspectives in: Arts and Humanities, History, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Natural and Physical Sciences |
Understand the interdependence of diverse individuals and communities (or societies) |
Integrate knowledge and skills |
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Critical Thinking/Reasoning |
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Quantitative |
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Technology |
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On Friday, 10/23, the small groups will meet from 10:30 and gather at 11:30 in WC 133 to discuss the results.