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General Education Assessment
Philosophy
While education within a major field of study prepares each student to achieve success within a chosen vocation, general education provides the cornerstone of understanding in areas that prepare him or her for life. The goal of general education is to provide the skills necessary for one to be an educated member of society. Please see the rest of the General Education Philosophy Statement
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GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT
1. The ability to explore and participate
A. Reasoning and Inquiry in Science – the study of physical and biological science B. Math Computation – coursework that utilizes mathematics as a primary tool for problem solving
2. The ability to communicate
C. Communication – coursework that enhances the ability to communicate the written and spoken word
3. A comprehension of the relationship between the individual and the wider world
D. Human Behavior – the study of human behavior on the person, social, and political levels
E. Cultural Environment – the study of humanities and the fine and performing arts
Reasoning and Inquiry in Science
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Assessment Instrument |
Responsibility |
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ASTR 1000 Matrix |
Science Faculty |
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GEOL 1100 |
Science Faculty |
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PHYS 1090, Pre-Post Tests |
Science Faculty |
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BIOL 1000, Pre-Post Tests |
Science Faculty |
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CAAP Test: Science Reasoning |
DIR |
Math Computation
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Assessment Instrument |
Responsibility |
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Post-test in DVST 0930 |
Math Faculty |
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Math Rubric for MATH 1000 |
Math Faculty, Faculty Review Team |
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CAAP Test: MATH 1400, MATH 1450 |
DIR |
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Student Survey |
Math Faculty |
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Faculty Focus Group |
Math Faculty |
Communication
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Assessment Instrument |
Responsibility |
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Writing Rubics ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020 |
English Faculty |
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CAAP Tests: Reading, Writing Skills |
DIR |
Human Behavior
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Assessment Instrument |
Responsibility |
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POLS 1000 |
Social Science Faculty |
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ANTH 1200 |
Social Science Faculty |
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ANTH 1300 |
Social Science Faculty |
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HIST 1211 |
Social Science Faculty |
Cultural Environment
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Assessment Instrument |
Responsibility |
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Student Attendance at Cultural Events |
DIR |
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Student Focus Group Questionnaire |
DOA |
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Creativity Assessment |
DOA – In development |