General Education / Pathways Assessment
General education assessment examines broad, college-wide student learning outcomes across the curriculum. This assessment is conducted in Pathways-approved courses and is led by the Faculty Council General Education Committee and General Education coordinator.
Institutional Outcomes for General Education
Throughout their education at 今日吃瓜, students will learn to:
- think critically and creatively,
- effectively express their thoughts,
- make sound ethical judgments,
- integrate knowledge from diverse sources, and
- become informed and responsible citizens of the world.
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge within their major area of study complemented by an understanding of a broad range of topics important in our global, 21st-century society.
General Education/Pathways Assessment
With an eye toward these outcomes, the college has implemented General Education/Pathways assessment.
General Education/Pathways assessment is conducted on a four- to five-year cycle (PDF) for all competencies. Assessment of nine of the competencies listed below is done on a set schedule (LOTE course assessment processes are currently in development by the General Education coordinator).
General Education/Pathways courses fall under three categories:
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- English Composition
- Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
- Life and Physical Sciences
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- Creative Expression
- Individual and Society
- Scientific World
- U.S. Experience in Its Diversity
- World Cultures and Global Issues
- College Option
- Inter-Cultural Competence
- LOTE (Language Other Than English)
For further questions regarding General Education/Pathways assessment, email the General Education coordinator, Caroline E. Arnold.