Timeline

Note: Bullets in this phase do not represent sequential efforts; many of these will overlap and be recursive.

Develop a philosophy and intellectual framework for general education
Determine core competencies/pillars for general education
Develop student learning outcomes for each competency/pillar
Design a curriculum that works with existing resources and allows for evolution and growth
Gather feedback from faculty and other stakeholders for feedback and revision (various points + Campus Presentation April 14, 2023 [proposed date])
Form working groups to move into Phase Two

Prepare for Fall 2023 department meetings and curricular discussions (June-July 2023)
Plan faculty development to support design (June-August)
Create streamlined approval process in collaboration with GEAC (June-September)
Determine courses in consultation with academic departments (August-early October)
Gather feedback from faculty and other stakeholders for feedback and revision (various points)
Recommend new courses or course elements (August-early October)
Undertake analysis of budget impact to colleges (August-September)
Present plan to faculty for approval (late October 2023)

Note: Bullets in this phase do not represent sequential efforts; many of these will overlap and be recursive.

Design longitudinal assessment, including recommendations for administrative processes and structures
Develop crosswalk for students who started under “old” gen ed for seamless completion
Develop crosswalk for transfer students
Gather feedback from faculty, advisors, and other stakeholders
Review all approved courses/ redesigned/modified courses support new SLOs
Assist departments so that all proposed courses have been approved by catalog deadline (March) for Fall 2024 implementation

Go Live Date: Fall 2024
Initial Draft: 12/04/22
Revised Draft: 01/18/23