General Education

1. General Education

2. Associates in Science & Arts Degree Associates in Applied Science Degree Six general abilities of educated person Nine Areas of Knowledge Five Areas of Knowledge Four Higher-Level Skills CEUs Diplomas Certificates

3. Associates in Science & Arts Degree Associates in Applied Science Degree Six general abilities of educated person Nine Areas of Knowledge Five Areas of Knowledge Four Higher-Level Skills CEUs Diplomas Certificates

4. Associates in Science & Arts Degree Associates in Applied Science Degree Six general abilities of educated person Nine Areas of Knowledge Five Areas of Knowledge Four Higher-Level Skills CEUs Diplomas Certificates

5. What did HLC have to say about all this? “The college’s use of dual purpose statements, multiple lists of goals, and differing learning outcomes undermine the purpose and intent of general education for higher learning institutions.” -2011 HLC Report Evonne Carter, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Milwaukee Area Technical College

6. More specific HLC comments • Need one common list • Needs to be measurable • Should be outcome based – measure what students can actually do, not what we require them to do. • Past discipline reviews good, but were input based – states objectives, what we hope to accomplish, but did not measure if students achieved outcomes • Class climate surveys good, but are subjective – students’ perceptions of what they learned • Results should be used to improve student learning. • Progress report due in 2013

7. Assessment Committee’s Response to HLC • Became a standing committee of IAC • Wrote mission and vision statements • Created a sub-committee to review the Purposes of General Education

8. Assessment Committee Mission To promote and coordinate meaningful assessment practices at Muskegon Community College that will improve student learning. (April, 2011) Vision Our community college will engage in meaningful assessment practices to improve student learning.(April, 2011) Assessment Committee Members: Ed Breitenbach, Pam Brown, Sherri Chandler, Erin Hoffman, Kathy Krentz, Tracy Lee, Kathy Pollock, Marcia Truxton, Chris VanOosterhout, Larry Visconti, Andy Wible, Dave Wiggins

9. Sub-Committee Work • Subcommittee members: Sylvia Hayes, Erin Hoffman, Ed Breitenbach, Andy Wible, Jeff Stipes, Kathy Pollock • Meeting dates: 3/29, 4/14, 4/29, 5/26, 6/30, 7/28, 8/22 • Research: Information gathered from other schools including GVSU, MSU, GRCC, Bay de Noc CC, Jackson CC, Delta College, Lansing CC, Monroe County CC, Northwestern MI CC, Mott CC, Oakland CC, Alverno College, University of Michigan, also add the MACRAO agreement • Information gather from MCC faculty at Faculty seminar days in Jan 2011 and Maydays activities.

10. Student Learning Outcomes for General Education Proposed Communication ..knowledge and application of written and verbal communication competencies using college level information literacy skills Problem Solving and Technology ..knowledge and problem solving skills using logical, mathematical, and scientific reasoning as well as technological resources Ethical Reasoning and Creativity ..knowledge and application of creativity in the arts and the ability to critically examine ethical values, principles, and issues. Personal, Social, and Cultural Awareness ..knowledge and life skills required of an effective member of a diverse and global community

11. How does this affect instructors and students? • No changes in Graduation Requirements • No changes in MACRAO Agreement • Provide common set of measurable outcomes • Less confusing and convoluted for students reading the catalog • Instructors use existing assignments or assessments to demonstrate students are achieving these outcomes. • Satisfy HLC accreditation committee criteria for a educational program

12. What role do instructor’s play? • Instructors of indentified courses will use assignment or assessments to measure some aspect of the student learning outcomes for general education • Baseline data will be collected Fall 2011 with the potential to collect follow-up data in Winter 2012 or Fall 2012

13. Student Learning Outcomes Worksheet for General Education Courses SAMPLE

14. Hypothetical student schedules • We will present 2 hypothetical student schedules to demonstrate how all four areas will be assessed • “John” for ASA • “Jane” for AAS

15. Course Name (Credit Hours) – Requirement Category/Sub-Category FALL 2011: 14 credits ENG 101 English Composition (3) – Communication BIOL 103L&L Introductory Biology (4) – Math/Science PHIL 101 Basic Concepts of Philosophy (3) – The Human Experience/Ethics and Logic SPAN 101 Basic Spanish (4) – Elective WINTER 2012: 15 credits ENG 102 English Composition (3) – Communication MATH 111 Algebra with Coordinate Geometry (4) – Math/Science ART 101 Beginning Art (3) – The Human Experience/Aesthetic Values PEA 101A Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition (1) – Physical Education SPAN 102 Basic Spanish (4) – Elective SUMMER 2012: 7 credits SOC 101 Principals in Sociology (3) – The Human Experience/Social Relationships ANTH 103 Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society (3) – Human Cultures/International PEA 101A Hatha Yoga (1) – Physical Education John Student's ASA Schedule:

16. Course Name (Credit Hours) – Requirement Category/Sub-Category FALL 2012: 16 credits HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1500 (4) – Human Cultures/Western World PSCI 111 Introduction to American Government (4) – Human Cultures/American PSYC 201 General Psychology (4) – Elective SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (4) – Elective WINTER 2013: 13 credits HUM 195 Introduction to Humanities (3) – Elective SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (4) – Elective ENG 231 Themes in Women's Literature (3) – Elective HIST 102 United States to 1877 (3) – Elective TOTAL: 30 electives (min. 28) 36 gen ed. (min. 34) John Student's Schedule cont.

17. John's Total 2-Year GenEd Assessment Exposure

18. Course Name (Credit Hours) – Requirement Category FALL 2011: 13 credits BUS 101 Principals of Accounting I (4) – Business Core BCOM 101 Business and Technical Communications (3) – Gen. Ed. COM 101 Oral Communications (3) – Gen. Ed. BUS 127 Human Relations (3) – Gen. Ed. WINTER 2012: 13 credits BUS 121 Introduction to Business (3) – Business Core BCOM 102 Advanced Business and Technical Communications (3) – Gen. Ed. BUS 126 Business Math (3) – Career Program CIS 120A Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3) – Gen. Ed. PEA 103 Weight Training (1) – Gen. Ed. SUMMER 2012: 8 credits BUS 200 International Business (3) – Business Core PSCI 111 Introduction to American Government (4) – Gen. Ed. PEA 101A Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition (1) – Gen. Ed. Jane Student's AAS schedule:

19. Course Name (Credit Hours) – Requirement Category FALL 2012: 16 credits BUS 122 Principles of Management (3) – Career Program BUS 123 Business Law I (3) – Career Program BUS 125 Supervision (3) – Career Program BUS 222 Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior (3) – Career Program BUS 102 Principles of Accounting II (4) – Elective WINTER 2013: 12 credits BUS 260 Principles of Marketing (3) – Career Program BUS 273A Human Resource Management (3) – Career Program BUS 166 Quality Customer Service (3) – Elective BUS 114 Personal Finance (3) – Elective TOTAL: 62 (min. 62) Jane's AAS Schedule cont.

20. Jane's Total GenEd Assessment Exposure

21. What do we ask from you? Interest in evaluating what students have learned • Commitment to collect student data in one or more of your classes for one or more terms • Fall 2011 • Winter 2012 • Fall 2012

22. Student Learning Outcomes worksheet practice Questions?