Guidance from CIRP data

Susan Ikenberry from our Institutional Research office sent me the following report on our CIRP student survey data. Some of this was reported in our Faculty Forum earlier this semester. Very interesting information. CIRP Narrative Items   Susan suggested that answers to the following questions can be found herein: Incoming Students Intended Majors vs Actual Majors they graduate in 4 …

Meeting notes from Ad Hoc Curriculum Review Committee Meeting, February 27, 2015

Ad Hoc General Education Curriculum Review Committee Friday, February 27, 2015 1:30 p.m. Meeting notes Present: Richard Schilhavy, Kathryn Shields, Robert Duncan, Jennie Knight, Marc Williams, Melanie Lee-Brown, Heather Hans, Jim Hood Guests: Damon Akins, Michele Malotky, Drew Hays 1. Drew Hays, Michele Malotky, and Damon Akins reported to the committee regarding their recent attendance …

Ad Hoc Committee for Curriculum Review Agenda for Friday, March 6

(submitted by Jim Hood) Ad Hoc General Education Curriculum Review Committee Friday, March 6 1:00 p.m. Study Abroad/Career Development Conference Room, King Hall Agenda 1. Moment of silence 2. Appoint note-taker for this meeting 3. Discussion and approval of proposed faculty survey and student survey re: effectiveness of current general education program 4. Discuss key …

New Online Tech Training & Professional Development Tool: Atomic Learning!

The College is dedicated to bringing technology training to the entire Guilford Community through a partnership with Atomic Learning. Training videos and assessments are easily integrated into Moodle, and allow faculty to focus instructional time on teaching their subject discipline, not technology! Available 24/7 from campus or home, it includes more than 60,000 step-by-step tutorials …

Portland State Curriculum Revision

[From Kyle Dell] Kyle mentioned Portland State as one of the curricular models in his presentation at the November faculty meeting. He’s provided a link to their web page that reports on their process and strategies.  Interesting stuff. Portland State Curriculum Revision Kyle’s full message was this: Several faculty members asked for any documentation that …

A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future

[From Jennie Knight] Jennie recommends the attached document. It is a long study, analysis, and call to action highlighting the importance of civic and experiential education. A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future A National Call to Action By The National Task Force on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Published by AAC&U There’s more information here: https://www.aacu.org/crucible The …