AD3
Initiative:  Develop a campus-wide appreciation for the breadth of education (culture of Gen Ed)
UIE:  General Studies Division
Person:  Aaron Profitt


AD3.1
Project dates: 4/1/09-1/1/10
Status: On track
Develop faculty statement on general education's place in Bible college
  • Appoint coordinator, committee to draft
  • Survey faculty
  • Develop draft statement
  • Seek faculty approval
  • Seek administrative approval
  • Seek Board approval
  • Incorporate in Catalog
  • Require statement to be included in all Gen Ed core classes
  • Ask for a chapel addressing GenEd and the Christian, possibly using statement

AD3.2
Project dates: 1/1/09-6/1/09
Status: On track
Ask divisions to discuss GenEd with advisees (following statement's creation at AD 3.1)
  • Present statement on GenEd at faculty meeting
  • Ask divisions to develop strategy for teaching advisees why GenEd matters for them
  • Present division strategies during AW09
AD3.3
Project dates: 1/1/09-11/1/09
Status: On track
Develop "Last Lecture Series"
  • Develop some plans, and identify some possible speakers
  • Work with Student Affairs to determine logistics, feasibility
  • Contact a speaker (if project is deemed possible)
  • Develop promotional materials
  • Hold inaugural lecture in Fall 2009

AD3.4
Project dates: 4/15/09-8/1/09
Status: Not due yet
Develop "Faculty Conversation" series
  • Discuss with Academic Committee, Student Affairs, President
  • Ask for faculty volunteers, topics
  • Work to plan a few events for this academic year
  • Develop promotional materials
  • Begin holding events in Fall 2009

AD3.5
Project dates: 8/1/09-6/1/11
Status: Not due yet
Work with GenEd faculty to develop classroom strategy to educate students about role of GenEd in Christian life
  • Convene ad-hoc committee of GenEd faculty to develop plan
  • Develop coordinated strategy to address GenEd-Christian connection in all GenEd classes, including assessment plan
  • Present plan in AW10 for implementation in Fall 2010
  • Implement plan in GenEd classes in Fall 2010
  • Review initial assessment data; possibly tweak program for Spring 2010
  • Present assessment data for whole year in AW11

AD3.6
Project dates: 8/1/08-5/1/09
Status: Completed
Create graduation award to highlight Educated Christian Statement, especially breadth of educational achievement
  • Implement Award (completed early Spring. 2008)
  • Get permanent plaque hung on wall in General Studies area
  • Select recipient for 2009
  • Continue to award EC Award in future years
 


Academic Development

Academic Development includes topics such as: new academic programs; the culture of general education; adjunct integration; faculty and student research; faculty overload; “first-year experience” programming; retention and graduation rates and goals; refinement of assessment processes; educational technology; and transfer and/or articulation agreements.