Here is an outline of our current working plan for Gen Ed Reform at BC. Revisions are inevitable.
Stage 1: Establishing Foundations
– Assemble a Steering Committee
– Define Objectives
– Conduct Research
– Faculty Discussion (where we are now)
Stage 2: Framework Development (Starting Spring 2024)
– Faculty Survey for new Outcomes
– Draft Outcomes and KSAs for each outcome
– Faculty Discussion/Seek Feedback
– Revise Outcomes and KSAs
Stage 3: Pilot courses and Assessment (Starting in 2024-25)
– Recruit 3 – 5 courses per outcome to pilot new outcomes and assess with rubrics
– Review with involved faculty and Gen Ed working groups
– Revise Outcomes and Assessment
Stage 3: Governance and Committee Structure (2024-25)
– Establish dedicated sub-committees for each of the Gen Ed outcomes
– Each committee is responsible for clearly defining and articulating the specific learning outcomes they oversee
– The sub-committees develop criteria that courses must meet to be certified as fulfilling a Gen Ed outcome
– The sub-committees determine the preferred model: basic, deluxe or premium for implementing and assessing the outcome
Stage 4: Assessment and Certification
– The sub-committees develop clear methods for assessing learning outcomes
– The sub-committees review and recommend courses to the CAC for Gen Ed certification.
Stage 5: Implementation
– Expand Gen Ed program to reach all students
– Fine tune outcomes, KSAs and assessment rubrics.
Stage 6: Finalization and Voting
– Refine the proposal based on pilot feedback and faculty discussions
– Conduct a faculty vote on the final proposal
Stage 7: Continuous Evaluation and Adaption
– Review and Reflect
– Modify and Enhance