{"id":35417,"date":"2024-04-09T11:14:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T18:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/?page_id=35417"},"modified":"2024-09-04T10:08:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T17:08:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About General Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16d6d0ca\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3e82f16\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9455dad7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9455dad7\">\n\n<p>General Education is a foundation of knowledge and life skills that prepares students for success and encourages their development into informed and engaged critical thinkers. General Education at EWU covers a broad variety of subjects. It introduces research, creative and service projects, and emphasizes success skills and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 2017, the Faculty Senate voted overwhelmingly to change the structure of General Education. See key changes from the old program and a timeline for implementation below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-874bf95c\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-7526f5bc gb-button-text smooth-scroll\" href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/general-education-requirements\">General Education Requirements<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-905f93c2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-905f93c2\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/05\/geology1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student with notepad sitting above a valley with a lake\" class=\"wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/05\/geology1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/05\/geology1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/05\/geology1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/05\/geology1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72b59c68\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key differences between the previous General Education model and the new model are:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Total number of credits decreases<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>In its final implementation the new General Education program will have around\u00a0<strong>fifteen credits fewer<\/strong><br><br>Previous\u00a0sublists\u00a0have been removed. Our new model only requires two courses from each of the main Breadth Areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts &amp; Humanities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This will streamline the General Education experience for students.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Outcomes<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<p>Outcomes have become a more ingrained aspect of General Education at EWU to help make the experience more cohesive for students and more assessable for faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following outcomes are from the AAC&amp;U best practices and are currently being honed to best fit EWU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For FYE and Breadth courses, each class will focus on two Learning Outcomes:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analytical Thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Literacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative Literacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity &amp; Global Studies requirements will include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analytical Thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Literacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And&nbsp;<strong>Diversity&nbsp;<\/strong>or<strong>&nbsp;Global Issues&nbsp;<\/strong>(as applicable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More about Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, see our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/outcomes\">Outcomes page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">CPLA dropped for students enrolling in 2016-2017<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<p>The existing CPLA requirement has been dropped in recognition of students&#8217; incoming levels of computer literacy. Discussions of technology requirements are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering if you have to take it? See our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e9570482 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b06b34e5 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Other graduation requirements<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ab7b9741\">\n\n<p>Other courses required for graduation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing competency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing proficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative literacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capstone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these courses are consistent with the previous General Education Requirements (GECR).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aa5f182\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Year 17-18: Beginning of implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce the general education requirements to 2 courses in each breadth area, shaving 10 credits off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer more FYE pairs and single FYE courses. Support for FYEs (summer workshops, integration of goals, assessment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each currently approved general education course identifies the outcomes that best fit their course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Year 18-19: Continued Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase out CPLA requirement (possibly replace with technology across the curriculum [TAC])<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build FULL capacity in FYEs and assess them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide stipends to faculty who volunteer to incorporate goals into their courses and assess them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build capacity for writing and quantitative stand-alone courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All new courses submitted to CPAC intended to meet GE requirements describe the goals they intend to integrate and assess<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of development of Breadth Area Criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Year 19-20: Continued Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of Diversity and Global Studies Criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of Writing Proficiency Criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Year 20-21: Anticipated Completion of Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of Capstone Criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and total roll out of new General Education program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-bab665f2\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5ac73fe9 gb-button-text smooth-scroll\" href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/generaleducation\/frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Differences The key differences between the previous General Education model and the new model are: In its final implementation the new General Education program will have around\u00a0fifteen credits fewer Previous\u00a0sublists\u00a0have been removed. 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