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Developing Structures and Processes to Foster Integration Between
Curricular and Co-Curricular Experiences
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Robert Flaherty, Steve Jones, Earl Brewster, & Matt Horner
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What Do You Do Here?
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“Sir, I am helping to put a man on the moon.”
Do you see a strong connection between your day-to-day work and the institution’s mission? How would your campus be different if everyone did?
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United States Air Force Academy Graduation
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USAFA Institutional Outcomes
Critical thinking Clear communication Scientific reasoning and the principles of science Application of engineering methods The human condition, cultures, and societies Ethics and respect for human dignity Leadership, teamwork, and org. management National security of the American republic Warrior ethos as airmen and citizens
https://www.usafa.edu/academics/outcomes/
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Overview
Course of Instruction at the Air Force Academy Integrating Learning on our Campuses
Identifying Obstacles to Integration
Developing Structures and Processes to Foster
Integration
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Your United States Air Force Academy
Undergraduate, Liberal Arts
Commissioning Source Residential Experience Course of Instruction
Academic core (29 courses) Academic major – Bachelor of
Science Military Education/Training Athletics Airmanship
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Outcomes-based Curriculum at USAFA
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Integration with the Academic Majors
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Integration with Military Education and Training
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Integration with Athletics
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Table Discussions - Integration
Discuss and provide examples of how the core or general education program at your institution is integrated across disciplines, co-curriculum, etc.
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What are some areas of potential integration?
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Identifying Obstacles to Integration
Every institution has its own, unique obstacles USAFA obstacles Insular/isolationist organizational structures (stove
pipes) Inadequate communication/critical information flow Lack of shared vision/priorities, unity of effort Traditions and organizational inertia Special/external interests High rate of rapid turnover among faculty and staff Deployments and other intervening, competing
requirements
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Table Discussions – Obstacles to Integration
What challenges to integration have you experienced on your campus?
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Structures and Processes at USAFA
Structure Outcome Teams (9)– curriculum, assessment
Interdisciplinary, staff and faculty (no ownership) Members involved in delivery of curriculum
Outcome Strategy Team – oversight Representation from across the institution Leadership involvement
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Structures and Processes at USAFA
Process Existing Curriculum Process
Legitimacy, codification
New Layer of Approval Outcome Teams
Intentional Communication Connect to the mission Address stakeholders (3 star, faculty, staff, cadets, alumni)
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Table Discussion
Can you identify specific processes or structures that would address some of the obstacles on your campuses?
Write out some ideas – share with the table
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Wrap-Up
Please take two minutes to write down: 1. The most important thing you’ve learned during this
afternoon’s session; and 2. One specific action you will take, based on this
session, once you are back on your home campus.
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Thank you!
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