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Greater Expectations for Student Transfer: Georgia’s Statewide Model. Dorothy Zinsmeister Senior Associate for Academic Affairs University System of Georgia August 12, 2004. Greater Expectations in Georgia. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Greater Expectations for Student Transfer:
Georgia’s Statewide Model
Dorothy Zinsmeister
Senior Associate for Academic Affairs University System of Georgia August 12, 2004
Greater Expectations in Georgia
Greater Expectations for Student Transfer project—Georgia, Utah, Maryland
Three year project funded by FIPSE Strategies and project results driven
and determined by state context
Pre Greater Expectations Georgia Context
University System of Georgia (USG) in 2004 34 Public Institutions
4 Research Universities 2 Regional Universities 13 State Universities 2 State Colleges 13 Two Year Colleges
Pre Greater Expectations Georgia Context
USG Board of Regents establishes policy for all 34 institutions
Supporting infrastructure in place Conversion to semesters a pivotal
event Common core curriculum Common course numbers, course
titles, course descriptionshttp://www.usg.edu/admin/accaff/newcore/
Pre Greater Expectations Georgia Context
A System-wide ‘articulation’
agreement--core curriculum fully transferable (with a few caveats) among all 34 institutions
“Greater Expectations” in Georgia
Faculty surveys and focus groups Council on General Education assumes
more proactive role—common learning outcomes for the core curriculum
Learning outcomes for courses in the core curriculum
Expanded role and responsibilities for core curriculum transfer ombuds
“Greater Expectations” in Georgia
Team of 12 attended AACU Greater Expectations(GE)Forum in November 2003
Developed plan to expand engagement
Working more closely with Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Greater Expectations theme for CAO’s (2004-2006)
“Greater Expectations” in Georgia
CAO’s met in April 2004 to discuss GE Report and its implications for the University System
Prioritized issues associated with the priorities in the report
Invited Carol Schneider to CAO and CSO joint summer meeting in July 2004
Next Steps
Plan to meet with 34 campus ‘ombuds’ in October 2004
‘Develop’ core purpose statement for the System
Continue to keep learning outcomes for the core on the forefront for discussion
More Next Steps
Assist institutions with assessment of the core curriculum
Tie Greater Expectations for Student Transfer to other related initiatives i.e. retention, etc.
Make available AACU membership opportunities
Questions?