College of Arts and Sciences Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes As of 07/21/2006 Department: Art Program: B.A./B.F.A Art Program Goals: 1. Ensure students are engaged in quality experiences in a variety of art disciplines, studio production, art history, art criticism and theory, and aesthetics; Experiences include courses in foreign language and elective credits used to obtain a minor. 2. Increase international content, focus and experience. 3. Have a direct positive impact on the local and extended community. 4. Increase the numbers and diversity of students seeking the BA/BFA degree in Art. 5. Increase support for all faculty to assist with their professional development. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Think critically/creatively (Goal 1) Communicate effectively (Goal 1) Work effectively in teams (Goal 1) Share talents with the community (Goal 1) Understand art in an international context (Goal 2) Engage the immediate community, including assisting local artists and artisans with contemporary experiences. (Goal 3) 7. Work with faculty to enhance opportunities for K-12 children in the region to have significant studio art and museum experiences (Goal 3) 1 8/1/2006 Office of Assessment