General Education Mission Statement The General Education Program at SCSU is committed to the ideal of liberal education that provides knowledge, skills and experience and promotes critical thinking and ethical values for a lifetime of integrative learning in a diverse and changing society. The General Education Committee approves the mission as stated and will use additional materials provided in earlier drafts as we pursue goals, objectives and student learning outcomes. As reflected in GEC Minutes of 12/12/2005, approved electronically by membership on 12/20/2005 and forwarded to Faculty Senate. Faculty Senate approved the mission statement at their meeting on 1/24/2006.