Draft 11/02/2007 to be voted on in January meeting of the Faculty Organization
Resolution on Amendments and Framework for Principles 3-5
IU NORTHWEST GENERAL EDUCATION PRINCIPLES
(Note: Principles 1-5 and definitions were adopted by
the IU Northwest Faculty Organization on 03/24/2006)
The following general education principles guide the achievement of excellence in
undergraduate education at IU Northwest. They describe university level capabilities,
knowledge across disciplines, awareness of diversity and ethics that we believe every
graduate of an IU Northwest baccalaureate degree program should attain. These
principles embrace learning experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning,
ethical practices, successful careers, and effective citizenship.
Principle
Definitions, with proposed
amendments crossed out or
underlined
Framework/Requirements
1. Foundations
for Effective
Learning and
Communication
Fluency in reading, writing,
and oral communication;
mastery of the basic principles
of logical, mathematical, and
scientific reasoning; and
literacy in information
resources and learning
technologies.
4 foundation courses
W131, S121, M1XX, science with a lab:
Advanced Courses: 2 intensive writing
designated, 1 designated in oral
communications, mathematical reasoning
and scientific reasoning (total of 2-5
courses in the major when possible)
(ADOPTED 10/20/2006)
2.Breadth of
Learning
3. Critical
Thinking,
Integration, and
Application of
Knowledge
Mastery of the core concepts,
principles, and methods in arts
and humanities, cultural and
historical studies, the social
and behavioral sciences, and
the mathematical, physical,
and life sciences.
6+6+6+3 credits
Logical analysis and synthesis
of information and ideas from
multiple perspectives; critical
acquisition, integration, and
application of knowledge in
students’ intellectual, personal,
professional, and community
lives.
PROPOSED:
Mandatory capstone course in the major.
(ADOPTED 10/19/2007)
Note: Resolution on outcomes to be voted
on November 16, 2007 by Faculty
Organization
Schools/colleges will certify that
students have met critical thinking
outcomes. We recommend that schools
and colleges assess critical thinking at
an intermediate level as well as at the
advanced capstone level.
Draft 11/02/2007 to be voted on in January meeting of the Faculty Organization
4. Diversity
Valuing the diversity of human
experience, as exemplified in
race, ethnicity, social class,
language, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, age, and or
disabilities; understanding how
these categories are often used
to create injustice; recognizing
our common human heritage
and the interconnectedness of
communities in the region, the
nation, and the world.
PROPOSED:
Some of the Principle 2 courses and
advanced/writing intensive courses from
Principle 1 should be designated as
diversity courses.
Outcomes for this principle could also be
met by enriching educational
experiences such as service learning, an
internship, a capstone project, student
teaching, an independent study
research/creative activity, study abroad,
a show, or a performance.
One of several outcomes will be:
● Students will demonstrate knowledge
of racial minority experiences and
worldviews and how they shape U.S.
culture.
Schools/colleges will certify that
students have met diversity outcomes
and are responsible for incorporating
the necessary courses and/or enriching
experiences into their curriculum and
for assessing those outcomes.
5. Ethics and
Citizenship
Knowledge of the principles of
ethics and the principles,
history, and experience of the
structures of governance;
The application of the
principles of ethics and
governance to the larger
society, one’s immediate
community, and to individual
conduct on campus and in
society.
PROPOSED: Some of the Principle 2
courses and advanced/writing intensive
courses from Principle 1 should be
designated as ethics or citizenship courses.
Outcomes for this principle could also be
met by enriching educational
experiences such as service learning, an
internship, a capstone project, student
teaching, an independent study
research/creative activity, study abroad,
a show, or a performance.
Schools/colleges will certify that
students have met ethics and citizenship
outcomes and are responsible for
incorporating the necessary courses
and/or enriching experiences into their
curriculum and for assessing those
outcomes.