General Education & CORE4 Alignment
Outcomes Goal Team
October 8, 2015
(X) Attendees
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Terina Lathe
Kelvin Thompson
Richard Coulter
Mary Heuser
Roschella Stephens
Chris Brawley
Mary Kilburn
Sabrina Black
Elizabeth West
Owen Sutkowski
Frankie Tack
Pat West
Keith Powell
Quillie Hunt
Brad Bostian
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Guests:
GenEd refers to a package of classes (18 hours) with three goals attached: Critical Thinking, Written
Communication, and Oral Communication. All students in all program will be assessed at the GenEd
level. Because 18 hours (or six courses) does not allow for much opportunity to fully develop the three
goals, the CORE4 was developed to further develop the students skills through their time at CPCC.
CORE4 goals include Information Technology and Quantitative Literacy, Personal Growth and
Responsibility, Communication, and Critical Thinking. Essentially, GenEd is entry/foundational skill
building and CORE4 is further building, expanding up on those foundational skills.
GE/CORE4 is not going away. The purpose of this committee is to align them in a way that makes sense
to faculty and students. The ultimate goal of the larger committee is to have an actionable
recommendation by January 4, 2016.
Last year GE Committee decided to go from seven goals to three goals. The definitions listed for those
three goals are staying, however we do have the opportunity to tweak the indicators. CORE4 definitions
and indicators are more flexible, but must adhere to what is already being done in GE.
Goals of the Outcomes Working Team
A) Choose and prioritize competencies/traits
B) Clarify the role of GE
C) Clarify the role of CORE4
D) Map competencies/trait to Gen Ed/CORE4
---------------------------------------1) What did you personally gain most form your college experience?
Self-reliance, Stretched, Cultural variations, Belonging, Curiosity, Passion, Disparate ideas, Discipline,
Ideas of self, Employability, Global awareness, Respect for self and others (where there was a lack
thereof prior), Excitement for new ideas, Confidence, Career skills, Qualitative/Quantitative skills,
research literacy
2) What do you think students want?
Exploration, Autonomy, Respect, Guidance, Orientation, Exposure to different ideas and culture,
Exposure to information and resources, New knowledge/ways of thinking, Self-confidence,
Adulthood/maturity, Personal respect, Critical consumers, Time management, Financially sustainable
career with a long-term pathway, A clear set of skills they deem as useful, Career flexibility,
Individualized attention, Humility, They don't freaking know what they want, Connection to community,
MEANING - ask deep questions about life, how to be human
3) What do employers want?
Thinking on their own, Critical thinking, "Soft skills", Personal accountability , Taking initiative, Brings
more to the job, No tunnel vision, Integrated skill sets, Multi-skill, Meta Cognition, Meta Majors, Writing
and reading, Lifelong learner, authentic curiosity, Loyalty/sincerity to the job. Dedication. Ownership,
Basic common sense, Collaborate on a team, Organizational citizen (not gossiping, treating coworkers
with respect), Engagement
4) What do you want for your students?
Global awareness, Passion -- for anything, Well rounded, Marketable/employable, Accountable, Depth -discussion of real problems/issues, Compassion, Tolerance, Mind stretched and open, Challenging
assumptions, Initiative, Critical thinking -- application of knowledge, Confidence to make mistakes and
try again -- admit limitations, willingness to ask questions, Understand the purpose for their education -that everything is connected, Effective communicators -- with public/coworkers/employers/clients/etc,
Participate and interact in tangible ways,
Curiosity, Excitement, Mindfulness, Challenge old ideas, Be a risk taker (somewhat), Willing to challenge
what the standards are, Good citizens, Critical consumers -- consumers of media/politics/etc, Decent
human being/respectful, Question authority, Come prepared,
5) What is the purpose of college CPCC?
Transformation, Help them to become self-sustaining contributor to society,
Culture/technical/intellectual curiosity, Give them a safe place to ask questions/take risks/challenge,
Learn how to work well with others, Transition/bridge to the next phase of one’s life, Lifelong learning,
Help them find their purpose, Open to new ideas -- what you are isn't going to fit for everyone, Modeled
to entry level skilled position -- create someone to serve the community, Ready for workforce entry,
Ability to obtain credentials, Competencies, Flexibility
Adapt to a rapidly changing society/global community, Graduates reflect our standards
Hope for people in the community. eg-- influx of students during the recession
Decide on ten competencies or traits that CPCC needs to provide for students
- Global awareness
- Civic responsibility
- Write/Read/Comprehend at a college level -- communication
- Mindfulness/initiative
- Cultural compassion
- Critical thinking
- Self Reflective/Self-Assess
Please see the SharePoint site for assigned readings and discussion board.
Next meeting will be on October 22nd, 1:30pm