About the Committee

1. Composition: 12
   • 9 Faculty, one chosen from each of the Senate divisions
   • 1 Basic Skills faculty representative
   • 1 Student
   • 1 non-voting, ex officio member
   • General Education Coordinator --
      
2. Selection: Standard
   • Coordinator of General Education: Subsequent to the present coordinator's term, the Coordinator of General Education will be appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research for a three-year term, and may serve no more that six consecutive years.
   • The PVPAAR will select the Coordinator from a list of three nominees recommended by the General Education Committee.
   • The search process for the Coordinator of General Education will be directed by the PVPAAR in consultation with the General Education Committee.
      
3. Charges:
   • Oversee the operation of the General Education Program as adopted by the faculty, advise the General Education Coordinator, and participate in the annual evaluation of the General Education Coordinator.
   • Enforce the provisions of the General Education Program.
     • These include:
       • Determining the number of core courses offered by departments.
       • Developing guidelines for selection of Further Studies courses, subject to Senate approval, and approve Further Studies credit (added 3/30/99).
       • Developing the concept of Issues and Perspectives courses, according to the guidelines approved by the faculty
       • Soliciting proposals for Issues and Perspectives Courses
       • Approving proposed Issues and Perspectives Courses
       • Develop and implement, in concert with the Coordinator of General Education, the assessment process for General Education.
       • Develop, implement, and assess, in concert with the Coordinator, the across the curriculum component of the General Education Program.
       • Recommend changes to the program when necessary. Proposed changes will be considered by the Faculty Senate; major changes shall automatically be sent to the General Faculty for approval.
       • Develop and coordinate the General Education advising process.
       • Work with the Coordinator to develop the annual report on the assessment of General Education.
       • Report at least annually to the Faculty Senate regarding:
         • The current core course offerings, including lists of courses and enrollments.
         • The current Issues and Perspectives course offerings, including lists of courses and enrollments.
         • Any changes in the list of core courses and Issues and Perspectives courses.
         • Results of assessment of general education courses.
         • The extent of implementation of Issues and Perspectives courses.
         • Any problems or difficulties regarding the program, with recommendations for improvement.

revised 4/10/2000