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Greater Expectations for Student Transfer: Georgia’s Statewide Model

Greater Expectations for Student Transfer: Georgia’s Statewide Model. Dorothy Zinsmeister Senior Associate for Academic Affairs University System of Georgia August 12, 2004. Greater Expectations in Georgia.

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Greater Expectations for Student Transfer: Georgia’s Statewide Model

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  1. Greater Expectations for Student Transfer:Georgia’s Statewide Model Dorothy Zinsmeister Senior Associate for Academic Affairs University System of Georgia August 12, 2004

  2. Greater Expectations in Georgia • Greater Expectations for Student Transfer project—Georgia, Utah, Maryland • Three year project funded by FIPSE • Strategies and project results driven and determined by state context

  3. Pre Greater ExpectationsGeorgia Context University System of Georgia (USG) in 2004 34 Public Institutions 4 Research Universities 2 Regional Universities 13 State Universities 2 State Colleges 13 Two Year Colleges

  4. Pre Greater ExpectationsGeorgia Context • USG Board of Regents establishes policy for all 34 institutions • Supporting infrastructure in place • Conversion to semesters a pivotal event • Common core curriculum • Common course numbers, course titles, course descriptions http://www.usg.edu/admin/accaff/newcore/

  5. Pre Greater ExpectationsGeorgia Context A System-wide ‘articulation’ agreement--core curriculum fully transferable (with a few caveats) among all 34 institutions

  6. “Greater Expectations” in Georgia • Faculty surveys and focus groups • Council on General Education assumes more proactive role—common learning outcomes for the core curriculum • Learning outcomes for courses in the core curriculum • Expanded role and responsibilities for core curriculum transfer ombuds

  7. “Greater Expectations” in Georgia • Team of 12 attended AACU Greater Expectations(GE)Forum in November 2003 • Developed plan to expand engagement • Working more closely with Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs • Greater Expectations theme for CAO’s (2004-2006)

  8. “Greater Expectations” in Georgia • CAO’s met in April 2004 to discuss GE Report and its implications for the University System • Prioritized issues associated with the priorities in the report • Invited Carol Schneider to CAO and CSO joint summer meeting in July 2004

  9. Next Steps • Plan to meet with 34 campus ‘ombuds’ in October 2004 • ‘Develop’ core purpose statement for the System • Continue to keep learning outcomes for the core on the forefront for discussion

  10. More Next Steps • Assist institutions with assessment of the core curriculum • Tie Greater Expectations for Student Transfer to other related initiatives i.e. retention, etc. • Make available AACU membership opportunities

  11. Questions?

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