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Program Goals and Learning Outcomes for LS179 and LS379


Common Goals:

1. Introduce students to education in a liberal arts environment by

* integrating information and intellectual approaches from different disciplines,
* directly addressing the nature of the liberal arts,
being multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary in their approach to the topics,
* emphasizing the responsibilities of a liberally educated person,
promoting understanding about the campus community, and
* utilizing active learning opportunities.

2. Assist students in making the transition to UNCA by providing opportunities for students to:.

* becoming an active member of the campus community,
* develop personal responsibility for their choices and goals, and
* learn about campus resources.

Common Learning Outcomes:

Students will:
* Be able to clearly articulate in writing their ideas about course content.
* Be able to clearly articulate in class discussion their ideas about course content.
* Understand how a liberal arts education differs from other approaches to higher education.

Program Outcomes:

1. Achieve goals and learning outcomes above, across all courses.
2. Improve retention from 1st semester to 2nd semester and from Freshman year to Sophomore year.
3. Improve student satisfaction on the UNC System Sophomore Survey along the following dimensions:

Choosing same college again
Advising
Accurate degree information
Knowledge of campus policies
Community Services Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities

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