GNED 101 Introduction to General Education
This course introduces students to the purpose of the General Education Program at the College of Southern Idaho. Students will understand how general education supports the mission of the College; enhances degree programs; enriches understanding of the self, society, and the natural world; provides a basis for inquiry, expression, and problem-solving; and contributes to lifelong learning and wellness. Students will be introduced to strategies fundamental to college success. Students are encouraged to complete this class within their first 15 credits. See the current course schedule for individual section descriptions.
General Education Competency
Institutionally Designated
GNED 101Introduction to General Education
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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General Education Competency
Institutionally Designated
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to the purpose of the General Education Program at the College of Southern Idaho. Students will understand how general education supports the mission of the College; enhances degree programs; enriches understanding of the self, society, and the natural world; provides a basis for inquiry, expression, and problem-solving; and contributes to lifelong learning and wellness. Students will be introduced to strategies fundamental to college success. Students are encouraged to complete this class within their first 15 credits. See the current course schedule for individual section descriptions.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- VALUE: This course provides an environment in which students can discover their own value of general education and recognize their own achievements in that pursuit. At the end of the course, students will be able to explain the value of general education and their own progress as a generally-educated learner.
- PERSPECTIVE: This course introduces students to multiple perspectives (what we call “ways of knowing”) from which to view problems, issues, society, and themselves. At the end of the course, students will be able to describe how a way of knowing generates a unique perspective and how the distinct ways of knowing are at the same time interconnected.
- INTEGRITY: This course emphasizes the importance of integrity toward self and others, both inside and outside the context of the college. At the end of course, students will be able to appraise the implications of acting with or without integrity.
- ENGAGEMENT: This course introduces students to the skills, strategies and campus resources necessary for engaged learning. At the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate how the use of these resources impacts engaged learning.
- COMMUNITY: This course builds community and provides an environment of inclusiveness and support. At the end of the course, students will be able to explain the impact of community on engaged learning.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. Introduce students to “academic reading.”
B. Introduce students to “academic communication.”
C. Introduce students to the following campus resources:
a. Student Code of Conduct
b. Student Services
i. Bookstore
ii. Campus Security / Rave
iii. Child Care
iv. Learning and Tutoring Commons
v. Peer Tutoring
vi. Fine Arts Center
vii. Library
viii. Career Services
ix. Counseling Services
x. Challenge Course
xi. Recreation Center / Outdoor Program
xii. Student Councils and Committees
xiii. Student Disability Services
xiv. Student Health Services
xv. Veterans Services
xvi. Workforce Development
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Outcomes are assessed on a rotating basis every semester.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
A. Mandatory Assignments:
1. Participate in collaborative work
2. Culminating project
B. Mandatory Evaluations:
1. None
C. Mandatory Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials
1. Dependent upon section content