The General Education Program will undergo a process of continual assessment. During each year other than those designated for an overall program review, two or three groups of participating courses will undergo review so that over three years all courses in the program will be assessed. This cycle will be conducted twice and then the entire program would be reviewed. This process will ensure continual evaluation.
Assessment Cycles
- Assessment of Effective Communication and Scientific Inquiry: Fall 2019, 2023, etc.
- Assessment of Perspective on Society and Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis: Fall 2021, 2024, etc.
- Assessment of Human Expression, Integrative Thinking, and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: Fall 2022, 2025, etc.
- Assessment of the General Education Program: Fall 2026, etc.
Standard Timetable for Assessment of General Education Courses
- Assessment Materials Available to Departments - Mid-Summer
- Assessment Reports due to the GEC - October 15
- Feedback from the GEC Sent to Departments - Early Winter Semester
Effective Communication
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2019, 2022, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Effective Communication Assessment Data Template
Effective Communication Assessment Rubric
Effective Communication Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Effective Communication Approved Plans for Assessment
- EN 109 Intensive College Composition
- EN 111 College Composition I
- EN 211 College Composition II
- FR 300 Reading and Writing
- GR 202 Intermediate German II
- GR 301 Advanced German I
- LDR 100 Effective Communication in the Workplace
- SN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
- SN 301 Advanced Spanish
- SP 100 Public Address
- SW 272 Basic Crisis Intervention Skills
Scientific Inquiry
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2019, 2022, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Scientific Inquiry Assessment Data Template
Scientific Inquiry Assessment Rubric
Scientific Inquiry Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Scientific Inquiry Approved Plans for Assessment
- BI 100 Biological Science
- BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles
- BI 210 Principles of Ecology
- BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- BI 305 Ecology of the Northern Forest
- CH 105 Chemical Principles
- CH 109 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences
- CH 111 General Chemistry I
- GC 100 Physical Geography
- GC 210 Earth Hazards
- GC 255 Physical Geology
- LDR 220 Assessment in the Workplace
- PH 201 College Physics I
- PH 202 College Physics II
- PH 220 Introductory Physics I
- PH 221 Introductory Physics II
- PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (Originally submitted as PY 100)
- SO 308 Methods of Social Research II
- SW 308 Methods of Social Research II
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2020, 2023, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Assessment Data Template
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Assessment Rubric
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Approved Plans for Assessment
- AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy
- AS 104 Stellar/Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology
- CS 120 Computer Science
- EC 140 Consumer Economics
- EC 410 Managerial Economics
- MA 101 Quantitative Literacy
- MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Originally submitted as MA 171)
- MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation
- MA 113 Finite Mathematics (Originally submitted as MA 103)
- MA 115 Precalculus
- MA 161 Calculus I
- PH 101 Eureka: Einstein, the Universe and Everything
- PH 102 Physics of Sound and Music
- PL 160 Introduction to Logic
- PSY 201 Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications (Originally submitted as PY 305)
- SO 208 Methods of Social Research I
Perspectives on Society
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2020, 2023, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Perspectives on Society Assessment Data Template
Perspectives on Society Assessment Rubric
Perspectives on Society Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Perspectives on Society Approved Plans for Assessment
- AIS 373 Issues in Scholarly Communications and Information Literacy
- BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media
- BC 471 Mass Communication and Society
- CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ 370 American Street Gangs
- EC 101 Introduction to Economics
- EC 340 Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy
- ED 101 The American School
- EN 206 Survey of Journalism
- FR 310 Introduction to French Civilization and Culture
- GR 310 Introduction to German Civilization and Culture
- GR 311 Central European Culture and Civilization
- HM 205 Food and Film
- HN 362 Cultural Food Patterns
- HON 101 Origins of Western Values-Antiquity
- HON 201 Origins of Western Values - Medieval to Modern
- HS 120 Turning Points in History
- HS 221 The United States to 1865
- HS 222 The United States Since 1865
- HS 283 U.S. Women's History
- HS 292 African American History
- HS 330 United States Sport History
- LDR 200 Ethical Leadership in the Workplace
- LG 317 World Studies through Literature in Translation
- MGT 121 Introduction to Business
- NAS 280 Storytelling by Native American Women
- NAS 330 Native Cultures and the Dynamics of Religious Experience
- PL 180 Introduction to Ethics
- PL 181 Business Ethics
- PL 182 Computer, Information, and Technology Ethics
- PL 184 Legal Ethics
- PL 185 Medical and Bioethics
- PL 310 Social and Political Philosophy
- PS 101 Introduction to Political Science
- PS 105 American Government
- PS 215 Introduction to Law
- PS 309 State and Local Government
- PS 411 American Political Thought
- PSY 101 General Psychology
- SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture
- SN 312 Introduction to Spanish America
- SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture
- SO 101 Introductory Sociology
- SO 113 Social Problems
- SO 351 Social Change
- SO 353 Globalization and Asian Societies
- SO 362 Gender and Society
- TE 351 Humanity and Technology
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2021, 2024, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Assessment Data Template
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Assessment Rubric
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Approved Plans for Assessment
- AH 336 Health Care in a Multi-Cultural Society
- AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- BC 415 Intercultural Communication
- CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I
- DFST 360 Deaf History (Originally submitted as SL 350)
- ED 495 Experience Tanzania
- EN 311/311Z World Literature in English
- EN 314 Traditional Oral Literatures: Selected Native American Cultures
- EN 316 Native American Novels and Poetry
- EN 317 Native American Drama, Nonfiction and Short Stories
- EN 375/375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature
- EN 378 Early African-American Literature
- EN 379 Modern African-American Literature
- EN 411/411Z Topics in World Literature
- FR 101 Elementary French I
- GC 164 Human Geography
- GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures
- GN 100 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies
- GR 101 Elementary German I
- GR 201 Intermediate German I
- HL 322 International Health Issues
- HL 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Health Care - Latin America
- HON 301 World Cultures: A Humanities Perspective
- HON 302 World Cultures: Social Sciences
- HS 201 World History to 1520
- HS 202 World History since 1400
- HS 233 Native American History
- HS 252 Middle East Since 600
- HS 254 History of Africa
- HS 255 History of Asia
- HS 339 United States' Immigration History
- IP 190 Introduction to International Studies
- LDR 300 Leadership in Diverse Workplaces
- NAS 204 Native American Experience
- NAS 212 Michigan & Wisconsin Tribal Relations
- NU 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Healthcare - Latin America
- PL 270 World Religions
- PS 207 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought
- PS 440 Race, Politics and Public Policy
- RUS 101 Elementary Russian I
- SN 101 Elementary Spanish I
- SN 102 Elementary Spanish II
- SN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
- SO 322 Social Class, Power and Mobility
- SO 372 Minority Groups
Integrative Thinking
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2021, 2024, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Integrative Thinking Assessment Data Template
Integrative Thinking Assessment Rubric
Integrative Thinking Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Integrative Thinking Approved Plans for Assessment
- AD 270 Concepts and Culture
- AH 102 Growth and Development
- AN 287 Culture, Society, and Happiness
- BC 430 Health Communication and Media
- CS 101 Web Site Construction
- EC 337 American Economic History
- EN 250 Intro to Gender & Sexuality in Literature
- EN 283 Survey of British Literature I
- EN 284 Survey of British Literature II
- FR 202 Intermediate French II
- GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
- HL 440 Critical Issues in Health Education
- HON 211 The Social Sciences
- HS 130 Globalization and You
- HS 135 Virtual Tours
- HS 313X Culture in Context
- HS 337 American Economic History
- HS 354 History of Prejudice
- IP 313X Culture in Context
- IP 490 International Studies Seminar
- LDR 400 Systems Thinking in Workplace Leadership
- NAS 240 Sacred Ground: Native Peoples, Mother Earth and Popular Culture
- NAS 315 History of Indian Boarding School Education
- NAS 320 American Indians: Identity and Media Images
- NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements
- PL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PL 260 Philosophy of the Arts
- PL 280 Philosophy of Religion
- PL 330 Existentialism
- SN 313X Culture in Context
- SO 287 Culture, Society, and Happiness
- SP 110 Interpersonal Communication
- SP 434 Environmental Communication in an International Context: Brazil
Human Expression
(Assessment Reports Due Fall 2021, 2024, etc.)
GEC Assessment Report Template
Human Expression Assessment Data Template
Human Expression Assessment Rubric
Human Expression Student Artifact Template
Example Learning Outcomes Report for BC415
Human Expression Approved Plans for Assessment
- AD 181 Visual Literacy in Global Culture
- AD 260 Why America Looks This Way
- AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture
- DAN 305 History and Theory of Dance
- EN 110 Good Books
- EN 112 Mythology
- EN 125 Introduction to Film
- EN 215 Introduction to Creative Writing
- EN 220 Introduction to Shakespeare
- EN 285 Survey of American Literature
- EN 286 Survey of American Literature II
- EN 310 Literature and the Bible
- EN 370 American Literature I: Columbus to the American Revolution (1492-1800)
- EN 371 American Literature II: Emergent National Voices (1800-1865)
- EN 372 American Literature III: Realism, Naturalism, through WWI (1865-1930)
- EN 373 American Literature IV: Modern Voices (1930-1970)
- EN 376 American Literature V: Contemporary Voices (1970-Present)
- FR 362 Survey of French Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries
- FR 363 French Literature Since 1900
- FR 426 18th Century French Literature
- FR 428 20th Century French Novel
- GR 320 Great Works in German Literature
- HON 111 Fine Art: Modern Sources
- HS 110 History and Popular Culture
- MU 125 Music in Society
- MU 127 The Beatles: Their Music, Their Times
- MU 145 Intro to Music Literature
- MU 320 Survey of Jazz, from its Origins to the Present
- MU 325 World Music
- NAS 101 Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community I
- NAS 102 Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community II
- NAS 207 Seasonal Exploration Anishinaabe Language
- NAS 424 Indigenous Activism and Contemporary Cultural Expression
- SN 315 Introduction to Literary Study in Spanish
- TH 130 The Theatre Experience