Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Meyer, Clarkson University; Dick Pratt, Clarkson University

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Liberal Education

outcomes, Clarkson University has adopted anoutcomes based set of graduation requirements. .The Clarkson Common Experience unifies eachstudent's learning in a major field of study with learning expectations that broaden the student'sunderstanding of our modern world. Graduates are expected to meet outcomes in fundamentalacademic abilities, in personal and social development, and in prescribed areas of knowledge.While some outcomes may be achieved in a single course, the Common Experience Curriculumidentifies four components that serve as common threads through multiple courses. These are:(a) learning to communicate effectively, (b) developing an appreciation for diversity in bothworking and living environments, (c) recognizing the importance of

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Kami Carey, Howard University

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Liberal Education

Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Kami Carey, Howard University KAMI CAREY is a Ph.D candidate at Howard University in the department of Communications and Culture. Her research interest include identifying ideologies and identities of Black sojourners. She plans to teach at Southern Polytechnic State University in the Fall of 2007. Page 12.1458.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Road to the Global Engineer: Using Liberal Arts Prerequisites Effectively in Engineering DesignAbstract This paper examines the role liberal arts education plays in providing theengineering

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Liberal Education

. Laura Grossenbacher is the Director of Technical Communications in the Department of Engineering Professional Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Page 12.743.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Finding a “place” for reading and discussion courses: Design and assessment of “Social and Ethical Impacts of Technology”AbstractThis paper discusses the development and assessment of a reading and discussion course entitled“Social and Ethical Impacts of Technology.” Taught in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’sDepartment of Engineering Professional Development by members of the