This extensive overview first surveys the history of general education
in the United States. It discusses how the recommendations of
stakeholder groups have shaped general education in recent decades.
Subsequent chapters detail best practices and findings in the assessment
of student learning as it relates to the general education curriculum
across institutional types. The discussion then turns to the larger
impact of general education on culture and society as students navigate
life beyond the undergraduate experience. The final chapters will
provide insight into how various institutions are innovating through the
general education curriculum, as well as a discussion on the keys to
maintaining the relevancy of this curriculum throughout the 21st century
and beyond.
Perfect for courses such as:
Assessment of Student Learning Higher Education Administration
Academic Issues in Higher Education Introduction to/Foundations of
Higher Education