RCOB Core Review Update

RCOB Core Curriculum – Guiding Principles The RCOB curriculum should be influenced by the mission, values, and culture of the school and the university Our Learning goals state the educational expectations for our degree program. Our curriculum maps out how the college facilitates achievement of program learning goals.

RCOB Core Curriculum – Guiding Principles Our curriculum will be defined by: values, skills, and business intellect structures (how the content is organized and sequenced to create a systematic, integrated program of teaching and learning). pedagogies (teaching methods, delivery modes) experiences – inside and outside the classroom Our Learning goals specify Intellectual, behavioral and character competencies the program is intended to instill.

Concept Develop Mission-Driven Behavioral, Intellectual & Character Competencies in Graduates Characteristic of Our Values and Culture

Concept Develop Mission-Driven Behavioral, Intellectual & Character Competencies in Graduates Characteristic of Our Values and Culture Today’s Goal: Presenting a conceptual framework – for discussion, revision and eventually approval.

Conceptual Model

Conceptual Model Faculty Identify the Purple Elements which become our Learning Goals

RCOB Core Curriculum RCOB Core Curriculum Conceptual Design B.S.(A.)B.A Learning Goals USI/ RCOB Faculty RCOB Graduates’ Intellectual Competencies RCOB Graduates’ Character Competencies USI Mission, Values, culture RCOB Mission, Values, culture RCOB Graduates’ Behavioral Competencies Skills Business Intellect Values RCOB Core Curriculum Structure B.S./B.A Experiences Pedagogies

RCOB Core Curriculum Faculty identified Intellectual, Behavioral, and Character competencies Organized, systematic, integrated program of teaching and learning Transformational experiences – inside and outside the classroom

RCOB Core Curriculum Faculty identified Intellectual, Behavioral, and Character competencies Organized, systematic, integrated program of teaching and learning Transformational experiences – inside and outside the classroom Notice – RCOB Core Curriculum is NOT courses

RCOB Core Curriculum RCOB Core Curriculum Conceptual Design B.S.(A.)B.A Learning Goals USI/ RCOB Faculty RCOB Graduates’ Intellectual Competencies RCOB Graduates’ Character Competencies USI Mission, Values, culture RCOB Mission, Values, culture RCOB Graduates’ Behavioral Competencies Skills Business Intellect Values RCOB Core Curriculum Structure B.S./B.A Experiences Pedagogies

Mission Driven Curriculum USI is an engaged learning community advancing education and knowledge, enhancing civic and cultural awareness, and fostering partnerships through comprehensive outreach programs. We prepare individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community. RCOB: Our mission is to place the student at the center of our college's educational activities, both inside and outside the classroom. We are committed to offering a value-driven business education that provides personalized attention, enhances lifelong learning, values creativity and innovation, ensures an interactive learning experience, and nurtures social responsibility and integrity.

Example of RCOB Learning Goals Character Competencies consistent with USI & RCOB Mission In support of the University and College Missions, the RCoB provides transformational experiences that aim to develop graduates who are empathetic, engaging, and entrepreneurial

Example of RCOB Learning Goals Behavioral Competencies consistent with RCOB Mission & Environmental Scanning RCoB provides transformational experiences that aim to develop graduates who can effectively adapt to change, solve complex problems, and collaborate across networks

Example of RCOB Learning Goals Intellectual Competencies consistent with RCOB Mission & Environmental Scanning RCoB provides transformational experiences that aim to develop graduates who know, can apply and derive recommendations from core business content.

Example of RCOB Learning Goals In support of the University and College Missions, the RCoB provides transformational experiences that aim to develop graduates who are empathetic, engaging, and entrepreneurial (Character Competencies consistent with USI & RCOB Mission) RCoB provides transformational experiences that aim to develop graduates who can effectively adapt to change, solve complex problems, and collaborate across networks (Behavioral Competencies consistent with RCOB Mission & Environmental Scanning) RCoB provides transformational experiences that aim to develop graduates who know, can apply and derive recommendations from core business content. (Intellectual Competencies consistent with RCOB Mission & Environmental Scanning)

Example Competencies RCOB: Our mission is to place the student at the center of our college's educational activities, both inside and outside the classroom. We are committed to offering a value-driven business education that provides personalized attention, enhances lifelong learning, values creativity and innovation, ensures an interactive learning experience, and nurtures social responsibility and integrity. USI is an engaged learning community advancing education and knowledge, enhancing civic and cultural awareness, and fostering partnerships through comprehensive outreach programs. We prepare individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community.

Example Competencies Character Competencies Behavioral Competencies RCOB: Our mission is to place the student at the center of our college's educational activities, both inside and outside the classroom. We are committed to offering a value-driven business education that provides personalized attention, enhances lifelong learning, values creativity and innovation, ensures an interactive learning experience, and nurtures social responsibility and integrity. USI is an engaged learning community advancing education and knowledge, enhancing civic and cultural awareness, and fostering partnerships through comprehensive outreach programs. We prepare individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community. Adapt to Change Collaborate Across Networks Solve Complex Problems Empathetic Engaging Entre- preneurial Know Apply Recommend RCOB Graduates Character Competencies Behavioral Competencies Intellectual Competencies

Character Competencies Example Competencies Values Empathetic Engaging Entre- preneurial Character Competencies Curiosity Determination Imagination Passion Professionalism

Character Competencies Behavioral Competencies Example Competencies Values Empathetic Engaging Entre- preneurial Character Competencies Curiosity Determination Imagination Passion Professionalism Skills Adapt to Change Collaborate Across Networks Solve Complex Problems Behavioral Competencies Analytical Inquiry Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Leadership

Example Competencies Values Character Competencies Skills Empathetic Engaging Entre- preneurial Character Competencies Curiosity Determination Imagination Passion Professionalism Skills Adapt to Change Collaborate Across Networks Solve Complex Problems Behavioral Competencies Analytical Inquiry Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Leadership Business Intellect Know Recommend Apply Intellectual Competencies Accounting B-Com B-Law CIS MIS Decision Science Economics Finance Management Marketing

Next Steps Discussion of model by faculty Faculty provide feedback, revisions Finalize/approve the framework/model for curriculum design Implementation phase Identify specific competencies Identify specific values, skills and business intellect Identify specifics of the organized, systematic, integrated program of teaching and learning Identify transformational experiences