1. Revision of GE Assessment Policy

2. History EO 595 (now, 1033) mandates periodic assessment of GE
Senate approved GE Assessment plan in 2004 (re: WASC 2003 visit)
16 committees, one for each area
Each committee must have only current GE instructor representation
Timeline: three years
4 areas yr 1; 8 yr. 2; synthesis yr. 3

3. Status As of Nov 19, 2008, four committees have completed plans
Three of these committees have conducted assessments
Six committees have developed outcomes only
Two committees are still considering outcomes; four have never met

4. This Referral:
Decommission present GE Assessment committees, but keep the work
Create new Academic Senate, ad hoc GE Assessment Committee, separate from present standing GE Committee

5. Why This Referral Now
EO 1033 mandates development of learning outcomes for GE
WASC is expecting that GE Assessment plan is implemented
It is the right thing to do; it will help student learning

6. Advantages to New Structure
One committee instead of 16
Committee does not have to reinvent wheel for each area; work can be consolidated
Administratively, easier to support one committee than 16
Committee staffing consistency and ease
Can use existing data: GWT exams, capstone projects, etc.

7. Committee Composition
One faculty rep from each college (8)
One from ASI (1)
One from Undergrad studies (1)
Support from: Undergraduate Studies, Institutional Research Assessment and Planning, & Faculty Center for Professional Development