Development of Detailed Criteria for Each Category of GE

Approval of New and Existing Courses in New GE Program

5-Year Review of Each Category for Inclusion of Content

Syllabi, Exams, Reading Lists, Assignments, Interviews with Faculty and Chairs Meetings with Departments and Programs
Report to Dean, Faculty Senate, VP, CSU System, WASC

Outside Consultants for Program Review

Revision of GE Program and Review Procedures

Transcript Analysis (Native vs. Transfers)

Development of GE Assessment Sub-committee

Development of Outcomes Expectations for Each Category

Development of Criteria and Methods for Assessment

Focus on Basic Skills (Monitoring and Enforcement)

Focus on Use of GE in Majors (Relation to Program Assessment)

Focus on Synthesis, Integration and Use of GE Knowledge

Early Steps and Attempts to Gather Information:

• Participation and Leadership in CSU System Conferences
• Attendance and Training at National Workshops
• Review of Standardized Tests Available
• Surveys of Current Students and Alumni
• Surveys of Graduating Seniors and MA Candidate
• Use of CSU System Comparison from SNAPS
• Productivity Grant to Develop Logic/Critical Thinking Lab
• "The Cal State San Bernardino Experience" Essays
• Student Portfolios from Senior Writing Courses

Next Steps in GE Assessment:

Collection of Baseline Data in Freshman Seminars
Experimentation with National Exams
ACT COMP MSAT
College BASE
Monitor CSU System Plans and Policies
Development of Performance Indicators