l iberal e ducation & a merica ’ s p romise (leap) a leap workshop january 2016 welcome!!
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LIBERAL EDUCATION & AMERICA’S PROMISE (LEAP)
A LEAP WorkshopJanuary 2016
Welcome!!
LEAP FACILITATORS: Greg Cook, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Joan Littlefield Cook, Director of Academic Assessment
Brent Bilodeau, Assist. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Jessica Hutchison, LEAP Student Intern
Other LEAP Facilitators—check name badges and use these veterans as experts!
TEAM INTRODUCTIONS
OUR 6TH YEAR OF LEAP WORKSHOPS
2016: 31 Participants on 7 teams
Since 2011: 585 participants on 121 different teams
Thank You!!!
WORKSHOP GOALS:
Increase awareness of LEAP, potential for improving student learning at UWW.
Help students, faculty, & staff discuss and define what LEAP means for us at UWW.
Facilitate progress toward concrete actions in exploring and implementing LEAP.
Support each other toward LEAP progress.
LEVELS OF UNDERSTANDING FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT Wide variety of Leap knowledge is
assumed:“Leap, what is it?”“Leap, I’ve heard of it.”“Leap, I’m a veteran!”
All voices are welcome.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
2-day workshop Jan. 5-6 Written action plans due from teams Jan. 25 Teams implement Spring plans Feb.-Apr. Teams check in on progress, revisions April Revised plans due for AY 2016-2017 June 6 Teams implement AY 2016-2017 plans AY 2016-2017 Team posters on Assessment Day Spring, 2017
(TBD) Check on team progress Spring, 2017
(TBD)
Stipends
LEAP = LIBERAL EDUCATION & AMERICA’S PROMISE History and background Association of American Colleges &
Universities. A 21st century education for a global society High-quality baccalaureate education for all
students Define learning that matters Research-based broad principles
ELEMENTS OF LEAP Essential Learning Outcomes Principles of Excellence Inclusive Excellence High-Impact Educational Practices VALUE Project
LEAP ENDORSED OR APPROVED BY: Association of American Colleges & Universities (2005) UW System, Growth Agenda & More Graduates UW-Whitewater:
Administration Academic and Student Affairs Baccalaureate Learning Outcomes Team (2009-2010) Whitewater Student Government (Spr. 2010) Academic Staff Assembly (Spr. 2010) Faculty Senate (Spr. 2010)
LEAP Teams and Working Groups (like you!) Representing multiple areas of campus
Essential Learning Outcomes &Principles of Excellence
Greg Cook
ESSENTIAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (handout) What all students should achieve.
Freshman year, and to graduation, at successively higher levels.
Curriculum and co-curriculum.
General education and majors/minors.
It’s what employers want (see employer surveys).
Prepare students for 21st-century careers in an ever-changing world with increasing global connections.
Can we predict job and career needs more than 10 years out? How do students prepare?
Generalizable knowledge and skills, preparing graduates to be adaptable, creative, innovative.
See also, Principles of Excellence (handout).
ESSENTIAL LEARNING OUTCOMES,PRINCIPLES OF EXCELLENCE
Which of these do we do best?
Where do we need to work harder or fill a gap?
What are your reactions, reflections, criticisms?
Any questions?
Break
10:30-10:45
High-Impact Educational Practices
Joan Littlefield Cook
Lunch
11:45-12:30
Inclusive Excellence
Brent Bilodeau
The Equity Gap
Greg Cook
Break
2:00-2:15
America’s Promise
Greg Cook
Action Plan Instructions
Joan Littlefield Cook
Team Time: 3:00-4:15
UC 259UC 260UC 261UC 262UC 264UC 266UC 268
Please return here by 4:15
Wrap Up & Questions
LIBERAL EDUCATION & AMERICA’S PROMISE (LEAP)
A LEAP WorkshopJanuary 2016
Welcome Back!!
LET’S LEAP!!
Opening Comments &Overview of Day 2
Greg Cook
VALUE Rubrics & Action Plan Measures
Joan Littlefield Cook
Campus LEAP Resources
Jessica Hutchison
Break
10:30-10:45
OPEN DISCUSSION & QUESTIONS
Questions about LEAP?
What issues and challenges do we face in higher education, nationally and regionally?
How can LEAP help us respond, innovate, thrive?
UWS/AAC&U Faculty Collaboratives Project
LEAP Day 2016
ACTION PLAN INSTRUCTIONS
See the Action Plan handout.
Hang your posters and assemble in UC 259, by 2:00.
Lunch & Team Time: 12:00-2:00
UC 259UC 260UC 261UC 262UC 264UC 266UC 268
Hang your poster and assemble in UC 259 by 2:00.
Sharing the Plans
Break: 2:45-3:00
Please return to UC 259 at 3:00 for AWARDS and CLOSING COMMENTS.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Written action plans are due January 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO8x8eoU3L4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUTlo5CDiXs
Liza StenzEleanor Jacobson
Thank You!!
LET’s LEAP!!!