Greater Expectations for Student Transfer:

Georgia’s Statewide Model

Dorothy Zinsmeister

Senior Associate for Academic Affairs University System of Georgia August 12, 2004

Greater Expectations in Georgia

Greater Expectations for Student Transfer project—Georgia, Utah, Maryland

Three year project funded by FIPSE Strategies and project results driven

and determined by state context

Pre Greater Expectations Georgia Context

University System of Georgia (USG) in 2004 34 Public Institutions

4 Research Universities 2 Regional Universities 13 State Universities 2 State Colleges 13 Two Year Colleges

Pre Greater Expectations Georgia Context

USG Board of Regents establishes policy for all 34 institutions

Supporting infrastructure in place Conversion to semesters a pivotal

event Common core curriculum Common course numbers, course

titles, course descriptionshttp://www.usg.edu/admin/accaff/newcore/

Pre Greater Expectations Georgia Context

A System-wide ‘articulation’

agreement--core curriculum fully transferable (with a few caveats) among all 34 institutions

“Greater Expectations” in Georgia

Faculty surveys and focus groups Council on General Education assumes

more proactive role—common learning outcomes for the core curriculum

Learning outcomes for courses in the core curriculum

Expanded role and responsibilities for core curriculum transfer ombuds

“Greater Expectations” in Georgia

Team of 12 attended AACU Greater Expectations(GE)Forum in November 2003

Developed plan to expand engagement

Working more closely with Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Greater Expectations theme for CAO’s (2004-2006)

“Greater Expectations” in Georgia

CAO’s met in April 2004 to discuss GE Report and its implications for the University System

Prioritized issues associated with the priorities in the report

Invited Carol Schneider to CAO and CSO joint summer meeting in July 2004

Next Steps

Plan to meet with 34 campus ‘ombuds’ in October 2004

‘Develop’ core purpose statement for the System

Continue to keep learning outcomes for the core on the forefront for discussion

More Next Steps

Assist institutions with assessment of the core curriculum

Tie Greater Expectations for Student Transfer to other related initiatives i.e. retention, etc.

Make available AACU membership opportunities

Questions?