IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE COURSE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

Senate Resolution 1012

Background

Program began in Summer 2010 Office of the Provost

Targeting large undergraduate coursesDepartments apply for grants to

redesign coursesTechnology-enhanced learning

Purpose of Program

Promote engaged and critical inquiry models of teaching and learning

Support increased attention to the development of foundational academic skills and core concepts

Improve student learning outcomesIncrease instructional efficiency and

productivity; andImprove student success while

advancing educational excellence

Examples of Technology-Enhanced Learning

Improved representation and presentation of course content, including web-based activities designed to augment in-class instruction

Targeted assessment of student progress and learning outcomes

Web-based assignments or simulations designed to promote practice and mastery of new skills and concepts

Examples of Technology-Enhanced Learning

Learning activities not practicable within traditional classrooms

Increased collaborations between students and instructors

Web-based tools to support learning communities of students

Purpose of Legislation

Formalize student involvement in the application selection process

Provide access point for faculty members seeking student input while developing curriculum

Create mechanism for student involvement in the evaluation part

Encourage sharing of ideas and collaboration

Resolved/Summary

Support the programEncourage faculty collaborationStudent involvement in the selection

process At least one member on the CT Selection

Committee from the college of a currently, redesigned course

Appointed by the council

Resolved/Summary

Senate will provide an access point for faculty seeking student input Provide a form for faculty to fill out and turn in Senate will coordinate with the relevant council

to assemble focus groupStudent member(s) on the CT Selection

Committee will be responsible for formulating questions for surveys in conjunction with the rest of the committee

Resolved/Summary

Senate will work with relevant college councils to host a forum in which faculty can share their successes with the program Allows student interaction and comments Allows faculty to share techniques and

methodologies with other interested faculty members