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Gened Inquiry Group # 2

Meeting: January 17, 1997, 2:00-3:20 PM, Science Building, Room 345

Objective: Group 2 discussed the goal statements developed by mixed groups during the January Forum and then drafted a final version.

Knowledge:

To explore, acquire, and integrate knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences

To develop an interdisciplinary understanding of political, economic, social, philosophical, and scientific movements--their origins and implications

To develop a global understanding of diverse cultures, natural and human-made environments, and their interrelationships

Values:

To develop intellectual curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning

To develop the ability for informed, active, and responsible civic participation on local, national, and international levels

Skills:

To develop effective reading, writing, and oral communication skills

To develop the ability to use methods of scholarly inquiry based on ethics, critical thinking, and problem-solving

To understand and utilize methods and technologies of scholarly and scientific research including quantitative methods

To develop the ability to set and achieve goals, and to integrate and connect knowledge and ideas for practical use alone and in groups