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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 14:31:35 -0500
From: "Edward J. Parent"
Subject: Meeting Minutes (Group #3, 1/20/97)
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GenEd Inquiry Group #3

Meeting: January 20, 1997, 12:30-1:40 PM, Silcox Center Conference Room

Objective: Take the statements from the mixed groups and the Ad Hoc committee and using them as a basis from drafting Group 3's final version of Goal Statements.

Our work this meeting:

To develop a basic knowledge of the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences, including an awareness of the past, present and projections of the future.
Students will develop a global awareness of major political, social and scientific issues
General Education should develop effective communication skills in standard English and a language other than English as well as reading ,writing, oral, and nonverbal communication skills.
The ability to understand and utilize methods and technologies of scholarly and scientific research.
A liberally educated person learns to use scientific and quantitative methods, logical reasoning, and historical context to develop a critical approach to the acquisition of knowledge.
The ability to set and achieve goals, and to integrate and connect knowledge and ideas for practical use alone and in a global setting.
To develop intellectual curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning while providing students with the opportunity to grow as individuals and to assume increasing responsibility for their continuing intellectual, emotional, physical, and moral development in the community.
Students should develop an understanding of cultural diversity and global interdependence.

Our next meeting of GenEd Inquiry Group #3 is February 5th, 12:30-1:45 PM, at the Silcox Center Conference Room.