GSS Rubric (April 24, 2014)
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GSS Rubric

Tag

Criteria

GSS1

GSS2

GSS3

GSS4

Knowledge of GSS
TopicsInterdisciplinarity

Project
Management

Addressing RealWorld Problems

Description

Capstone

Milestone

BenchmarkKnowledge of disciplinary areas associated with
global survivability studies.

Demonstrates more than averageknowledge of several disciplinary
areas associated with global
survivability studies.

Demonstrates basic knowledge in thedisciplinary areas associated with
global survivability studies and morethan average knowledge in at least
one associated discipline.

Demonstrates basic knowledge in thedisciplinary areas associated withglobal survivability studies.

An understanding of topics from each relevant
discipline and the importance of approaching
one's own research from an interdisciplinary pointof view.

Understands relevant interdisciplinary
topics and able to improve one's own
research using knowledge obtained
from interdisciplinary study.

Understands relevantinterdisciplinary topics and able relate
the topics to one's own researchissues.

Understands relevant interdisciplinary
topics.

Ability to identify the conditions necessary to
execute a project, put the project into action,observe problems associated with the project,
identify the problems accurately, present feasible
solutions, carry out the project while
implementing the solutions, and improve theproject and one's self as a result of completing it.

Able to propose and carry out
effective solutions to problems
originating with a project, suggest
improvements for subsequent
projects, and modify one's own
behavior as a result of having carriedout the project.

Able to accurately recognize
problems that arise during theexecution of a project and carry out
the project effectively while
implementing solutions to theproblems.

Able to identify the conditions
necessary to execute a project, put theproject into action, observe problems
associated with the project, andidentify those problems accurately.

Ability to identify and understand real world
problems by going out into the field to observeand evaluate the problems first hand. Using one'sown expert knowledge to present solutions toaspects of these problems. Other people adopt
one's solutions to the problem.

Able to utilize one's own expert
knowledge to solve real world
problems in ways that convince othersoutside of academia to adopt thesolutions.

Able to identify real world problems
relevant to one's research. go out into
the field to develop possible solutions
to them, and address additional
factors that arise to complicate thesolutions they propose.

Demonstrates a willingness to go out
into the field to identify real world
problems and begins to use one's
research results to propose possible
solutions to them.

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GSS RubricTag

Criteria

GSS5

InterpersonalCommunication

Appropriate
GSS6

Scientificcommunication

GSS7

GSS8

Multicultural
Collaboration

DemonstratingInitiative

Description

Capstone

Milestone

Benchmark

Ability to communicate with other people in a
respectful and considerate manner by using
appropriate strategies and media. Effective
communication with GSS teachers and staff,
external parties associated with GSS activities,
and anyone else encountered during work or
leisure time. Ability to interact respectfully withthose whose ideas are different from one's own.

Able to communicate essential
information and use appropriate
strategies and media in a diversity ofcontexts. Able to interact respectfullywith those whose ideas are different
from one's own.

Able to communicate essential
information, listen effectively, andtreat others with respect in thecontext of GSS activities.

Able to communicate appropriately
with university faculty, staff, andstudents in one's discipline.

Ability to communicate information about one's
specialization to the general public beginning withthe essentials and using appropriate means ofcommunication. Uses an easy to understandmanner that does not lower the level of content.

Able to anticipate the ability of anaudience to understand the essentials
of one's discipline, modify the content
appropriately without distorting thefacts, and deliver the information inan easy-to-understand manner.

Able to communicate essential
information about the purpose andsignificance of one's research to thoseoutside one's discipline using
appropriate means of communication.

Able to communicate essential
information about the purpose andsignificance of one's research to thoseoutside one's discipline.

Ability to understand and work successfully with
one's own uniqueness. Demonstration of anunderstanding and appreciation for othercultures. Ability to interact with individuals fromother cultures without treating them differently
than one's self.

Demonstrates extensive
understanding of the characteristicsand uniqueness of one's self, otherpeople, and other cultures. Interacts
respectfully and works effectively
with those whose ideas are different
from one's own.

Demonstrates significant
understanding of one's self, otherpeople, and other cultures and acts
appropriately based on thatknowledge.

Demonstrates a basic understanding of
the characteristics and uniqueness of
one's self, other people, and othercultures.

Ability to work independently of others inplanning and executing projects. Willingness totake initiative and demonstrate creativity inresponse to different contexts. Ability to thrive inmost situations with independence andoriginality.

Able to work independently inplanning and executing projects.
Willing to take initiative and thinkcreatively in response to different
contexts. Thrives in a variety ofsituations with independence andoriginality.

Able to work independently inplanning and executing projects.
Willing to take initiative and thinkcreatively in response to different
contexts.

Able to work independently inplanning and executing projects.

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Criteria

GSS9

Practicing EthicalBehavior

Toughness andGSS10

Appealing
Personality

Description

Capstone

Milestone

Benchmark

Ability to perceive and consider appropriate
responses to ethical issues in one's research area,accompanied by an understanding of theconsequences of one's actions, and the ability tomake ethical choices. Awareness of privacy
considerations, adherence to copyrightconventions, and avoidance of plagiarism.
Practice of cultural sensitivity when making
presentations and communicating in writing.

Able to perceive and consider
appropriate responses to ethical issues
in one's research area, accompaniedby an understanding of theconsequences of one's actions, and theability to make ethical choices. Awareof privacy considerations, adheres tocopyright conventions, and avoids
plagiarism. Practices culturalsensitivity when making presentations
and communicating in writing.

Able to perceive and consider
appropriate responses to ethical issues
in one's research area, accompanied
by an understanding of theconsequences of one's actions. Awareof privacy considerations, adheres tocopyright conventions, and avoids
plagiarism.

Aware of basic ethical issues involvedin one's research area. Aware ofprivacy considerations, copyrightconventions, and the need to avoid
plagiarism.

Ability to address and resolve problems withtoughness and charm. If you are charming enoughyou can convince each person involved to workfor the benefit of all. If you are tough enough you
can withstand any challenge and overcome any
obstacle.

Able to address and resolve a variety
of problems with personal strengthand ease while using one's personal
charm to convince each team member
to work for the benefit of all.

Able to address and resolve a varietyof problems without being
intimidated or feeling apprehensive.
Exploring the possibilities of usingone's personal charm to engage andinfluence others.

Able to address a variety of problems
despite being intimidated or feelingapprehensive.

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Coursework

GSS1

Knowledge of GSS Topics

RequiredRecommended

GSS2

Interdisciplinarity

Required

Required

GSS3

Project Management

Tag

GSS4

GSS5

GSS6

Addressing Real World
Problems
InterpersonalCommunication

Internship

GSS8

Demonstrating Initiative

GSS9

Practicing Ethical Behavior
Toughness and Appealing
Personality

Industry-University
Cooperative Project

Recommended

Required

RequiredRecommended

RecommendedRecommended

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

RequiredRecommended

RequiredRecommended

International
Cooperation
Project

Recommended

Communication
Multicultural Collaboration

International
Academic
Exchange

Required

Appropriate Scientific

GSS7

GSS10

Field Training

Interdisciplinary
Seminars

GSS Rubric Criteria

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

Required

RequiredRecommended

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended