Annually, at the end of each term, the General Education committee, working in concert with faculty teaching University Studies-designated courses, meet to discuss the courses' effectiveness in meeting stated objectives. We keep in mind that learning is complex and multidimensional. University Studies objectives are accessible to students in the Schedule Bulletin and on USU's web page. Objectives for each course are included in the syllabus. We review program and course objectives to see how well we are meeting them.
Faculty compare notes on feedback they have heard about the program.
The associate department head, responsible for scheduling classes, provides analysis of course offerings for accessible scheduling. The department head may provide information from employer input about meeting objectives of critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills. The faculty in multiple section courses may choose to design common exams. Focus groups offered feedback. Department external review teams offer input and recommendations.