Professor David Greene presented an update on the First Year Inquiry Pilot Program. Moses emphasized the importance of the ASP as an academic program, based in Undergraduate Affairs. CUE applauded Moses work and wished him continuing success. The curriculum committees for each college was contacted regarding the proposed Review procedures. Efficiency of the process is appreciated.
Timing is a big issue, and needs to be addressed.
There is however a large concern that such a template might cause an even greater amount of work for programs that have paper forms that are required by external agencies. Appreciation of the programmatic emphasis and holistic nature of the proposed review process. Opposition to the process is primarily based upon the belief that a duplication of efforts will not be eliminated and that resources that are required are already strained. CUE established four subgroups to examine areas of interest. As a result, they often put little thought into their selection, and sometimes less into the courses themselves.