Building on the foundation provided by the University's Mission Statement
and the "Attributes Document" accepted by the Faculty, the General Education
Task Force proposes the following principles and goals for General Education
at Salisbury State University. The principles and goals represent the concepts
embedded in the Mission Statement and the Attributes Document. They will
help guide the development of the general education program.
Learning Principles |
The general education program is designed to foster the personal, intellectual and social development of the Salisbury State student and is based on the following set of principles. |
The liberally educated person:
Student Learning Goals
A. Skills
Acquire the personal and intellectual skills necessary for productive membership
in contemporary society.
1) Critical Thinking
Acquire abilities to engage in independent and creative thinking and solve
problems effectively.
2) Command of Language
Acquire abilities to communicate effectively--- including reading,
writing, listening and speaking.
3) Quantitative Literacy
Acquire abilities to reason mathematically.
4) Information Literacy
Acquire abilities to use libraries, computer applications and emerging
technologies.
5) Interpersonal Communication
Acquire abilities to relate to and work effectively with diverse groups
of people.
B. Knowledge
Possess knowledge and understanding commensurate with that of a well
educated person.
1) Breadth of Knowledge
Possess knowledge from and familiarity with modes of inquiry and creative
processes used in a variety of disciplines including...
a) Visual and performing arts (art, music, dance, theater) | e) Second language or culture |
b) Literature (English, foreign language-based) | f) Mathematics |
c) Civilization: cultural and historical perspectives | g) Social and behavioral sciences |
d) Contemporary global issues (peoples, cultures, institutions) | h) Biological and Physical Sciences |
2) Interdependence among Disciplines
Possess an awareness of the interdependence among disciplines in the humanities,
social sciences and natural sciences.
C. Dispositions
Develop qualities that contribute to personal well-being
and social and professional integrity.
1) Social responsibility
Develop tolerance and respect for diverse groups of people and a disposition
toward responsible citizenship and a connection to the community.
2) Humane values
Develop an informed regard for humane values and the ability to make judgements
based on ethical and environmental considerations.
3) Intellectual Curiosity
Develop an intellectual curiosity and propensity for reflection and life-long
learning.
4) Aesthetic Values
Develop an awareness of and appreciation for aesthetics.
5) Wellness
Develop an inclination toward personal well being.
Discussion of models and assessments will follow at a later date.