Give Students a Compass: In the News

GIVE STUDENTS A COMPASS: CAN GENERAL EDUCATION RISE TO THE CHALLENGE?
From the Summer issue of Liberal Education:
AAC&U members are strongly committed to general education, and the association is a recognized resource for institutions that are taking a fresh look at general education and its assessment. Now, through our newest national project—Give Students a Compass: College Learning, General Education, and Student Success—AAC&U members are poised to lead a next generation of work on the design and practice of general education. Read more...

OUS ANNOUNCES COMPASS PARTICIPATION
The Oregon University System announced on July 28, 2008, its participation in AAC&U's new project, Give Students a Compass: A Multi-State Partnership for College Learning, General Education, and Underserved Student Success. Along with the University of Wisconsin System and the California State University System, OUS will use the Compass Project to further its ongoing strategic goal of advancing the complex issue of student learning outcomes and meaningful assessment within its undergraduate education program.

CSU ANNOUNCES NEW GEN ED REQUIREMENTS
The California State University System announced on July 1, 2008, its decision to establish new general education requirements based on the LEAP Essential Learning Outcomes.