101 - Departmental Management and Leadership Workshop. Is there a CORE in Sociology? Is it Reflected in Your Department's Curriculum?

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

In this workshop we examine sociology curricula to: 1) determine the extent to which an agreed upon core of sociological concepts, theories, and/or skills can be identified and 2) assess how well that core (or lack thereof) supports program and disciplinary goals. We will identity how departmental consensus on a core strengthens or weakens a program and explore those consequences for assessment issues, developmental course sequencing and student learning. Participants will engage in activities to better understand the ways departmental leaders can help to develop consensus about aspects of the core and will leave with ideas to take back to their own departments and programs.

Sub Unit

• Departmental Management and Leadership Workshop

Session Organizers

• Nancy A. Greenwood, Indiana University Kokomo

• Diane Pike, Augsburg College

Leader

• Nancy A. Greenwood, Indiana University Kokomo

Co-Leaders

• Diane Pike, Augsburg College

• Jay R. Howard, Butler University