The Basic Course and General Education Requirements: Meeting the Challenges of Assessment

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

The basic communication course is an essential aspect of almost all universities’ general education requirements. All members of this panel have been or are currently creating and implementing assessment procedures as part of the accreditation process. Members will provide models of assessment for the basic course as well as discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their procedures. Audience members are encouraged to bring ideas and models for assessment.

Sub Unit

• Basic Course Division

Presenters

• Lisa Goodnight, Purdue University, Calumet

• Jacquelyn Buckrop, Ball State University

• April Chatham-Carpenter, University of Northern Iowa

• Barbara Hugenberg, Kent State University

• John Miller, Western Illinois University

• Deanna Sellnow, University of Kentucky

Session Organizer

• Lisa Goodnight, Purdue University, Calumet