Theme 1: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Dec. 5th, 2006)

WASC Theme 1 Action Group Educational Outcomes Process
Tuesday, December 5, 3:15pm-4:00pm.
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Council of Chairs
Facilitators: Judith Little, Harry Wells, Ronnie Swartz

Think about someone you know who has graduated from Humboldt that you particularly admire or who particularly impressed you.

  • Altruistic characteristics.
  • Articulate, expressed well verbally and in writing.
  • Makes decisions with social and environmental concerns in mind. “Bigger picture” perspective.
  • Sees interconnectedness.
  • Translates academics into practical application.
  • Independent thinker.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Productive team player.
  • Loves learning itself, rather than being career focused, and wants to continue learning.
  • Thinks critically about self and society.
  • Is able to support opinions on basis of synthesis of information.
  • Embraces a global perspective.
  • Creative abilities and expressions in a variety of media and forms.
  • Informed optimist.
  • Expanded learning outside of local geography.
  • Prepared for personal financial responsibility.

As a result of their Humboldt experience, what should all our graduates know and be able to do?

  • Humboldt graduates actively work toward improving social, environmental, and economic justice in their workplaces and communities.
    • Think critically and ethically.
    • Understand America’s position in global perspective and do something about it.
    • Act productively, thoughtfully, and with awareness of consequences.
    • Understand privilege.
  • Humboldt graduates engage meaningfully with a diverse range of individuals, communities, and viewpoints.
    • Understand America’s position in global perspective and do something about it.
    • Work and play well with others.
    • Cultural sensitivity.
  • Humboldt graduates apply [quantitative, qualitative, historical, aesthetic, cultural, and ethical] information appropriately to make, implement, and evaluate decisions.
    • Think critically and ethically.
    • Vote in an informed manner.
    • Recognize potential effects on the world and act accordingly.
    • Research a problem using technology.
    • Aesthetic appreciation.
    • Act productively, thoughtfully, and with awareness of consequences.
  • Humboldt graduates skillfully use a variety of formal and informal types of writing.
    • Write (well!).
  • Humboldt graduates demonstrate competency in their major fields of study.

Not accounted for, or accounted for incompletely in draft learning outcomes:

  • Understand America’s position in global perspective and do something about it.
  • Engage in multiple tasks well.
  • Vote in an informed manner (civic engagement).
  • Identify career and life paths.
  • Articulate well orally.
  • Understand privilege.
  • Understand the value of one’s self and others.
  • Goal-oriented…responsible work ethic.