GENERAL EDUCATION
FOR FACULTY
Master Plan
The Nicholls General Education Master Plan for 2020-2025 describes the goals and outcomes of the program.
Assessment
General Education courses are assessed on a 3-year cycle using the core competencies rubrics.
Assessment Cycle Table
| YEAR | 3 Year Assessment Cycle by Competency | By Primary Discipline |
| 2021-22 | Crit. & Innov. Thinking and Ethical Reasoniing | Fine Arts, Natural Sci & Soci/Beahv Sci |
| 2022-23 | Communication | English & Humanities |
| 2023-24 | Quant. Reasoning and Info/Tech Lit | Math |
| 2024-25 | Crit. & Innov. Thinking and Ethical Reasoning | Fine Arts, Natural Sci, & Soci/Behav Sci |
Course Review
General Education courses are reviewed on a 5-year cycle. New courses may also be proposed using the Course Review Forms.
Syllabus Template
General Education courses should indicate which Core Competencies are covered in the course on the syllabus.
Contact
Bring your questions and suggestions to your Department Assessment Contact or General Education Committee Representative.
Resources
Ideas and tips for teaching and assessing the Core Competencies.
Communication
Information & Technology Literacy
Critical & Innovative Thinking or Info & Tech Literacy
Contact Us
Program Coordinator
Heather Gamel
heather.gamel@nicholls.edu
985-448-4380
Assessment Coordinator
Michael Martin
michael.martin@nicholls.edu
985-493-2647
