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COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO
EVALUATION FORM FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
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CRITERIA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES AT CSI
1. Content from the major knowledge areas of Communications; English; Behavioral &
Social Science: Humanities, Fine Arts and Foreign Languages; Natural Science; and
Mathematics.
2. Collegiate level.
3. Taught by qualified faculty.
4. Expected outcomes stated in the course syllabus in relation to the College’s mission
and goals.
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In the section below, indicate how each core criteria is addressed in the course by placing a check
mark in the appropriate box and explain which goals in your syllabus support your rating.
0 = Criteria not addressed
1 = Criteria minimally addressed
2 = Criteria addressed as a secondary goal
3 = Criteria addressed as a major goal
5. Provide a broad-based survey of a discipline and show the interconnectedness of
knowledge.
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6. Develop a discerning individual.
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7. Practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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8. Promote awareness of social and cultural diversity in order to appreciate the
commonality of mankind.
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9. Foster the balance between individual needs and the demands of society.
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10. Reinforce reading, writing, speaking, and/or quantitative skills.
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11. Encourage and inspire life-long learning.
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12. Encourage creativity.
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If, based upon this evaluation, the consensus among the departmental faculty is that the course, as currently
constituted, inadequately addresses the intended course goals, indicate what ways the department recommends the
course be changed and when
. If no changes are needed, leave this space blank.
3. Submitted by:
Signature of Principal Preparer _____________________________ Date_________________
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This completed form was reviewed by the _______________________________department and approved for
submission to the Curriculum Committee on ____________________________.
Date
Curriculum Committee vote: #Yes____ #No_____ #Abstained _____
Curriculum Chairperson’s signature ______________________________________Date _______________
Action by the Vice President of Instruction: ! Approved ! Disapproved
Vice President of Instruction’s signature ___________________________________Date ______________
Please attach a copy of a representative syllabus for this course.
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