DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM/UNIT ACTION PLAN

2005-2006

A. Department Name: Liberal Arts

B. Department Mission:

The Mission of the Liberal Arts Department is to provide general education courses and programs through the associate’s degree level for transfer students in university parallel programs and associate of applied science degree programs.

C. College Mission Reference:

1. CM-2-provide college courses and programs through the associate’s degree level; 2. CM-3d- life enrichment; and CM-3e-civic and cultural advancement

D. Instructional Program/Support Service Office:

E. Strategic Initiatives:

SP1; PF2

Enhance access to students via alternative methods of course delivery

F. Action Plan:

1. Develop and pilot web courses for PHIL 1030 and PHIL 2010

2. Develop and pilot web courses for ART 1720 and ART 1730

3. Develop and pilot a web course for MUS 1030

4. Develop and pilot and hybrid course for THEA 1030

5.

G. Budget Accounts

Personnel*

Travel*

Operating Expenses* Total Budget ______________FY03

Equipment* *New Monies ________________ FY03

Proposed by:

Department Head ___________________________ Date ______________

Vice-President Date ______________

Strategic Planning Committee Date ___

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM/UNIT ACTION PLAN

2005-2006

A. Department Name: Liberal Arts

B. Department Mission:

The Mission of the Liberal Arts Department is to provide general education courses and programs through the associate’s degree level for transfer students in university parallel programs and associate of applied science degree programs.

C. College Mission Reference:

1. CM-2-provide college courses and programs through the associate’s degree level; 2. CM-3d- life enrichment; and CM-3e-civic and cultural advancement

D. Instructional Program/Support Service Office:

E. Strategic Initiatives:

SP2; PF1; PF4

Improve the design and delivery of instruction; Evaluate instructional processes and outcomes

F. Action Plan:

1. Evaluate learning assessment data for art and history programs

2. Implement learning assessment tools for Spanish and Sociology

3. Support the development of cooperative teaching groups

4. Design a “skills-for-success” program for first-year and at-risk students

5. Offer Music 1040 - Music in World Cultures

G. Budget Accounts

Personnel*

Travel*

Operating Expenses* Total Budget ______________FY03

Equipment* *New Monies ________________ FY03

Proposed by:

Department Head ___________________________ Date ______________

Vice-President Date ______________

Strategic Planning Committee Date ___

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM/UNIT ACTION PLAN

2005-2006

A. Department Name: Liberal Arts

B. Department Mission:

The Mission of the Liberal Arts Department is to provide general education courses and programs through the associate’s degree level for transfer students in university parallel programs and associate of applied science degree programs.

C. College Mission Reference:

1. CM-2-provide college courses and programs through the associate’s degree level; 2. CM-3d- life enrichment; and CM-3e-civic and cultural advancement

D. Instructional Program/Support Service Office:

E. Strategic Initiatives:

SP9

Provide cultural and social opportunities for students and the local community

F. Action Plan:

1. Offer a “history film series” to supplement classroom instruction

2. Continue the French Film Festival

3. Continue to offer student and faculty musical performances

4. Develop and implement a plan of action for Theatre Program performances

5. Organize a co-curricular reading group for faculty, staff and students

G. Budget Accounts

Personnel*

Travel*

Operating Expenses* Total Budget ______________FY03

Equipment* *New Monies ________________ FY03

Proposed by:

Department Head ___________________________ Date ______________

Vice-President Date ______________

Strategic Planning Committee Date ___