General Education Advisory Council

Purpose

The General Education Advisory Council is a standing committee of the College whose purpose is to supervise and maintain the General Education program at Florida SouthWestern State College.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the General Education Council to:

• Create a high-quality General Education program for students at the College that reflects the values and mission established by the faculty at Florida SouthWestern State College, meets the standards of the State of Florida, and aligns with the criteria set forth by the College’s governing accreditation body.
• Develop a plan for implementing and monitoring the integrity of the General Education program.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the General Education program.
• Establish a collegial process that encourages and maximizes participation by faculty in the development and delivery of courses to support the mission of the General Education program.

The Florida SouthWestern State College General Education Program

The mission of Florida SouthWestern State College’s General Education Program is to provide students with transdisciplinary learning experiences that empower them to be inquisitive, active, informed and ethical citizens. Our innovative curriculum promotes collaboration and communication in diverse settings, encourages greater understanding of the relationship between individuals and their natural surroundings and cultivates intellectual curiosity that leads to independent research, creative problem-solving and meaningful engagement with the global community. We provide the framework for students to acquire both discipline-specific professional skills necessary for occupational success and a broad spectrum of skills in critical, creative and scientific problem-solving that will allow them to contribute in multiple real world settings.

Students who successfully complete our General Education Program will . . .

Membership