Core Implementation Committee
What has been accomplished as of 12/10/03

1. Heritage, Mission, Vision and Values
   
   1. HMVV - Outcomes, Action Steps, and Assessment
      1. Outcomes and Action Steps completed for all six categories and approved by Faculty Senate
      2. General statement regarding outcomes and action steps drafted
      
   2. HMVV Committee
      HMVV Charter completed and approved by Faculty Senate
      
   3. To do - set up HMVV Committee, assessment plan
      
2. Human Experiences and Endeavors
   
   1. Colleges have begun to work on outcomes and action steps.
      1. Draft of Humanities presented to CIC at 11/24/03 CIC meeting
      2. Social Science presented to AddRan Chairs on 11/12/03 and to CIC on 11/24/03
      3. Fine Arts presented to Fine Arts Chairs and to CIC at its 11/24/03 meeting
      
   2. To do on outcomes and action steps: finalize Humanities and Natural Sciences
      
   3. Work with colleges to develop vetting and assessment plans
      
3. Essential Competencies
   
   1. Departments have begun to work on outcomes and action steps
      1. Mathematical Reasoning presented at 11/24/03 CIC meeting
      2. Oral Communication presented to CIC at 11/24/03 meeting
      3. Written Communication presented to CIC at 11/24/03 meeting
      4. Draft of Writing Emphasis circulated to CIC on 12/10/03
      
   2. To do: work with departments to develop vetting and assessment procedures
      
4. A general statement regarding the new core has been drafted.
   
5. A series of Conversations on Teaching were held on three of the six HMVV categories. These conversation were co-sponsored by the CIC and the Center for Teaching Excellence
   
   1. Cultural Awareness - 11/5 and 11/6
      
   2. Global Awareness - 11/11 and 11/12
      
   3. Citizenship and Social Values - 11/18 and 11/19