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Developing Structures and Processes to Foster Integration Between Curricular and Co-Curricular Experiences

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Robert Flaherty, Steve Jones, Earl Brewster, & Matt Horner

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What Do You Do Here?

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“Sir, I am helping to put a man

• n the moon.”

Do you see a strong connection between your day-to-day work and the institution’s mission? How would your campus be different if everyone did?

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United States Air Force Academy Graduation

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USAFA Institutional Outcomes

 Critical thinking  Clear communication  Scientific reasoning and the principles of science  Application of engineering methods  The human condition, cultures, and societies  Ethics and respect for human dignity  Leadership, teamwork, and org. management  National security of the American republic  Warrior ethos as airmen and citizens

https://www.usafa.edu/academics/outcomes/

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Overview

 Course of Instruction at the Air Force Academy  Integrating Learning on our Campuses  Identifying Obstacles to Integration  Developing Structures and Processes to Foster

Integration

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Your United States Air Force Academy

 Undergraduate, Liberal

Arts

 Commissioning Source  Residential Experience  Course of Instruction

 Academic core (29 courses)  Academic major –

Bachelor of Science

 Military Education/Training  Athletics  Airmanship

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Outcomes-based Curriculum at USAFA

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Integration with the Academic Majors

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Integration with Military Education and Training

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Integration with Athletics

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Table Discussions - Integration

 Discuss and provide examples of how the core or

general education program at your institution is integrated across disciplines, co-curriculum, etc. OR

 What are some areas of potential integration?

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Identifying Obstacles to Integration

 Every institution has its own, unique obstacles  USAFA obstacles  Insular/isolationist organizational structures (stove

pipes)

 Inadequate communication/critical information flow  Lack of shared vision/priorities, unity of effort  Traditions and organizational inertia  Special/external interests  High rate of rapid turnover among faculty and staff  Deployments and other intervening, competing

requirements

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Table Discussions – Obstacles to Integration

 What challenges to integration have you

experienced on your campus?

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Structures and Processes at USAFA

Structure

 Outcome Teams (9)–

curriculum, assessment

 Interdisciplinary, staff and faculty (no ownership)  Members involved in delivery of curriculum

 Outcome Strategy Team –

• versight

 Representation from across the institution  Leadership involvement

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Structures and Processes at USAFA

Process

 Existing Curriculum Process

 Legitimacy, codification

 New Layer of Approval

 Outcome Teams

 Intentional Communication

 Connect to the mission  Address stakeholders (3 star, faculty, staff, cadets, alumni)

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Table Discussion

 Can you identify specific processes or structures that

would address some of the obstacles on your campuses?

 Write out some ideas –

share with the table

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Wrap-Up

Please take two minutes to write down:

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The most important thing you’ve learned during this afternoon’s session; and

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One specific action you will take, based on this session, once you are back on your home campus.

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Thank you!

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For more information: Steven.Jones@usafa.edu