Summaries from the Third Stakeholder Conference

At the September 29, 2006, stakeholder conference, Total Student Learning Experience Work Group presented its recommendations and findings. Following this presentation, participants at each table selected one potential pillar of distinction that appealed most to their group, based on consideration of previously agreed-upon criteria. 

Each table reached consensus on its responses to three questions posed by the facilitator, Dr. John Moore of Penson Associates, and presented its ideas to the larger group. The compilation of the ideas presented by the table groups in response to the questions is presented below under each proposed pillar of distinction.

Questions

• Describe how this pillar builds upon existing institutional strengths and traditions.
• What would we do to nurture this pillar so that it would enhance the quality and depth of the students' total collegiate learning experience here?
• What potential does this pillar have for bringing external recognition as an exemplary feature of the learning experience?

Proposed Pillars of Distinction

• Residential Learning Communities
• Field Experiences/Internships/Mentoring
• Multiculturalism/ International Awareness
• Integrative Learning Opportunities
• Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
• Leadership

Third Stakeholder Conference

September 29, 2006
9 a.m.
University Banquet Room

Agenda

8:30 a.m.               
Arrival and Coffee/Fruit/Pastry Bar

9 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks - President Dorothy Leland
- Strategic focusing overview & update
- Today's agenda and purpose

9:20 a.m.
Comments on the Pursuit of Distinctiveness and Why It Is Important to
GCSU - Dr. John W. Moore, Penson Associates

9:40 a.m.
Presentation by the Total Student Learning Experience Work Group

10 a.m.
Break             

10:15 a.m.
Participants Review Proposed "Pillars of Distinction"

10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions Facilitated by Dr. Moore 

12:15-12:45 p.m. 
Lunch

12:45 p.m.
Plenary: Reporting and Summarizing - Breakout groups & Dr. Moore

1:45 p.m.
Closing Comments on Results and Future Work - President Leland

 Strategic Direction One
Exemplary Undergraduate Learning Experience

Continue to build excellence and distinction in the Georgia College undergraduate educational experience consistent with the university's educational values and its undergraduate public liberal arts mission.

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