Summaries from the Fifth Stakeholder Conference
At the March 21, 2008, stakeholder conference, participants at each table responded to and reached consensus on questions posed by the facilitator, Dr. John Moore of Penson Associates, about "learning beyond the classroom," one of the GC Pillars of Distinction. Each table 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 topic. Responses have been distilled for ease of reading.
Questions
- Which of the proposed options (general education, major, or a menu of choices) do you think has the greatest potential to strategically benefit GC (i.e. improve the quality of the student experience, contribute to the University's distinctiveness and distinction, and enhance the University's competitive advantages? (Question 1)
- What do you find most appealing about the proposed option? (Question 2)
- What concerns, if any, do you have about it? (Question 3)
- What recommendations do you have that should be considered as we move forward? (Question 4)
At the March 21, 2008, stakeholder conference, participants at each table also responded to and reached consensus on questions posed by the facilitator, Dr. John Moore,about "Building Residential Learning Communities," one of the GC Pillars of Distinction. Each table 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 topic. Responses have been distilled for ease of reading.
Questions
- What do you find most appealing about the proposed concept? (Question 5)
- What concerns, if any, do you have about it? (Question 6)
- What recommendations do you have that should be considered as we move forward? (Question 7)
Fifth Stakeholder Conference
March 21, 2008
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
GC - 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
2 p.m.
Adjournment
