The purpose of general education is to develop individuals who have sensitivity for and an understanding of the world around them. Students must understand the implications of global interdependence and solve unscripted problems to thrive in our knowledge-based economy. A comprehensive general education will help students develop moral values, critical thinking skills and investigative queries that will prepare them well for a rapidly changing world.
JJC has identified and assesses the following general education objectives:
- Applied Knowledge - Students draw from learning experiences/concepts to solve a variety of problems or challenges.
- Cultural Literacy - Students examine and consider cultural elements or viewpoints as they relate to a variety of individuals, groups, or ideas.
- Oral Communication - Students demonstrate organized and coherent oral communication.
- Quantitative Literacy - Students demonstrate the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from an array of contexts.
- Written Communication - Students demonstrate organized and coherent written communication.
Students develop these skills and habits of mind through many college courses in addition to the ones designated as general education requirements.
Applied Knowledge
Cultural Literacy
Oral Communication
Quantitative Literacy
Written Communication
The Student Learning Committee regularly updates the faculty icampus (JJC's school management system) page. This page contains meeting summaries and all tracking data for collegewide GEO efforts.
For all information about General Education Objectives email GenEdAssessment@jjc.edu.