An Educator’s Guide to Reforming and Refining General Education

As higher education adapts and responds to new expectations and opportunities, this practical collection equips general education instructors and educational developers to meet evolving demands for student success and workforce readiness. Positioning general education as a powerful engine for producing graduates who can thrive in a dynamic, pluralistic society, this book offers diverse approaches and actionable models and strategies for designing and delivering effective learning experiences. Through case studies from across institution types, contributors showcase successful on-the-ground reform efforts that reaffirm faculty and staff commitment to student learning. Each chapter distills flexible, evidence-informed practices and concludes with main takeaways, lessons learned, and questions for reflection. Designed for instructors, instructional designers, assessment practitioners, and center for teaching and learning professionals engaged in general education teaching and assessment, this volume also serves graduate students, scholars, and institutional leaders exploring curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.