Assessing Progress

Undergraduate Education
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Accomplishments

Curriculum

  • New curricula and other academic opportunities tied to strategic plan themes
  • Ongoing faculty assessment of general requirement courses and majors after 2014 Middle States review
  • Enhancement of Critical Writing Programs
  • Review of and support for introductory/gateway courses
  • Extended commitment to Integrated Studies Program

Teaching

  • SAS Teaching Initiative launched AY19: includes faculty working groups on pedagogical issues and course development grants
  • Promotion of Structured Active In-Class Learning (SAIL) across departments
  • Promotion of object-based learning. Includes creation of Center for Analysis of Archaeological Materials partnership with Penn Museum
  • Diversity: Worked with Center for Teaching and Learning in development of programming on inclusive teaching and the teaching of cultural diversity

Improving advising

  • Addressing advising issues on an ongoing basis through College advisory working groups
  • Coordinating closely with central student services offices
  • Giving special attention to issues of FGLI students, including active involvement in Penn First Plus, Penn Pathways initiatives
  • Engaging in University efforts around student wellness

Expanded internship and service opportunities

Raised $64.1 million in support of undergraduate financial aid from AY1-18.

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