This is the
eighth of 9 weekly e-mails designed to share interesting and important ideas
from the 2005 PVCC Self-Study Report. Each week will feature a different
employee perspective and original art from our own
Today's Topic: Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery, & Application
of Knowledge,
Part 2 -- Curriculum and Social Responsibility
Background
Core components B and C of Criterion Four
examine the ways in which the college encourages students to gain a breadth and
depth of knowledge. In particular, these sections discuss PVCC's degree and certificate programs, advising and
counseling services, curriculum development, as well as the courses and
programs of the College that support social responsibility, global awareness,
experiential education, intellectual inquiry, and creativity.
Reflections by:
What three things did
1. The scope of PVCC
programming is very ambitious.
2. PVCC programming tries to meet the needs of our community.
3. PVCC offers a wide
variety of basic programs but also addresses specialty areas.
What are three important Ideas for a first time visitor to PVCC?
1. The needs of different
learning styles have been addressed in the many activities and programs.
2. Commitment to community is a big part of PVCC programs and
activities.
3. PVCC demonstrates a commitment to prepare students for living in
a global village.
The Self-Study Report, including the complete text of Criterion Four, can be
found at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~selfstudy/report/index.htm
Please direct questions or concerns to the Self-Study Coordinator Rick Vaughn,
or use the anonymous feedback form on the left side of the Self-Study website http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~selfstudy/
. A drop box for comments is also available on the second floor of KSC building.