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Developing Structures and Processes to Foster Integration Between Curricular and Co-Curricular Experiences Robert Flaherty, Steve Jones, Earl Brewster, & Matt Horner I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 1

What Do You Do Here? “Sir, I am helping to put a man on the moon.” Do you see a strong connection between your day-to-day work and the institution’s mission? How would your campus be different if everyone did? I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2

United States Air Force Academy Graduation I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 3

USAFA Institutional Outcomes  Critical thinking  Clear communication  Scientific reasoning and the principles of science  Application of engineering methods  The human condition, cultures, and societies  Ethics and respect for human dignity  Leadership, teamwork, and org. management  National security of the American republic  Warrior ethos as airmen and citizens https://www.usafa.edu/academics/outcomes/ I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Overview  Course of Instruction at the Air Force Academy  Integrating Learning on our Campuses  Identifying Obstacles to Integration  Developing Structures and Processes to Foster Integration I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Your United States Air Force Academy  Undergraduate, Liberal Arts  Commissioning Source  Residential Experience  Course of Instruction  Academic core (29 courses)  Academic major – Bachelor of Science  Military Education/Training  Athletics  Airmanship I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Outcomes-based Curriculum at USAFA I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Integration with the Academic Majors I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Integration with Military Education and Training I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Integration with Athletics I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Table Discussions - Integration  Discuss and provide examples of how the core or general education program at your institution is integrated across disciplines, co-curriculum, etc. OR  What are some areas of potential integration? I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Identifying Obstacles to Integration  Every institution has its own, unique obstacles  USAFA obstacles  Insular/isolationist organizational structures (stove pipes)  Inadequate communication/critical information flow  Lack of shared vision/priorities, unity of effort  Traditions and organizational inertia  Special/external interests  High rate of rapid turnover among faculty and staff  Deployments and other intervening, competing requirements I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Table Discussions – Obstacles to Integration  What challenges to integration have you experienced on your campus? I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Structures and Processes at USAFA Structure  Outcome Teams (9)– curriculum, assessment  Interdisciplinary, staff and faculty (no ownership)  Members involved in delivery of curriculum  Outcome Strategy Team – oversight  Representation from across the institution  Leadership involvement I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Structures and Processes at USAFA Process  Existing Curriculum Process  Legitimacy, codification  New Layer of Approval  Outcome Teams  Intentional Communication  Connect to the mission  Address stakeholders (3 star, faculty, staff, cadets, alumni) I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Table Discussion  Can you identify specific processes or structures that would address some of the obstacles on your campuses?  Write out some ideas – share with the table I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Wrap-Up Please take two minutes to write down: The most important thing you’ve learned during this 1. afternoon’s session; and One specific action you will take, based on this 2. session, once you are back on your home campus. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

Thank you! For more information: Steven.Jones@usafa.edu I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 18