GENERAL EDUCATION

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: The General Education Council is charged with the responsibility of formulating and continually reviewing all policies, procedures, and curricula pertaining to the General Education program of Emporia State University.

Scope: This policy applies University-wide for all faculty and students.

Responsible Office: Academic Affairs; Registrar’s Office

Policy Statement: Subject to Board of Regents’ general education requirements, any change in the General Education program of the University must be approved by the General Education Council. However, if warranted, the Faculty Senate has the right to consider and override decisions made by the General Education Council. 

The Faculty Senate designates the General Education Council as the faculty body responsible for advising the administration concerning policy and procedures affecting the University-wide competency examination requirements. 

The General Education Council may direct the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, or other appropriate offices, to evaluate the reliability and validity of tests. 

The General Education Council designates minimum performance levels. 

The General Education Council may establish course performance levels as equivalencies. 

The General Education Council may assess the need for competency testing and recommend to the Faculty Senate the expansion, modification, or termination of the General Education program.

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Academic Affairs. 

[Academic Affairs procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: [coming soon]