A Guide to Creating GER Course Learning Outcomes and Identifying Tools For Teaching And Assessing Outcomes

As a result of a motion approved by the Council for Undergraduate Education in fall 2002, all new course action forms for courses in the General Education Requirements and all GER courses with upcoming assessment deadlines must create GER learning outcomes and identify means of assessing those outcomes. This web page is designed to guide you through the process of meeting these new requirements for GER courses. On it you will find:

• Why are we Assessing General Education at NC State?
• Definitions of Key Terms
• Completing Course Action Forms
• Examples of Learning Outcomes and Assessment Instruments for General Education Courses
• Resources