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Integrative Liberal Studies  

Colloquia

The information on this page is intended for faculty interested in developing a Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium (LSIC) for either freshman students (LSIC 179) or transfer students (LSIC 379).  Colloquia can be offered in any academic discipline and usually carry the appropriate departmental prefix (e.g., BIOL 179, HIST 379), but they may not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.  In addition to covering content within the discipline,  colloquia faculty also introduce students to the practice and discipline of learning at the university level, familiarize them with important policies and practices, and make them aware of available support services.  Faculty may also employ a student peer mentor in their colloquium to help with organizing discussions and co-curricular activities.

Faculty who wish to propose a new LSIC course should review the information here and submit an LSIC course proposal; proposal forms may be accessed below in the "Resources" section. Please submit completed proposals to Ed Katz, Associate Provost and Dean of University Programs, and Karen Cole, chair of the LSIC Oversight Committee. The dates for submission of LSIC proposals conform to those established for all components of the ILS Program; refer to the "Deadlines for Clusters and Intensives" below.

Student Success Program

The Student Success Program (SSP) is a new program designed to work in conjunction with LSIC courses in order to achieve some of the LSIC Student Learning Objectives.  SSP sessions during the 2011-12 academic year were held monthly during the free period on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:30 - 1:30) in the Humanities Lecture Hall; each session was offered twice during the same week.  The session topics were: 

  • Getting off to a good start, time management, campus resources
  • Study Skills/Goal setting
  • Advising, working with faculty and planning your courseload
  • Stress Management
  • Academic Recovery (What to do when things go wrong)
  • Study Abroad/Study Away

 

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes for LSIC 179 and LSIC 379

Common LSIC Program Goals

  1. Introduce students to education in a liberal arts environment by
    • integrating information and intellectual approaches from different disciplines,
    • directly addressing the nature of the liberal arts, being multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary in their approach to the topics,
    • emphasizing the responsibilities of a liberally educated person, promoting understanding about the campus community, and
    • utilizing active learning opportunities.
  2. Assist students in making the transition to UNC Asheville by providing opportunities for students to:
    • becoming an active member of the campus community,
    • develop personal responsibility for their choices and goals, and
    • learn about campus resources.

Student Learning Outcomes for all LSIC Courses

  1. After completing an ILS Introductory Colloquium, students will be able to articulate, in writing, the characteristics and benefits of a liberal arts approach to higher education and will be able to compare and contrast the liberal arts model with other models of higher education delivery.
  2. After completing an ILS Introductory Colloquium, students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with the policies, procedures, and practices at UNC Asheville that have been designed to support students as they enter the university.
  3. After completing an ILS Introductory Colloquium, students will have developed positive relationships with peers, faculty members, and other university personnel (administration, staff).

Faculty should refer students to these Student Learning Objectives (SLOs), either by listing them on the syllabus or by providing links to appropriate online lists.  In addition to the LSIC Student Learning Objectives, colloquia also address the SLOs for Writing Intensives (both 179 and 379), and Information Literacy Intensives (379 only); they may also address specific departmental SLOs.

Resources

LSIC Documents for Faculty

LSIC Subcommittee Documents

Articles

Other Resources

Deadlines for Clusters and Intensives

To have a course considered for Spring 2012:
Proposals should be received by Sept. 16, 2011.

To have a course considered for Fall 2012:
Proposals should be received by Feb. 10, 2012.

To have a course considered for Spring 2013:
Proposals should be received by Sept. 21, 2012.

Last edited by rpayne@unca.edu on April 24, 2012