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Council on General Education - Duties

Among other duties, the Council on General Education;

  • reviews the General Education Curriculum
  • oversees and advises in ongoing assessments of that curriculum by other agencies
  • works to insure that the curriculum reflects the University's philosophy and goals of General Education.

In the fall of 2005, the Council on General Education, with the addition of six Senate-appointed members, was charged with conducting a thorough review of the General Education requirements at Western Illinois University, including a careful consideration of the W Requirement. The report by the General Education Review Committee (GERC) was completed in fall of 2007 and approved by Faculty Senate and President Goldfarb in October 2007.

 2012-2013 Meeting Schedule

Unless otherwise specified, the Council conducts 6 - 8 meetings per semester, every other Thursday at 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Horrabin Hall 60/WIU-QC Room 114.

Fall 2012 Meeting Dates

  • September 6
  • September 20
  • October 4
  • October 18
  • November 1
  • November 15
  • December 6      

Chair, 2012-2013:   

  • Patrick McGinty, Sociology and Anthropology

Members, 2012-2013:

  • Donna Aguiniga, Social Work
  • Diana Allen, English and Journalism
  • Patricia Anderson, Sociology and Anthropology
  • Esteban Araya, Physics
  • Cheryl Bailey, Communication
  • Ginny Boynton, History
  • Keith Holz, Art (Spring 2013)
  • Patrick McGinty, Sociology and Anthropology
  • Russ Morgan, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Nancy Parsons, Office of the Provost
  • Diane Sandage, Sociology and Anthropology
  • Pengqian Wang, Physics
  • Charles Wright, Art (Fall 2012)
  • Michelle Yager, Advising Center
  • Dean Zoerink, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration