Undergraduate Core Curriculum Redesign Task Force - October Update

The Core Redesign Task Force has made significant progress this fall, including the development of a working draft of Core learning outcomes aimed at fostering key skills and knowledge, tied to Jesuit values, that ensure students are equipped for both academic success, post-graduation opportunities.

For the remainder of the fall semester, the task force is brainstorming ideas and potential models for a redesigned Core Curriculum. A major focus is incorporating high-impact practices and exploring experiential learning opportunities where students learn and develop skills while tackling real-world problems. Additionally, the task force is exploring innovative structures to ensure a seamless transition for first-time first year and transfer students that support learning outcomes and time to degree completion. 

Throughout this design phase, the task force has taken and continues to take an iterative approach both in the development of learning outcomes and possible models for a redesign Core curriculum. 

Task Force members welcome input from community members at all stages of this process. Please feel free to share ideas, comments, or concerns via this survey or email the Core Redesign at CoreRedesign@usfca.edu.