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The American Anthropological Association (AAA) is the primary professional society of anthropologists. The Association’s mission is to: “advance anthropology as the science that studies humankind in all its aspects, through archeological, biological, ethnological, and linguistic research; and to further the professional interests of American anthropologists; including the dissemination of anthropological knowledge and its use to solve human problems.”
 
The Anthropology Department emphasizes such themes as issues of diversity, gender and human rights, ethics in research, the impact of humans on the environment, race and the implications of the human genome project, and anthropology as a science, including the teaching of human evolution.  These areas of teaching and learning support the preparation of students for life in a diverse and changing society and global environment.

The Department of Art supports the university and college missions through programs and courses that advance knowledge, promotes intellectual inquiry, and cultivate creative endeavor. Our practice-based programs prepare students for lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and enlightened and productive lives by developing their technical, critical and analytical skills so that they can assume their respective roles as practitioners, educators, and informed patrons of the visual arts.

[At Central Washington University, instruction in the visual arts has a long and distinguished history.  The students and faculty of the Department of Art regularly distinguish themselves locally and regionally, as well as nationally and internationally.  Thus there is a historical expectation of personal and cultural enrichment resulting from our department’s commitment to improving our students’ skills, critical thought and reasoning practices in the arts.  These expectations are in full accordance with the university’s motto Docendo Discimus, through teaching we learn.  Teachers and students work together in the classroom and on local and national field trips.  As a department, we are committed to the expression and enhancement of our discipline through the learning and activities of our students.]

Centrality to the University’s Mission:

Central Washington University’s mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni serve as an intellectual resource to assist central Washington, the state, and the region in solving human and environmental problems.

Scientific literacy allows for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth and enlightened and productive lives.  The chemistry department provides educational programs that result in scientifically literate graduates.  A fundamental knowledge of chemistry is important in developing a scientific philosophy, in understanding the impact that humans have on the earth, and in understanding life and the human body.  The department offers courses to all CWU students in the applications of chemistry in their world.  Faculty, students, and alumni actively participate in solving human and environmental problems through scientific chemical research.

January, 2008
Almost all current and future human endeavors will involve information technology and computer automation in one form or another. Understanding the implicit and explicit impact of these effects is an essential part of leading an enlightened, productive life. For example, consider the impact of information technology and automation on disseminating information and mobilizing help during political campaigns. One of the primary tools for these activities is the internet. Further, the act of voting itself is controversially tied to computer automation. Responsible citizenship requires an understanding of the issues involved and the ability to use the technological tools. In addition, a thorough, well-grounded background combined with an appreciation of the ethical issues involved is essential for those involved in building and shaping this technology. The Computer Science Department through its general education and major/minor programs directly addresses these lifelong learning needs particularly in the technology arena. By encouraging students to participate in the scholarship experience, the department is educating the individuals that will contribute to building future technology. The intellectual depth and breadth of the Computer Science programs is exemplified in its scholarship activities. Members of the faculty have been particularly effective in establishing interdisciplinary research programs. For a small department, the faculty have established a strong record in publishing and grant awards. Student-faculty and student-student interaction in real-world applications and scholarship activities are part of the key to this success.

Central Washington University's mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives. 

The Department of Education, through its belief in Constructivism, see students as agents of change.  Working together, faculty and students can explore ways to address the educational needs of the diverse students moving through today's schools. Our graduates become resources for their students and their peers. They identify and work towards eliminating the injustices experienced by many marginalized populations, using their professors as resources. They develop the critical thinking skills needed to become responsible stewards rather than simply accepting the status quo. Through their efforts, the future of our country and communities will be better than before.

We "provide for an outstanding academic and student life on the Ellensburg campus" (Goal 1) with high quality, informed, current programs of study in literature, language, pedagogy and professional writing. We organize and support extracurricular events that extend aesthetic and cultural understanding across the university, including readings by visiting writers and the Classic Film Series. Members of our department have been instrumental in creating innovative learning opportunities that cross disciplinary boundaries and continental borders. We "provide for an outstanding academic and student life at the university centers" (Goal 2) by working with center program faculty to assess and support student writing and reading competence. English faculty at the centers provide discipline-specific writing instruction and individualized tutoring. We teach distance education and online courses, including elective upper division courses for the centers. We help in "developing a diversified funding base to support our academic and student programs" (Goal 3) by participating in initiatives related to education, which enhances the visibility of the university and its programs,. Our faculty have received grants from several organizations, and we are also raising funds for a department scholarship. The English Department actively works to "build mutually beneficial partnerships with industry, professional groups, institutions, and the communities surrounding our campus locations" (Goal 4) by service to key organizations related to environmental issues, arts advocacy, civic and community enterprises, and education. Our new Writing Specialization offers practicum experiences and internships. We also work with area institutions on in sponsoring visiting writers and participating in literary events. We have helped to "strengthen the university’s position as a leader in the field of education" (Strategic Goal 5) by participating in national education associations and dialogues related to literacy, literature, linguistics, and pedagogy. Our colleagues present at national and regional conferences and consult with state and regional agencies on educational reform and best practices. Our Central Washington Writing Project has influenced the success of teachers and districts statewide and has earned a national reputation for excellence in the areas of multiculturalism and educational uses of technology. Faculty have edited the Washington English Journal, which features articles related to the teaching of English/Language Arts. We work to "create and sustain productive, civil, and pleasant workplaces" (Goal 6) by serving as members and leaders of key university committees, as well as campus initiatives like the President’s Diversity Council.

One of the most important functions provided by the department is the role it plays in providing opportunities to develop understanding of and sensitivity to the polyglot and interrelated world in which all people now live.  All of the course offerings in the department carry a strong cultural component which informs not only the way students speak their chosen language but, also, how the students understand the activities of the societies in which the language is used.  Also, and perhaps as important as any of the academic objectives associated with language study, the students have their understanding of their native tongue and culture informed by the study of another language.

The Geography and Land Studies Department is clearly central and essential to the university’s mission as evidenced by the strong parallels between our departmental goals and mission statement and the university’s mission statement.  Collectively as well as individually we have long advocated responsible citizenship and environmental stewardship.  The content and learning objectives of our geography courses are especially aimed toward achieving the above stated mission of responsible citizenship and stewardship of the earth.  Our faculty have a long history of serving the region through our teaching, research, and public service.  As broadly trained geographers well versed in resource issues, we are ideally suited to serve as an intellectual resource for the central Washington region, the state, and the entire Pacific Northwest in understanding and solving human and environmental problems.  We have made a conscious effort in each of our hires to hire teachers first, whose backgrounds indicate both depth and breadth, and who care deeply about students.  Our courses serve the learning objectives of students across campus, as shown by our direct involvement in the General Education, Environmental Studies, Energy Studies, Latin American Studies, Asian Pacific Studies, and Resource Management graduate programs, in addition to our own students majoring in geography.  As a holistic discipline, geography is ideally suited to serve the liberal arts needs of the General Education program.  At the same time, our faculty have the expertise to teach in a variety of more specialized venues, and many of our upper-division courses - especially those categorized as “resource geography” - are directly responsive to the university’s stated mission of preparing students for “responsible stewardship of the earth.”

STANDARD 2 UPDATE FEBRUARY, 2008
The Department of Geological Sciences Department offers courses at all levels, from 100-level general education classes to 500-level graduate classes. The academic program is designed to train students in content knowledge as well as develop communication, quantitative, and problem solving skills. In addition, faculty and students engage in collaborative research on a broad range of geological problems. By addressing problems related to planet Earth, such as water quality, volcanic, earthquake and flood hazards, and fundamental structure, department faculty, staff, students, and alumni serve the region and state. Department activities, including lectures, laboratories, field classes, and department seminars, focus on helping students, faculty and staff gain an understanding of the complex interactions that occur in and on planet Earth and thus encourage personnel to become scientifically informed stewards of the Earth. Small classes and close professional interaction between and among students and faculty foster a supportive intellectual community.

As CWU endeavors “to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives” (http://www.cwu.edu/~pres/mission.html), so too does the ITAM Department. The ITAM Department offers courses to all CWU students that build critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, adaptive learning, and communication skills – skills needed to help our students lead responsible, enlightened, and productive lives. 

Irregardless of the field in which an individual works, information technology related skills are at the core of the business.  For individuals to be productive, enlightened, and responsible citizens, they must possess information technology skills, and in particular a solid knowledge in their unique area of expertise.  

Information Technology, as an academic discipline, focuses on meeting the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration, and administration of computing technologies.  The world is dependent upon technology and information—technology and information are essential to our very existence.  Without information technology skilled employees, CWU itself would not function.  The ITAM faculty have been at the forefront in teaching technology skills to students, using technology in the classroom, and preparing individuals to use technology in their current and future professions.

The mission, goals and values of the Law and Justice Department are consistent with both the mission of Central Washington University and the mission of the College of the Sciences. Together, these three mission statements guide the activities and plans of the Law and Justice Department.
a.	The LAJ goal of assuring the presentation of high quality programs relates to College Goals 1 & 2 – Provide for an outstanding academic and student experience in COTS, college programs and courses at university centers and Goal 7 – Create and sustain productive, civil, and pleasant learning environments and University Goals 1 & 2 – Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on Ellensburg and University Center campuses and Goal 6 – Build inclusive and diverse campus communities that promote intellectual inquiry and encourage civility, mutual respect, and cooperation.

b.	The LAJ goal of building partnerships to support academic program quality and enhance student experiences relates to College Goals 1 & 2 – Provide for an outstanding academic and student experience in COTS, college programs and courses at university centers and Goal 5 – Build partnerships that support academic program quality and student experiences in the college of sciences including those with private, professional, academic, government, and community based organizations and University Goals 1 & 2 – Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on Ellensburg and University Center campuses and Goal 4 – Build mutually beneficial partnerships with the public sector, industry, professional and the communities surrounding our campus communities groups, institutions.

c.	The LAJ Goal of assuring faculty staffing adequate to support timely delivery of all courses and programs at all sites relates to College Goals 1 & 2 – Provide for an outstanding academic and student experience in COTS, college programs and courses at university centers and University Goals 1 & 2 – Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on Ellensburg and University Center campuses.

d.	The LAJ Goal of supporting the involvement of students in scholarly activities relates to College Goals 1 & 2 – Provide for an outstanding academic and student experience in COTS, college programs and courses at university centers and Goal 5 – Build partnerships that support academic program quality and student experiences in the college of sciences, including those with private, professional, academic, government, and community based organizations and University Goals. University Goals 1 & 2 – Maintain and strengthen an outstanding academic and student life on Ellensburg and University Center campuses.

e.	The LAJ Goal of enhancing the climate of productive faculty scholarship relates to College Goals 1 & 2 – Maintain and strengthens an outstanding academic and student life on Ellensburg and University Center campuses.

f.	The LAJ Goal of serving as a center for services to the community and the region relates to College Goal 5 – Build partnerships that support academic program quality and student experiences in the college of sciences, including those with private, professional, academic, government, and community based organizations and University Goal – Build mutually beneficial partnerships with the public sector, industry, professional groups, institutions, and the communities surrounding our campus communities.

g.	The Law and Justice goal of promoting and enhancing an environment of diversity, equity, sound justice and cultural responsibility reflects University strategic goal 6 of building inclusive and diverse campus communities.

The Department of Mathematics contributes to the mission of the University and College of the Sciences by providing four majors (B.A. in Mathematics, B.A. in Mathematics Teaching Secondary Education, B.S. in Mathematics, B.S. in Mathematics with Actuarial Science Specialization), three minors, one graduate degree (M.A.T), service to other departments and colleges, and contribution to the general education program.  Each of these components has different goals and objectives. The Department has identified goals, established assessment tools and set benchmarks for each.  We aim to measure whether students are meeting our goals for their mathematics education and to measure whether our programs are meeting the goals for what we claim we want to accomplish. It should be noted that the Mathematics Department is considering converting its B.A. in Mathematics to a B.S. in Mathematics (distinguished from the current B.S. by a lower credit-count).

The relationship of music department goals and objectives to those of the university are most visible in the University Shared Values that are part of the University Mission Statement.  Values especially relevant to the department are the goals of:

1.  Holding “the student’s highest good as our paramount concern”
2.  Developing and maintaining  “a community that is both supportive and challenging.” 
The latter goal is articulated in the Chair’s introductory statement on the department web site, in all literature sent to prospective students, and both goals can be seen in the practices and attitudes of the faculty and administrators.  Retreats by performing groups, extra study sessions conducted by faculty, open-door advising and student/faculty shared performances are all examples of these values.  They can also be seen in the rapid administrative response to student concerns, e.g., changes in building hours, scheduling of classes to avoid conflicts, the institution of requested courses, acquisition of technological equipment for student use and advising issues. 

Travis King  Music minor

MUS 144, 145, 146 OK
MUS 104 OK
MUS 171: 6 needed,  have 2 need 4 more
Ensemble:  6 needed, have 6 in 288
MUS electives 6  needed. Have 2 MUS154A, 2 MUS 287, 2 MUS 288 OK
Needed:
MUS 359: 3
Applied: 4

Winter: take 2 MUS 467 Choir Substitute for 171 (2);1 MUS 428 Men’s Choir, Substitute for 171 (1)
	         1 MUS 171D (Clarinet); MUS 359

The Philosophy Department is critical to the university’s mission. By introducing students to the major philosophical and religious traditions of the world, we are central to the university’s goals “to prepare students for responsible citizenship, responsible stewardship of the earth,” and to lead “enlightened productive lives.”  Our expertise in the great intellectual and spiritual traditions of the world provides our students and the community with the critical information and tools necessary to solve “human and environmental problems.”  Our faculty are committed to providing Central’s students with “lifelong learning” and intellectual depth.

From a philosophical perspective, physics is the most fundamental of sciences upon which other disciplines are built.  There are also several practical reasons for the Physics Department’s centrality.  Through its participation in the general education program, the Department offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge of the physical world and enhance their scientific literacy.  The Department also serves other academic programs through its offering of certain courses/course sequences.  For physics majors, the Department’s curriculum provides a rich inquiry experience with emphasis on faculty/student scholarly collaboration.  Finally, the Physics Department assists in promoting a collaborative atmosphere in the University, as for example its involvement in the STEP program.

Given that the stated Mission of the University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship, [emphasis added] as responsible stewards of the earth, and to lead enlightened and productive lives, our Department obviously plays a central and essential role in at least the first and third objectives, and an indirect role in the second. 
Jan. 08	
-By its very nature, political science deals directly with issues of responsible citizenship and what it means to be part of a community. Twenty-four centuries ago, Aristotle made the claim for political science that it is the study which [pursues The Good] and has most authority and control over the rest.  One could say, then, that political science is truly essential to all the sciences and all learning.  Indeed, if to be a citizen, especially in a democracy, means to be informed, interested and involved in its civic life, then political science plays a key role in civic education and engagement.  Our courses and curricula thus directly 
relate to this part of the University Mission.

-We prepare students for responsible citizenship in other ways, as well: through internship and other professional opportunities with politically-related organizations and institutions; through Departmental colloquia and other campus events we sponsor or participate in; and through advising politically-oriented student groups.

-We have a limited role in preparing them to be "responsible stewards of the earth," though political science courses touch on related issues of public policy, and we have offered occassional courses on Comparative Environmental Politics and the like.

-We also help prepare students for enlightened and productive lives though general department goals of teaching them to think critically and for themselves, especially about the political system if not more generally.

(January 2008)
Our program assessment forms report how each department and program goal is linked to goals of the college and university. In general, our undergraduate and graduate programs all pursue Goals I and II of the College of the Sciences and the university, goals that pursue an “outstanding academic and student life.” Through our internships, clinical services, service learning, and applied research projects, the department’s programs build partnerships with private industry, public service agencies, professional groups, and academic institutions, called for in CWU Goal IV and COTS Goal V. Our strong graduate programs have achieved appropriate state and national accreditation and we are actively developing new specializations that conform to national standards (CWU Goal V, COTS Goal III). We pursue external funding for our research and instructional programs and support a summer curriculum that returns revenues to the university, college, and department (CWU Goal III, COTS Goal IV). We contribute important courses to the undergraduate teacher education program and two state- and NCATE-approved graduate degree and certification programs in professional education (COTS Goal VI). Finally, we have had an explicit department goal to promote pleasant collegial relationships that value diversity, cooperation, and civility among ourselves (CWU Goal VI, COTS Goal VII).

Central Washington University and the Department of Sociology are committed to producing high quality graduates for entry into service-related and other forms of employment.  One way to accomplish this goal is to insure that our graduates are able to communicate various aspects of the Sociological Imagination effectively. 

We have identified several assessment outcomes to accomplish these tasks.  Briefly, we want to know how well our students can:

1.	demonstrate critical thinking skills
a.	identify underlying assumptions in theoretical models and arguments
b.	distinguish between arguments based on empirical evidence and those based on opinion
c.	recognize alternative viewpoints on social issues

2.	communicate effectively
a.	express sociological ideas in a clear and coherent manner
b.	make oral presentations focused on course content in group settings
c.	read professional-level sociological reports with understanding

3.	apply sociological perspective
a.	describe similarities and differences between sociology and the other social sciences
b.	explain the contributes of sociology to understanding social reality
c.	define and apply key concepts such as: culture, status, roles, norms, socialization, deviance, conformity, self, social structure, social institution, social inequality, stratification, race, gender, social change, and cultural diversity

4.	demonstrate competence in sociological theory
a.	describe the role of theory in building sociological knowledge
b.	compare and contrast major theoretical orientations
c.	explain how theories reflect the historical and cultural context of the times and cultures in which they were developed

5.	Recognize and use different methods of sociological inquiry and data analysis
a.	identify, compare, and contrast the major methodological approaches and techniques for analyzing data 
b.	design and carry out a social research project
c.	be aware of ethical issues in research
d.	demonstrate basic computer skills necessary to find, create, apply, and communicate sociological information

6.	Show knowledge in substantive areas within sociology
a.	summarize existing knowledge, current questions, and important issues in one substantive area within sociology
b.	suggest specific policy implications of research and theories in one area

7.	Integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the sociology program with life goals and career interests 
a.	Participate in extra curriculum and service activities that elicit positive social change
b.	Apply sociological perspective in real world, professional experience

The Theatre Arts Department’s mission is consistent with the Colleges mission.  The department advances knowledge of the liberal arts by offering introductory theatre courses in the CWU’s general education program.  It stimulates intellectual inquiry and artistic creativity through its graduate and undergraduate programs in theatre that produce a rigorous and stimulating learning environment, which includes both theory and practice.  The faculty also advances knowledge, intellectual inquiry, and artistic creativity through their research and creative activities.  Central Theatre Ensemble, the producing arm of the department, offers a diverse annual season of plays and other artistic works that provide cross-disciplinary support for other programs and departments, thus “understanding of and appreciation for the complex physical, cultural, and imaginative worlds of human existence” and infusing “in our students a life long thirst for knowledge and capacity for aesthetic growth.”

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