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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>Core Clusters Proposal Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>January 26, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
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12:00 noon – 2:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sam Rayburn Student Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>Traditions Room 212<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></b><![endif]><b>What
are “Core Clusters”? </b> They are University Studies courses
grouped together around a central topic or topics. Each cluster is a
grouping of three courses representing <i>one</i> part of the
University’s core curriculum required of all students as a part of all
degree plans. These clusters involve extensive cooperation, coordination,
and collaboration between three professors to create a total educational
experience for students. Students taking part in a cluster will receive
the benefits of multiple perspectives on the same topic. They will be
challenged by rigorous academic work, and they will be engaged by course
activities, both academic and social.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></b><![endif]><b>Why
Core Clusters? </b>Research has shown that interdisciplinary work excites and
engages students and that it strengthens critical thinking skills. In
addition to these benefits the clusters will offer opportunities for new
friendships, self-discovery, and a more memorable academic experience.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></b><![endif]><b>Who
can propose core clusters? </b>Faculty who teach a University Studies
course are eligible. Courses must be grouped together so that each course
satisfies a different core requirement.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></b><![endif]><b>What
sort of support is available? </b>The University College will offer up to
five Core Clusters in Fall, 2009. Each will be provided up to $5,000 to
supplement instruction, promote student learning, or pay for on or off-campus
experiences that enliven students’ experience of the courses.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></b><![endif]><b>How
are the core cluster proposals selected? </b>A selection committee will
review all proposals and then select winners to be offered in Fall, 2009.
The deadline for proposals is March 6, 2009; decisions will be complete by
March 13, 2009.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></b><![endif]><b>What
happens at the development event? </b>Dr. Dobbs makes a brief
presentation. Describes the goals and parameters of the idea. There
will be a time for Q&A as well as brainstorming possible cluster
ideas. All who are interested in interdisciplinarity or participation in
the cluster proposal process are invited.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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