Westfield State University’s Proposed

General Education Statement

General education at Westfield State University places curiosity, excitement, and a commitment to social justice and cultural understanding at the heart of our curriculum. In the classroom and across communities, students draw on diverse areas of knowledge to integrate ideas, identify and pursue meaningful questions, tackle complex problems from the local to the global, think critically and creatively, communicate and collaborate effectively, and promote well-being for all of our community members. Students develop the self-awareness and confidence necessary to engage meaningfully with and care for others; to navigate their personal, professional, and civic lives; and to build a more just and kind world.

Broad Learning Goals DRAFT

1. WSU students identify and pursue meaningful questions using the tools of multiple fields of study to integrate knowledge and tackle complex problems.
2. WSU students grow as self-aware, creative, curious, and confident individuals who are invested in the well-being of themselves and others.
3. WSU students develop cultural competence and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate within and across diverse communities.
4. WSU students act as conscientious, ethical, and responsible community members who address issues of social justice, work for positive change, and care for others and the planet.