Volume 5, Issue 1
GEP Assessment Updates
BY ANNABELLE CONROY, PH.D., GEP FACULTY FELLOW
I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing winter break and is having a fantastic start to 2025! I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who participated in the GEP assessment process in Fall 2024. Your contributions are vital for gathering the necessary data to evaluate the program and advance in the accreditation process.
This term, we will continue the GEP assessment process by requesting each faculty member teaching a GEP course to include an assignment that measures at least one of the foundation’s learning outcomes. Please remember that the GEP assessment deadline is the withdrawal deadline, which is Friday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. You can complete the assessment anytime before this date.
Your GEP assessment can take the format that best suits your class. If you use a quiz for the assessment, consider switching to the New Quiz tool. Eventually, the New Quiz tool will be the only option for quizzes, so it’s a good idea to start transitioning now.
If you conducted an assessment last term and have copied your course to this term, you may use the same assessment. For those teaching a GEP course for the first time, please refer to the General Education Faculty Learning Community for guidance on how to conduct an assessment. Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance. Additionally, we will hold several virtual drop-in help sessions (after Spring Break) for anyone with questions or needing help setting up an assignment.
Also, if you are interested in being part of the GEP Assessment task force, please let me know. During the spring term, the GEP assessment task force will meet to review the assessment results and process. We will begin meeting at the end of January and usually meet once a month.
If you have any questions, please email me or the GEP mailbox.
Apply for the new Certificate of GEP Engagement!
Looking to showcase your dedication to general education? This certificate recognizes UCF faculty and graduate students who have demonstrated their commitment to general education and student success through consistent participation in GEP professional development events, including workshops, webinars, and collaborative learning sessions.
Faculty members and graduate students who taught at least one GEP course in Summer and Fall 2024, are teaching in Spring 2025, and attended a minimum of three GEP-sponsored events during the same period are eligible to apply. Qualifying events include GEP workshops, webinars, Bites & Banter sessions, assessment drop-in sessions, Afternoon Tea with the GEP, and the Summer Institute GEP Track.
This certificate serves as valuable documentation for teaching portfolios, annual evaluations, promotion applications, and award nominations. It provides tangible evidence of your ongoing engagement with pedagogical development and dedication to student success.
Ready to apply? Eligible faculty who meet the above criteria may submit their application through May 7.
Showcase Your Course at Spring Fling!
Share the innovative spirit of your classroom at this year’s Spring Fling Academic Showcase on March 5! The GEP Team invites faculty to contribute photos and course assignments that showcase the dynamic learning experiences you create for our students.
Whether it’s photos of student projects in action, field trips that brought learning to life, or examples of unique assignments that sparked student engagement, we want to celebrate your creative approaches to teaching and learning.
This is your opportunity to:
- Demonstrate the diverse learning experiences in our general education courses
- Share successful assignments that have resonated with students
- Highlight the hands-on and experiential aspects of your courses
Contributing is easy! Simply submit:
- Photos from your course activities (please ensure privacy by submitting images where student faces are not identifiable)
- Sample assignments or project guidelines that showcase your unique teaching approach
- A brief description providing context for your materials
Your contributions will be prominently displayed during Spring Fling, offering visitors a window into the enriching educational experiences that make our General Education Program special.
Submit any items to gep@ucf.edu no later than Feb. 28.
Spring 2025 Coming Attractions
Attend three or more GEP events this year to qualify for the Certificate of Engagement!
Jan. 23
GEP Assessment 101 [VIRTUAL]
Led by Dr. Annabelle Conroy, GEP Faculty Fellow
A hands-on workshop designed to walk graduate students and faculty through the step-by-step process of meeting General Education Program assessment requirements each semester. Focused on practical ‘how-tos,’ this session ensures participants leave with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to complete the assessment process accurately and efficiently.
Date: Jan. 23
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual Location: Zoom
Advance Registration Required: bit.ly/GEP101
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Feb. 4
Student Care Services [HYBRID]
Presenter: Tammie Nadeau, Director of Student Care Services
Learn about Student Care Services and the resources available to support student success. Learn how you can play a role in fostering a supportive campus community and ensuring all students receive the care they need during difficult times.
Date: Feb. 4
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
In-Person Location: TCH 202
In-Person RSVP: gep@ucf.edu
Virtual Location: Zoom
Advance Registration Required: bit.ly/StudentCareServices
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
March 5
Fostering Civil Discourse in GEP Courses [VIRTUAL]
Presenter: Dr. Haley Winston, Director of Civil Discourse and Engagement, Office of Public Policy Events
The session will focus on how to tackle challenging topics while fostering respectful dialogue and communication in General Education Program courses, providing practical tools to promote civil discourse in the classroom.
Date: March 5
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Virtual Location: Zoom
Advance Registration Required: bit.ly/GEPcivildiscourse
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.