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Turning Plans into Action

Redefining the CFANS Undergraduate Experience

On February 26, 2010, CFANS held it's annual gathering around redefining the future of undergraduate education in the college. The theme, Redefining the CFANS Undergraduate Experience: Turning Plans into Action, marks the transition into the implementation phase of our strategic planning endeavors.

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The event included a presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Pedro Bidegaray, the Director of International Academic Programs for EARTH University in Costa Rica. EARTH University is an agricultural and natural resources institution that places significant emphasis on experiential, hands-on learning and the development of problem solving skills in  students' educational experiences. He presented an innovative model for higher education programs. Dr. Bidegaray's PowerPoint presentation can be found below.

View notes from feedback sessions

Task Forces I, II, III: Curriculum Revitalization (.pdf)

Task Force IV: Campus Culture Transformation (.pdf)

Task Force V: Faculty and Staff Capacity Building
(.pdf)
 

View PowerPoint presentations from the event

EARTH University Academic Program - Dr. Pedro Bidegaray 

Further presentations, videos, and resources will be posted in the near future

Quick Links

Schedule for the Day (.pdf)

Task Force FAQs & Materials

Engaging with the Strategic Plan: Starting Conversations Handout
(.pdf)

Summary & Materials from Claiming Our Future 2009 Event
 
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