21st Century Curriculum

Misericordia University's educational programs, including the liberal arts based core curriculum, major programs, and the co-curriculum, are academically rigorous, distinctive for their interconnectedness and recognized by prospective students, our peer institutions, and employers for the University's integrated and holistic approach to teaching and learning.

Strategies

• Create, enhance, and/or accredit new and existing degree programs that attract traditional and non-traditional students and enable them to pursue 21st century careers and/or post-graduate study. New programs must result in a positive contribution margin
• New core curriculum emphasizes an integrated liberal arts and professional preparation learning experience
• New co-curriculum experiences seamlessly connect academic and campus programming, including the expansion of experiential learning and cultural and athletic programming
• Develop a dynamic and responsive culture of assessment that informs planning and program development, guides reallocation of resources where appropriate, and results in continuous improvement
• Develop an intercultural study program that supports global courses, study abroad and experiential learning opportunities
• Implementation of an innovative foreign language program

Indicators

• % of FT Faculty with publications or presentations
• NSSE: Level of Academic Challenge Index
• NSSE: Active and Collaborative learning Index
• NSSE: Enriching Educational Experiences Index
• % of Graduates employed or in Graduate schools within 6 mons
• % of Graduates employed in field of study within 6 mons