NIU Strategic PlanPresident John Peters launched a comprehensive strategic planning effort firmly grounded in the embrace of academic excellence.
Curricular Innovations Task ForceThe Curricular Innovations Task Force recommends a review and reform of the general education requirements at Northern Illinois University.
Baccalaureate Review CommitteeThe Baccalaureate Review Steering Committee was formed and includes 10 faculty and staff representing all of the undergraduate colleges at NIU.
AAC&U General Education InstituteThe Baccalaureate Review Steering Committee attended the AAC&U General Education Institute.
The Committee learned that general education reform first requires a thorough review and discussion of the University's baccalaureate goals.
Baccalaureate Review Task ForceThe Baccalaureate Review Task Force is established and includes 30 faculty and staff representing all undergraduate colleges at NIU.
Phase OneThe purpose of Phase One is to discuss and review the baccalaureate goals at NIU.
Focus groups and an online survey will be available to help gather information from students, faculty, staff, administrators, employers, and other interested groups.
Summer & Fall 2009 Information will be gathered and reviewed to develop proposed goals for the baccalaureate degree.
A final set of goals will be submitted to appropriate university constituents for approval.
Fall 2009 Reports are available for review and continued campus-wide discussion.