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Who We Are<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Our Mission<\/h3>\n

General Education is a crucial component of the learning experience at Western Oregon University, providing students with fundamental skills for lifelong learning. Students apply, communicate, and integrate ideas from a variety of disciplines. They gain abilities to think and act critically as citizens of a complex and ever-changing world. The curriculum empowers students to pursue diverse interests and perform varying roles in their personal, social, and professional lives.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcomes:
1. Put into practice different and varied forms of knowledge, inquiry, and expression that frame academic and applied learning. (Intellectual foundations and breadth of exposure)<\/em>
2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and develop well-reasoned and evidence-based conclusions. (Critical thinking)<\/em>
3. Articulate the challenges, responsibilities, and privileges of belonging in a complex, diverse, interconnected world. (Citizenship)<\/em>
4. Integrate knowledge, perspectives, and strategies across disciplines to answer questions and solve problems. (Multidisciplinary learning)<\/em><\/p>\n

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General Education Program Support<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Dr. Shaun Huston<\/span><\/strong>
Director of General Education<\/span>
hustons@wou.edu<\/a>
x88296<\/span>
BELL 217<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Leanne Merrill<\/strong><\/span>
First Year Seminar Coordinator<\/span>
merrill@wou.edu<\/a>
x89342<\/span>
MNB 126<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Leigh Graziano<\/strong><\/span>
Chair, General Education Committee<\/span>
grazianol@wou.edu<\/a>
x89360<\/span>
MA 311<\/span><\/p>\n

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