Frequently Asked Questions about the CT Recertification Process<\/p>\n
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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Why is important that courses be recertified?<\/strong><\/p>\n Courses change over time. It is only natural and reasonable especially as teaching faculty change over time. Course goals and learning outcomes may also change so it is important to reverify periodically that these still align with the expectations for critical thinking courses.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additionally, in 2013 the University adopted the Marshall Baccalaureate Degree Profile (BDP) outcomes which are slightly different than the original Marshall Domains of Critical Thinking.\u00a0 Now all CT courses must align with the Integrative Thinking BDP outcome and 4 additional BDP outcomes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More information about the BDP outcomes can be found here: https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/assessment\/baccalaureate-degree-profile\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>When are courses supposed to be recertified for CT and how long is the typical turnaround time from submission to notification?<\/strong><\/p>\n Every 5 years courses should be recertified for the CT designation. The GEC meets roughly once a month so we expect that you should be notified within approximately 1-2 months of our feedback on the course and forms. Even if a \u201crejection\u201d decision is made, we encourage you to resubmit after the issues identified by the committee are addressed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>How will I know when my course is scheduled for recertification?<\/strong><\/p>\n The GEC Chair will email the department chair and the person on record who submitted the last CT designator form that the course will need to be recertified for the CT designation.\u00a0 This request will provide at least 60 days before the requested deadline for sufficient time to prepare the recertification form.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>What is required for my course to be recertified for CT and how can I get help completing the form?<\/strong><\/p>\n The primary contact person for the course will submit a completed CT recertification form along with a recent syllabus which also reflects the Marshall Baccalaureate Degree Profile (BDP) outcomes. The course must align with Integrative Thinking and 4 other Marshall BDP outcomes.<\/p>\n