Lindenwood University is committed to preparing its graduates for a world of increasing complexity, innovation, and change. Accordingly, developing and demonstrating the following Graduate Attributes is central to the educational spectrum at Lindenwood, including the general education curriculum, major programs of study, and co-curricular experiences.
Lindenwood adopted the Graduate Attributes in the fall of 2021 and transitioned from the previous Institutional Learning Outcomes.
Graduate Attributes: Timeline and FAQs
How do we assess graduate attributes?
We use the Community of Practice model for general education assessment with signature assignments that align to the graduate attribute rubrics serving as evidence. More information on general education and graduate attribute assessment can be found here.
Am I required to include information about the Graduate Attributes on my syllabus?
Only general education courses are required to include graduate attribute information on their syllabus. View required information. However, all instructors are welcome to include information on their syllabus. View suggested syllabus information you can include if you so choose. However, this should be included in addition to all other required syllabus information.
Do all courses align to Graduate Attributes, even graduate courses?
All general education courses align to Graduate Attributes with academic programs and co-curricular departments aligning Graduate Attributes to program or department outcomes.
How do I know what graduate attribute my course or co-curricular department aligns to?
General education instructors should go to Graduate Attributes for General Education Courses for the graduate attribute mapping to a specific general education course.
To update the spreadsheet, ask Graduate Attribute alignment questions, or any questions at all please contact Robyne Elder, Associate Provost for Academic Effectiveness or the Director of General Education.
Co-Curricular departments can access current Assessment Reports for more information on aligning Graduate Attributes. Co-Curricular and Administrative Unit Reports - Assessment - Research Guides at Lindenwood University.
Academic Programs can access current curriculum maps or reach out to department heads for more information on aligning Graduate Attributes. Curriculum Maps - Assessment - Research Guides at Lindenwood University
