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The Nexus Program ~ Quick Facts & Explanation

CEP Program / Nexus Program
Graduation Requirement: 48 / same / Graduation Requirement: 48
Number of Categories: 4 / same / Number of Categories: 4
A = Worship
B = Lecture
C = Music
D = Art, Theatre and Other / change / Live-Learn-Believe Events
[Know your World]
Tiger Events
[Experience Your Traditions]
Flex Events
[Initiate Yourself]
Immersion Events
[Explore More Deeply]
Rationale for Change
● be reflective of the Live-Learn-Believe paradigm
● acknowledge the importance of heritage and tradition to our campus community
● acknowledge the value of breadth of knowledge and depth of experience as is mandated by the historic and lofty ideals of a liberal arts education
● be inclusive of important experiences such as possible travel, stewardship and service-learning opportunities
● encourage student initiated events
● seek enhanced connections between academic offerings and be supportive of the current revisions to the general education requirements being considered
Weight: all the same / change / Weight: 1, 2, 3 or 4-Star Events
Rationale for Change
● the goal of the weighted system is to allow for varying levels of engagement or immersion with an event [in no way assessing the “value” of the event or offering] ~ Example ~ The Event = 1 ۞ ~ Pre-Readings or Discussion and The Event = 2 ۞ ۞ ~ Pre-Reading or Discussions, The Event and a Paper or Forum or E-Blogs or Discussion following The Event = 3 ۞ ۞ ۞
Sub-Set Requirement
as listed on page 201 of the college catalog “A student may receive credit for no more than 24 events (or one-half of the total events required) from one group in completing the Cultural Enrichment Program” / change / Live-Learn-Believe Events: 24-32
Tiger Events: 8
Flex Events: 8 [cap]
Immersion Events: 0-8
[The Immersion Events Requirement is an aspirational goal at this time – but as many students are currently involved in offerings of this type, a provision is made so credit may be received]
Rationale for Change
● to ensure each student has broad-based experiences while at Georgetown College to enhance his/her curricular offerings