Idaho’s public institutions celebrated six outstanding faculty members this month for their innovative approaches to general education instruction. These educators were honored with the General Education Innovative Award for successfully integrating essential “durable skills” in their coursework.
The awards were presented during the annual General Education Summit held October 10-11 in Boise.
General education courses, typically taken in the first two years of college, lay the foundation for student success. Research shows that student performance in these courses strongly predicts both retention and achievement in their chosen majors. Recognizing this crucial connection, Idaho’s eight public institutions have prioritized making these courses relevant and engaging…