2025 Pre-Constitute Workshops
Pre-conference workshops are scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd.
They will be scheduled sometime mid to late afternoon.
Most attendees will be able to arrive in Louisville on Thursday in time to participate. No need for another hotel night!
Institutional members receive a 15% discount on workshop fees.
The How-to Gen Ed Reform Workshop: Useful Tools for All Four Phases of the Process
Thursday, October 2
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Louisville time
Facilitated by Tisha Paredes and Stephen Biscotte
$85/person OR $70/person for institutional members (use your 2025 institutional code for discount)
In this ALL NEW workshop, experienced facilitators will help participants navigate the four phases of the gen ed reform process: 1) laying the foundation, 2) program design, 3) program implementation, and 4) sustained engagement. This isn’t a theoretical overview… it’s a nuts-and-bolts, in-the-weeds, how-to-guide that brings ‘assessment thinking’ to gen ed leadership. We will share and work through prompts, worksheets, templates, and activities to practice the hard work of gen ed reform in a supportive, collaborative environment so participants will leave feeling more prepared for the real deal at their institutions. We’ll even throw in a couple of engaging gen ed reform games and exercises to put the FUN in gen ed reform FUN-damentals. This workshop is ideal for those new to gen ed leadership as well as seasoned gen ed veterans looking to expand or refresh their reform toolbox.
Refining the Proposal Process: Streamlining General Education Course Development
Thursday, October 2
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Louisville time
facilitated by Tricia Mieden Wilson and Laura Wheeler Poms (George Mason University)
free of charge for any 2025 Constitute attendee
Much like the bourbon distillation process, the general education course proposal process benefits from being thoughtful and methodical, rather than rushed. Taking the time to refine your proposal process not only streamlines the process but also supports faculty in developing strong proposals that align with both category and larger institutional goals. This 2-hour collaborative pre-conference workshop focuses on ensuring clarity, consistency, and meaningful faculty engagement at every stage—from initial proposal submission to final approval. Anyone who engages with faculty developing or reviewing general education courses will benefit from this workshop.
The emphasis of this workshop is on giving you strategies for implementing a course proposal process that is both efficient and supportive of faculty, committee members, and the overall general education program. We will share key insights from our experience, including how to:
- Develop clear guidelines and expectations for faculty submitting course proposals.
- Implement structured feedback mechanisms that improve proposal quality while reducing committee workload.
- Support faculty through targeted resources and transparent communication.
- Ensure committee members can efficiently evaluate proposals while upholding curricular standards.
Access to sample materials, including proposal templates, feedback guidelines, and communication strategies, will be provided. Through guided discussions and activities, attendees will explore ways to adapt and implement these materials and practices at their own institutions, ensuring that their course proposal process strengthens—not hinders—their general education program.
Sign up for one or both workshops!
Simply complete the registration form.
Institutional members that have paid for the 2025-26 membership year will have their 15% discount applied to fees.
This page updated February 14, 2025