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- First Task Force Report 2020 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Second Task Force Report 2021 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Faculty Ballot Data 2023 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
SEEDS VALUES.<\/h2>\n
Social Justice and Equity.<\/h3>\n
Students will learn how different forms of inequality (social, economic, environmental, racial, gender) have developed; the history of those who have struggled against injustice; and the many ways in which inequality continues to function in present day society.<\/p>\n
Educated Citizenry (Critical Information Literacy) (PDF)<\/a><\/h3>\n
Students will learn to assess, produce, and communicate knowledge as informed and responsible citizens, and learn to critically evaluate the sociopolitical structures that influence information creation.<\/p>\n
Engagement, Agency, and Leadership.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Students will learn how to engage with issues in their communities and develop the confidence and strategies to become leaders and contribute to the public good.<\/p>\n
Diversity and Intercultural Competency.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Students will develop the ability to understand diverse cultural contexts and to communicate and function within them.<\/p>\n
Self-Discovery and Self-Care.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Students will be introduced to multiple disciplinary approaches towards achieving a healthy, meaningful, and productive life, and, along the way, develop a sense of self.<\/p>\n
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SEEDS Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes and Rubrics.<\/h2>\n
\n\nFoundations (18- 21 credits).<\/h3>\n
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- Effective Writing I & II (PDF) (6 cr)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Interactive Communication (PDF) (3 cr)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Quantitative Reasoning (PDF) (3cr)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Political and Civic Life (PDF) (3cr)<\/a><\/li>\n
- World Language and Intercultural Competency (PDF)\u00a0(3-6)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- All learning outcomes in the Foundations area are required (15-18 cr).<\/li>\n
- The second course of Effective Writing can be taken within the major where available.<\/li>\n
- Students who can demonstrate intermediate proficiency in a foreign language can fill this requirement with only 3 credits. Students who choose to start the study of a new language will be required to take 6 credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Explorations (12 credits)<\/h3>\n
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- Literary and Artistic Analysis (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Analyzing Cultures and Societies (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ethical Inquiry (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Historical Thinking (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Scientific Reasoning (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Creative Expression (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- Students are required to take 12 credits.<\/li>\n
- Students can choose 4 from the 6 learning outcomes in this area.<\/li>\n
- It is not allowed to choose the same learning outcome more than once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LIST OF APPROVED SEEDS COURSES.<\/a><\/h3>\n
Montclair SEEDS Curriculum Implementation 2025-2026.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Starting in Fall 2025 Montclair SEEDS curriculum will be implemented among all new students. In preparation for these, it is important that faculty advisors become familiar with the new SEEDS curriculum. University College Advising team have prepared a training module for anyone wishing to learn about the SEEDS curriculum. You can access the Montclair State SEEDS Training<\/a> Module by following this link.<\/span><\/p>\n
Certification 2025-2026.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- A new round of certification will start on September 2nd<\/strong> 2025. All proposals seeking SEEDS certification can be <\/span>submitted\u00a0using the Course Management Inventory (CIM) system.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Starting in Fall 2025 the Advisory Board will start the process of re-certification of courses that were given a two-year certification during the 2023-2024 academic year. The certification of these courses expires on Spring 2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- New courses should get SEEDS certification before<\/em><\/strong> they seek curriculum approval.<\/li>\n
- Starting in Fall 2024 courses certified in the SEEDS curriculum will have a five-year certification.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The learning goals of the course must be aligned with ONE of the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) in the SEEDS curriculum.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The instructor(s) of the course agrees to participate in the assessment of the SEEDS curriculum. Participation includes submitting samples of student work and distributing other indirect assessment measures.<\/span><\/li>\n
- The purpose of the course will be aligned with one of the SEEDS Values.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Faculty will be invited to participate in the creation of instruments to assess the SEEDS values.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SEEDS certification requests must be submitted using the Course Inventory Management (CIM) system.<\/h2>\n
Guidelines to submit courses for SEEDS Certification or Re-certification using CIM.<\/a><\/p>\n
ACCESS CIM HERE<\/a><\/h2>\n
If you have problems accessing CIM please email Carlin Soos<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
Use this link to determine when a SEEDS course is due for recertification.<\/a><\/h2>\n
SEEDS Curriculum Assessments.<\/h2>\n
Last year, we conducted the assessment of Foundations courses. This year, we will conduct assessment of Explorations courses according to the following schedule:<\/p>\n
\n\nFall 2025<\/h3>\n
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- Analyzing Cultures and Societies.<\/li>\n
- Ethical Inquiry<\/li>\n
- Cultural Expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Spring 2026<\/h3>\n
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- Literary and Artistic Analysis<\/li>\n
- Historical Thinking<\/li>\n
- Scientific Reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Assessment Process.<\/h3>\n
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- Chairs and program heads responsible for courses due for assessment this year will be contacted by the SEEDS directors to organize the assessment process.<\/li>\n
- If you have questions about the assessment process, please contact the SEEDS directors: Dr. Kate McCaffrey or Dr. Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Future Assessments.<\/h3>\n
\n\nFall 2026<\/h3>\n
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- Revision and Preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Spring 2027<\/h3>\n
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- Effective Writing II<\/li>\n
- Creative Expression<\/li>\n
- Analyzing Cultures and Societies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Fall 2027<\/h3>\n
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- Effective Writing I<\/li>\n
- Ethical Inquiry<\/li>\n
- Literary and Artistic Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Spring 2028<\/h3>\n
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- Quantitative Reasoning<\/li>\n
- Historical Thinking<\/li>\n
- Scientific Reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Fall 2028<\/h3>\n
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- Interactive Communication<\/li>\n
- Political and Civic Life<\/li>\n
- World Languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Spring 2029<\/h3>\n
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- Analysis and Reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SEEDS Values Workshops<\/h2>\n
ENGAGEMENT, AGENCY AND LEADERSHIP.<\/h3>\n
\nWe are reaching out to faculty currently teaching in the SEEDS program who have selected\u00a0Engagement, Agency and\u00a0Leadership<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0as a SEEDS value. We are rescheduling an on-campus, in person workshop on\u00a0Monday, November 17\u00a0from 1-3:30<\/strong>, Cole 340\u00a0\u00a0to explore, refine, and finalize the definition of this value.\u00a0Our workshop will be led by our colleague Todd Kelshaw<\/strong><\/em> who has been deeply involved in both the SEEDS program and civic\u00a0engagement\u00a0initiatives on campus.\u00a0Please join us and share this invitation to any faculty in your program who teach relevant classes.<\/p>\n
Purpose:<\/strong>\u00a0SEEDS values are intended to communicate to non-major students the value of our core curriculum. When we teach students\u00a0Engagement, Agency and\u00a0Leadership, what is important for them to know? What\u00a0are the basic, non-negotiable lessons we intend to communicate in these classes? Does teaching\u00a0Engagement, Agency and\u00a0Leadership\u00a0involve pedagogical considerations, or is the main concern content, or both? Our workshop will establish the basic principles of what teaching this SEEDS value asks of instructors.<\/p>\n
Why:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0parameters we finalize will be key to developing coherence in the\u00a0curriculum as well as an assessment plan. We believe it is important for the people who are teaching\u00a0Engagement, Agency and\u00a0Leadership\u00a0 to participate in its definition, so we hope you will attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Date and location:<\/strong> November 17, 1:00- 3:30pm. Cole Hall 340.<\/p>\n
We kindly request that you pre-register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
EDUCATED CITIZENRY.<\/h3>\n
Are you teaching a course that addresses the Educated Citizenry (Critical Information Literacy) SEEDS Value?\u00a0 Or teaching a Foundations or Explorations course that includes (critical) information literacy skills as part of its Student Learning Outcomes?\u00a0 Librarians would love to work with you to guide students through different stages of the research process, such as developing a focused topic, finding credible sources, evaluating information, and more.\u00a0 Librarians:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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can collaborate on research assignment design and embedding learning materials into your courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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can teach synchronous (in-person or online) sessions for your classes; request a library instruction session here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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can provide helpful asynchronous learning materials (e.g., guides, videos, modules).<\/span><\/p>\n
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For example, an Educated Citizenry guide geared towards undergraduate students has been added to many of the Libraries\u2019 subject guides (e.g., Biology<\/a>, Educational Foundations<\/a>, Linguistics<\/a>), which are already integrated into Canvas course sites under the Library Resources tab.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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offer many free in-person and online Libraries workshops to students (register here<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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can support students who are struggling; students can make a research appointment<\/a> with a librarian or drop-in during librarian office hours at Sprague Library<\/a> (Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The University Libraries has drafted an Educated Citizenry\/Critical Information Literacy\u00a0rubric<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0guide<\/a>\u00a0for faculty, with sample activities and assessments.\u00a0 We were asked to develop an assessment for the Educated Citizenry SEEDS Value and would like to invite faculty who are interested in working with us on this to reach out to\u00a0Bonnie Fong<\/a>\u00a0(Head for Research & Reference Services).\u00a0 We are also happy to discuss activities and assessments further during Educated Citizenry\/Critical Information Literacy Faculty Workshops & Discussions we are co-sponsoring with the SEEDS Advisory Board this academic year (register for one on\u00a0Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm<\/a>;\u00a0Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm<\/a>; or another date\/time to be determined).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Cross-Disciplinary Clusters Initiative.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Click here to see what clusters will be offered as part of the Cross-Disciplinary Clusters Initiative<\/a> of the SEEDS curriculum.<\/p>\n
SEEDS Advisory Board<\/h2>\n
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- Brian Abrams (Cali School of Music)<\/li>\n
- Jessica Bacon (Department of Teaching and Learning)<\/li>\n
- Grace Cook (Mathematics, Bloomfield College)<\/li>\n
- Bonnie Fong (University Libraries)<\/li>\n
- Eva Goldfarb (Public Health)<\/li>\n
- Thomas Herold (World Languages and Cultures)<\/li>\n
- Julie Landweber (History)<\/li>\n
- Manveer Mann (Marketing)<\/li>\n
- Brenda Marshall (School of Nursing)<\/li>\n
- Chris McKinley (School of Communications and Media)<\/li>\n
- Bogdan Nita (Mathematics)<\/li>\n
- Laura Quiros (Social Work and Child Advocacy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Contact Information<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n<\/p>
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<\/div>Katherine McCaffrey<\/a><\/p>
Professor, Anthropology<\/p>
- Phone<\/dt>
- 973-655-7560<\/a><\/dd>
- Email<\/dt>
- mccaffreyk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
- Location<\/dt>
- Dickson Hall, 138<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia<\/a><\/p>
Associate Professor, History<\/p>
- Phone<\/dt>
- 973-655-7561<\/a><\/dd>
- Email<\/dt>
- brizuelagare@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd>
- Location<\/dt>
- Dickson Hall, 423<\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Analysis and Reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
- Revision and Preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- Starting in Fall 2025 the Advisory Board will start the process of re-certification of courses that were given a two-year certification during the 2023-2024 academic year. The certification of these courses expires on Spring 2027<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- A new round of certification will start on September 2nd<\/strong> 2025. All proposals seeking SEEDS certification can be <\/span>submitted\u00a0using the Course Management Inventory (CIM) system.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Analyzing Cultures and Societies (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Literary and Artistic Analysis (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Interactive Communication (PDF) (3 cr)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Second Task Force Report 2021 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n