For Faculty

Goals & Policies

The Core Curriculum aims to expose students to the breadth of human knowledge, offering interdisciplinary perspective through an academically challenging course of study; to improve communication and numerical literacy; to develop critical and analytical abilities; to encourage intellectual maturity through interaction with instructors and peers; to enhance understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and environments; and to prepare students for ethical, responsible citizenship.

Assessment

UCC assessment is conducted on a rotational basis.

Every UCC course is required to fulfill the UCC Student Learning Outcomes outlined in your academic unit’s UCC Assessment Plan. SLOs should be clearly tied to one or more class activity, regardless of whether that SLO is being assessed in that rotation.

Academic Early Alerts and Saluki Cares 

Faculty are encouraged to use SIU’s Student Concern forms—SAFE Report, Saluki Cares, and Academic Early Alert—to refer students quickly for safety, personal, or academic support so trained staff can follow up while protecting student privacy. Utilization of these tools are considered when examining abnormal DFW rates.

Submitting concerns early connects students with the right resources and can help them stay on track; if there is an immediate risk to life or safety, call 911.

https://provost.siu.edu/student-success/student-concerns.php