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JGE:  The Journal of General Education

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ISSN 0021-3667: Quarterly Publication 



"As a member of the university council working on a revision of undergraduate general education requirements, I found the articles in JGE of particular relevance. The timely studies encouraged by the editorial board promise to create a forum for lively exchange on educational issues. —Julia Herschensohn, University of Washington

For faculty, administrators, and policymakers, JGE is the professional forum for discussing issues in general education today. JGE addresses the general education concerns of community colleges, four-year colleges, universities, and state systems. Along with perceptive essays on the role of general education today, JGE features articles on:

• Innovative methods in teaching and assessment
• Profiles of exemplary general education programs
• Case studies of successful curriculum development efforts
• Reviews of books and monographs related to general education
• Special quarterly issues focused on a particular general education issue or problem are important. If individuals have an idea for a special quarterly issue, then proposals should be sent to Dr. .


About the Editors:

Claire Howell Major is an Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration in the College of Education at The University of Alabama. Her teaching, research, and service focus largely on innovative curricular and instructional methods. She has taught a wide variety of courses, such as academic programs, college and university teaching, and the community college. She has published numerous articles and has presented her research nationally and internationally. And, she has worked with faculty at institutions around the country to promote teaching excellence.

Elizabeth A. Jones is a Professor of Higher Education Leadership in the College of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University (WVU). Her teaching, research, and service mainly address assessment issues in higher education as well as evaluating various innovative instructional methods and their effect on students. She has presented her research at national conferences. She has served on various university committees and chaired the general education assessment group at WVU.