LSUA faculty have identified nine expected outcomes for the general education component of LSUA degrees. These are:

1. The ability to read with comprehension at the college level.
2. The ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. The ability to communicate effectively through speech.
4. A basic competency in the use of computers.
5. A basic understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts and the ability to apply these concepts to problem solving.
6. A basic understanding of the scientific method and the ability to apply this method to natural phenomena.
7. The ability to analyze and synthesize information logically.
8. An appreciation and an awareness of the value of one's own and other cultures.
9. An understanding that education and personal development are life-long pursuits.

These outcomes are published on page 65 of the LSUA Catalog [1] . The courses that may be utilized to satisfy the general education core are designed to address these nine general education outcomes. The General Education Assessment Committee [3] is a standing administrative committee of the University. The Committee is chaired by the Provost and consists of faculty representatives from all academic departments and the Library. The General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC) is charged with developing specific assessment criteria and methods for each of the nine general education learning outcomes. Additionally, GEAC conducts the Graduate Exit Exam (GEE) each fall and spring semester. The GEE includes standardized tests (ACT CAAP), locally-developed tests, and opportunities for formal and informal speaking. All program graduates are required to take this exam and the results are used by the GEAC to determine how well graduates have met the desired learning outcomes. The results are also provided to the academic departments, with request for specific scrutiny and action on those areas where graduate achievement on the GEE was less than desired. Results are formally reported on Annual Assessment Forms [4] as part of LSUA’s normal institutional effectiveness process. Additionally, results are made available to the entire campus community in the Annual Assessment Report Card [5] .

As discussed in Core Requirement 2.12, the General Education Assessment Committee is, as part of the QEP, undertaking a thorough review of the competencies of general education. Revised competencies, reflecting both assessment results and mandates from the Board of Regents, have been proposed to the Courses and Curriculum Committee. GEAC will continue to work on possible additional revisions to the competencies to reflect the definition of an educated person developed as part of the QEP.  GEAC has also proposed a process for a thorough review of the list of general education courses and is re-examining the methods of assessment for General Education to determine whether changes in assessment are necessary and appropriate.