Fairmount College students entering Wichita State under the 2024-25 undergraduate catalog will need to meet new competency requirements in order to graduate.
The nine competencies are designed to help students to have a clearer understanding of what skills they are developing by taking specific classes as liberal arts and sciences majors. They also promote the value of a liberal arts and sciences education and incorporate skills employers value in employees.
“This is beneficial for students to know how the courses they are taking in the college fit into a degree program in a liberal arts education,” Brien Bolin, senior associate dean for student success, said. “ The competencies also address nine core areas of skills that employers are seeking.”
Students will be able to meet competency requirements by using classes they are already taking to satisfy requirements for their major and the general education program.
“Our academic advisors will work closely with students to make sure they stay on track to graduate,” Patricia Phillips, director of the LAS Advising Center, said.
The competencies were created by a 14-member faculty committee representing majors across the three academic divisions within Fairmount College.