Program Design Case Study: Competency Builder

Program Highlights

School or College: UM Ross School of Business

Launch Date: Fall 2022

Pilot Course: BA200 Businesses and Leaders: The Positive Differences

Competencies: 12

Dimensions per Competency: 0

Levels per Competency: 3

Prioritization Exercises: 3

Custom Onboarding Survey: Yes

Participants Set Their Initial Level: No

 

About the Immersed Team

Dr. Cathy ShakespeareAssociate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Arthur Andersen Professor of Accounting, Associate Professor of Accounting

Dr. Timothy Webb, Curriculum Engagement Director

Jeffery Fleckenstein, Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics Specialist

Claire Coursen, Program Manager

 

Competencies

Competency Builder features 12 competencies and does not break them down into smaller dimensions. Within each competency, students progress through 3 levels: 1) Explore, 2) Engage, 3) Explain.

The Competency Builder Curriculum Map shows how Ross students automatically progress in specific competencies based on grades received at the assignment or course level.

Communication

Compassion and Empathy

Creative Thinking

Critical Thinking

Ethical Reasoning

Equity Centered Knowledge

Global and Intercultural Perspective

Information Literacy

Leadership

Lifelong Learning

Resilience

Teamwork

Prioritization Exercises

Competency Builder presents students with the following questions during onboarding to help them narrow down which competencies they would like to focus on:

  1. What areas are most exciting to you personally?
  2. What areas might be most important for your career?
  3. What are your most important areas for growth?