Table of Contents

Introduction The Changing Business Environment and the Need for Responsive Action Defining Professional Education and Ideal Outcomes Examining Criticisms of Professional Education and Calls for Reform Purpose and Scope of This Report Curriculum Reforms in the Professions: Responding to Calls for Change Curriculum Reform in Accounting Programs Curriculum Reform in Nursing Programs Curriculum Reform in Teacher Education Programs Implementing and Assessing Internships Examining Internships Through the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business, Marietta College Assessing Student Learning Through Internships at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Building Communities of Inquiry and Support Through Internships at the University of New Hampshire Designing Strong Internship Experiences Assessing the Internship Experience and Student Learning Summary Building Conditions That Promote Change Creating Trust Promoting Change by a Committed Leadership Designing Incremental Change Educating Faculty Designing Meaningful Incentives Implications for the Implementation and Maintenance of Curriculum Transformations Stating Clear and Measurable Outcomes Linked Across Courses, the Professional Preparation Program, and Institutional Levels Designing Learning Experiences to Achieve the Selected Outcomes Selecting Multiple Assessment Methods Reviewing Assessment Results to Make Targeted Improvements Developing New Partnerships Sustaining Learner-Centered Curriculum Reforms