Capstone Courses and Signature Work

Capstone Courses and Signature Work as a High-Impact Learning Practice (from AAC&U):

"Whether they’re called “senior capstones” or some other name, these culminating experiences require students nearing the end of their college years to create a project of some sort that integrates and applies what they’ve learned. The project might be a research paper, a performance, a portfolio of “best work,” or an exhibit of artwork. Capstones are offered both in departmental programs and, increasingly, in general education as well."

Capstone Courses and Signature Work Resources:

• May 2015 Capstone Coffee Slides (curated by the CTL)
•  "Signature Work," AAC&U publication
•  "National Research and Trends on Senior Capstone Experiences," presentation slides from 2013 AAC&U conference.
•  "Disorienting Dilemmas: The Capstone as a Transformative Experience," Liberal Educator, Summer 2009.
• "Doing Less Work, Getting Better Data: Using Capstone Courses to Assess Learning," Peer Review, Summer 2007.