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This bill establishes the Center for Civic Excellence as a pilot program at Utah State University, designed to fundamentally transform the university's general education curriculum. The center will be housed in the Office of the Provost and will be responsible for governing all general education courses, with a focus on engaging students in intellectual inquiry across ideological differences and exploring enduring questions about human experience. The program will require a maximum of 30 credits, including six communication credits and three humanities courses that emphasize primary texts predominantly from Western civilization, covering themes like liberty, justice, and the human condition. The center will have significant authority, including appointing and evaluating instructors, developing curriculum, and ensuring courses align with principles of viewpoint diversity and civil discourse. A vice-provost will lead the center, with responsibilities ranging from faculty appointments to syllabus approvals. The center is required to submit annual reports to university leadership and the Education Interim Committee, and by July 1, 2029, must provide recommendations for a system-wide general education curriculum based on the pilot program's outcomes. The bill specifies that the Center for Civic Excellence will be a temporary initiative, with a planned repeal date of July 1, 2030.

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