The PULSE (Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education) Recognition process is an ambitious endeavor designed to motivate important changes in life sciences education nationwide. 

PUBLICATIONS:  A qualitative analysis to identify the elements that support department level change in the life sciences: The PULSE Vision & Change Recognition Program

PULSE Vision & Change Rubrics Data-CBE-Life Sciences Education Dec 2016 

PULSE Pilot Certification Results-Letter to the Editor in JMBE  Dec 2015

PULSE Vision & Change Rubrics-Letter to the Editor in CBE-Life Sciences Education Dec 2013

Based upon the results of our pilot study and feedback from the community, we have revised the original rubrics. In addition to the full-length version, a shorter, retooled Snapshot Rubric is available that gives an “overview” of progress in Vision and Change adoption.

Vision & Change Rubrics v2.0 and full-length rubric portal
Snapshot Rubric and Snapshot rubric portal
Vision & Change Report

We are still looking for more data!
We invite PULSE community members to engage with the work of transforming life science education through a rigorous self-assessment by using the Vision & Change Rubrics v2.0 and submit rubric data for their programs at the PULSE Recognition portals (full-length or Snapshot). Scores from the full rubric, snapshot rubric or a portion of the full rubric are welcome. Submitting your rubric scores will help PULSE generate a national data set documenting the implementation of V&C recommendations by all types of institutions.

Learn more about Recognition Circle Initiatives
We seek to provide life science departments with valuable tools for transformation. These include:

Rubrics: detailed set of assessment tools that allow departments to self-evaluate their advancement toward adoption of V&C principles.

Data: collection of rubric data from departments across the country to determine the current status of reform nationally. Compare your scores to those of other programs.

Recognition Program: peer-review mechanism that recognizes departments for progress in the implementation of V&C recommendations.