Communication:
Organize and express ideas clearly and appropriately; master standard use
of written and oral communication; appreciate alternative forms of expression,
including art, dance, music and literature; distinguish between the medium
and the message; listen, observe, interpret, and understand others.
Critical Thinking:
Employ independent, objective, and rigorous reasoning; identify and integrate
the elements of a task or problem; seek, organize, assimilate, synthesize,
and use information; maintain a healthy skepticism; recognize the value
of creativity, the limits of reason and the legitimacy of intuition.
Problem Framing and Solving:
Appreciate the complexity of problems; go beyond conventional assumptions;
understand parts of systems as well as the whole; recognize patterns and
generalize; search and test solutions using analytical and intuitive skills;
evaluate and monitor outcomes; work effectively and creatively in diverse
groups.
Knowledge: Master
basic facts, concepts, and literature of the arts and sciences; acquire
knowledge of diverse ethical traditions and contemporary issues; develop
competence in the use of technology, instrumentation, and research methods;
develop expertise in a major; understand the evolution and trends of that
major; acquire knowledge of career opportunities.
Integration and Application of Knowledge:
Recognize and value the interconnectedness of knowledge; learn creatively
from practice and experience; apply knowledge in innovative ways; appreciate,
use, and promote multidisciplinary and culturally diverse perspectives;
foster connections wherein knowledge serves as a bridge to new levels of
understanding and insight.
Self Development:
Assess personal strengths, weaknesses, and potential; develop individual
goals and persevere to achieve them; build self confidence and motivation;
identify and respect diverse backgrounds and viewpoints; deal effectively
with change; recognize and tolerate ambiguity; develop a well-considered
personal ethic that includes responsibility for actions; assume responsibility
for decisions and their results.
Citizenship: Participate
in the local, national, and global community; be sensitive to the welfare
of others; appreciate democratic values; acquire a sense of personal and
collective responsibility for the social and natural environment.
Life-long Learning:
Maintain a sense of curiosity; appreciate and master the process of learning;
recognize that learning is a means of fulfillment and success in one's
personal and professional life.
