Institutional Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify and explain major vocabularies and conceptual, theoretical and methodological foundations of sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts. Students engage contemporary and enduring questions from these disciplines.

Students will be able to determine the appropriate scope of information needed for a task, know how to access the information, critically evaluate the information and its sources, apply the information accurately to accomplish a specific purpose and use the information ethically and legally.

Students will be able to evaluate creative process and product, actively incorporate risk-taking into task approaches, apply and critique logically consistent solutions, integrate divergent or contradictory perspectives, extend creative application to new knowledge and transform ideas into new forms.

Students will be able to consider held assumptions when investigating issues or problems, ask questions and formulate ideas in explaining issues or problems, use relevant and adequate support to reach conclusions, and construct a clearly-articulated thesis.

Students will be able to differentiate and evaluate theories and approaches to selected complex problems within a field of study and at least one other field as modes of inquiry.

Students will be able to explain and convert information presented into mathematical forms, to form critical judgments and draw appropriate conclusions based on the quantitative analysis of data, and express quantitative evidence in support of an argument or decision.

Students will be able to construct presentations with clear organizational patterns, choose language that is compelling and appropriate, master delivery techniques with confidence, apply a variety of relevant supporting materials and deliver a central message that is precisely stated, appropriately repeated and strongly supported.

Students will be able to demonstrate mastery in written communication skills, apply and critically evaluate context and purpose for writing, develop appropriate and relevant content, execute the appropriate conventions particular to a specific discipline and writing task, skillfully integrate credible and relevant sources as evidence, and demonstrate fluency, clarity and stylistic accuracy in their writing style.

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal skills, interpretive skills and presentational skills, and develop the ability to interact appropriately and effectively within diverse social settings and cultural contexts.

Students will be able to become critically self-aware, recognize and respect difference, conceptualize and critically articulate the complexities of difference and experience and define difference through the work of social justice.

Students will be able to adjust personal perspectives by engaging diverse communities, connect fields of study to community life, develop a sense of civic identity, tailor communication in working with others to promote civic action, demonstrate team leadership through civic engagement activities and commit to work with communities to achieve a civic aim.

Students will be able to connect relevant experience and academic knowledge, make connections across disciplines and perspectives and adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations.

Students will be able to acquire foundational knowledge about ethics; reason ethically through the application of theories and traditions; analyze contemporary issues; develop, articulate and defend a well-reasoned ethical judgment; and reflect on and evaluate their own ethical decisions, actions, practices and responsibilities.

Students will be able to develop specialized field knowledge and integrate knowledge across content areas.

Students will be able to evaluate diverse points of view embedded within varying frameworks which may include temporal, cultural, linguistic, sociopolitical or technological contexts.

Students will be able to engage in critical inquiry through principle approaches or methods and through effective and ethical information search and evaluation strategies.

Students will be able to apply disciplinary or interdisciplinary learning across multiple contexts, integrating knowledge and practice.

Students will be able to communicate effectively in presenting ideas orally and in writing (oral communication; written communication).

Students will be able to reason ethically in evaluating various perspectives, policies and/or practices relevant to one's field of study.

Definition

Authentic engagement is the ability to demonstrate the values, knowledge, and skills to communicate honestly and deeply with others. It means advocating for oneself and working in solidarity with others for the purpose of promoting positive social change.

Outcome

Students will be able to demonstrate the values, knowledge, and skills to communicate honestly and deeply with others, advocate for themselves, and work in solidarity with others for the purpose of promoting positive social change.

Definition

The Identities and Communities outcome focuses on the exploration of self in relation to others from similar and differing backgrounds. In this process, students engage with difference, find a community(ies) where they feel like they belong and matter, and develop social empathy as they work alongside community partners as co-learners and co-generators of knowledge.

Outcome

Students will explore their own social and personal identities in relation to others from similar and differing backgrounds, sustain relationships with members of other communities, and develop social empathy as they work alongside community partners as co‐learners and co‐generators of knowledge.

Definition

Benevolent purpose encourages students to reflect on values and beliefs and address the questions of vocations:

• What do I believe?
• Who am I called to become?

The second question depends on insight gained from the first. In other words, the impact one most desires to make ought to flow from one's self-awareness and include one's values and beliefs, gifts and talents, spirituality and faith tradition.

Outcome

Students will explore their own values and beliefs to achieve self-authorship and examine the intersection of their gifts and the world’s greatest needs.

Definition

Courageous Living is a willingness to take risks to develop one's authentic self. It is exploring multiple perspectives and standing up for one's beliefs and values. Living courageously is a practice that one chooses on a daily basis. It means embracing challenges with the outlook that every experience is an opportunity for growth. Courageous living is discovering the inner strength to actualize one's dreams.

Outcome

Students will respond despite uncertainty, internalize a willingness to risk while discerning appropriate levels of risk, and demonstrate resilience.

Definition

The development of optimal body, mind, and spirit through awareness of the well-being dimensions, skill building, and a personal commitment to lifelong practices that support overall wellness.

Outcome

Students will  practice self-care, develop healthy relationships and social networks, and employ healthy decision-making strategies.