Approved by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Faculty in May 2016 andÌý by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Board of Trustees in October 2016.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students develop a breadth
of knowledge across the liberal arts and sciences that gives them the potential
to explore the present and flexibly meet the demands of their futures. Through
this breadth of study, we, the college community, encourage students to enhance
their understanding by making connections among different bodies of knowledge.
Our students also engage more deeply in at least one area of study,
establishing facility in their chosen discipline.
Students’ diverse course of
study at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ guides them in discerning and understanding core principles
about complex issues. Our students rigorously investigate and research these
underlying causes and connections, learn to synthesize evidence from multiple
sources, and design ways to answer their questions. They acquire the skills to
evaluate arguments and evidence critically and develop independent, nuanced,
and thoughtful analyses. Using written, oral, experiential, visual, or other
appropriate methods, students communicate their findings effectively and
persuasively. Our students reflect on their studies and are prepared to engage with
the world based on their inquiry and deliberation.
To facilitate this link between the
classroom and the world, we introduce our students to active engagement with
multiple communities. They gain an understanding of the past, present, and
future needs of the earth and of humanity, and of the challenges of our
interdependence. From this foundation, our students consider ethical conundrums
from conflicting perspectives. Through a commitment to diversity and inclusion,
we work to foster an awareness of different cultures and empathy for the people
who confront the diverse challenges and needs of our shared communities in
order to inspire our students to lead lives of service. Our students bring
their experiences in the wider community back to the classroom to enhance their
course of study, building on what they have learned.
In order to meaningfully participate in
multiple communities, our students must understand themselves and their relation
to the world around them. To that end, the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
community guides them in examining their abilities and strengths. We help them recognize
how their skills can work for them and for the good of others, both now and in
the future. We provide tools and opportunities to prepare our students for
their prospective professional lives, and we strive to inspire them to lead
lives of accomplishment as both leaders and team members. We share in the joy
of their development as whole persons: independent, responsible, and attentive
to their own mental and physical well-being.ÌýWe nurture our students’ life-long
love of learning, both about themselves and about the world, as curious,
creative, and active participants in life and in their communities.ÌýÌý
Learning Goals Format
Vision for Student Learning Goals Rubric
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