Definitions of Academic Goals

Cultural Competence ——知识, 理解, 技能, 值, and personal attributes necessary to demonstrate successful engagement in the world.

城市参与 – the responsible involvement in and commitment to the civic, 社会, and daily life of metropolitan communities.

Spiritual Development – the formation and growth of each individual’s relationship with God and neighbor as fostered through the nurturing of a reflective and conscious maturing of personal faith and commitment to action.

全球合作 ——知识 and experience of working, 学习, and interacting with people from a variety of different cultures.

Leadership Development ——知识, 技能, and experience to lead and work effectively with individuals and groups to effect change in a meaningful way.

反射性服务 – experiential 学习 opportunities combining both academic instruction and service experiences that prepare students for ethically responsible citizenship.

Collaborative Scholarship – interactive disciplinary and interdisciplinary engagement of individuals and groups with the intent of discovery.

开放的调查 –  a systematic approach to analysis and examination that sets aside personal assumptions or preconceived opinions in the exploration of new ideas.

Intellectual Challenge– engagement of the cognitive capacity in the synthesis, 价值判断, and support of creative reorganization and presentation of facts, 概念, 和感知.