The Competency Learning Experience
Departments in the Division of Students Affairs focus on creating opportunities for students to develop the skills and competencies employers have indicated they look for in college graduates. Students will be able to identify, demonstrate, and articulate the following:
Leadership
The ability to motivate, understand, and organize yourself and/or others toward a common goal.
Teamwork
The ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with others to accomplish a common goal.
Critical Thinking
The ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, with an awareness of bias, for the purpose of learning, solving problems, and making decisions.
Global and Cultural Awareness
The ability to recognize your personal values, respect those of others, and use this knowledge in everyday activities.
Resilience
The ability to cope with or overcome challenges and apply the lessons learned to future endeavors.
Communication
The ability to convey and receive information through the appropriate usage of verbal and non-verbal means.