Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

Effective Communication

• Apply oral communication skills in order to articulate perspectives, state opinions, and solve problems within interpersonal, small group, and public settings.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate thoughts and ideas through writing, composition of documents and papers, etc.
• Read critically and analytically in order to identify central themes, lines of reasoning, etc. in different kinds of texts.

Cultural and Personal Awareness

• Demonstrate knowledge of cultures and the ability to interact effectively within and across cultures.
• Understand various issues regarding wellness and be able to manage personal health and well being.
• Accurately assess his/her own knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Global Understanding

• Recognize the important social and political issues in the world and local communities.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the arts and music in relationship to their impact on the world.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the humanities including literature, philosophy, history and foreign languages.

Information Competency

• Utilize basic computer applications when performing tasks within a variety of contexts and assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct research utilizing the library, Internet, and other informational areas.
• Apply critical thinking skills when completing tasks, doing research, and assessing and analyzing information.

Scientific and Mathematical Literacy

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply the basic principles of the physical and natural sciences.
• Apply mathematical principles to solve problems effectively in science, business and everyday life.
• Demonstrate an understanding of numbers and basic mathematical principles in order to succeed in careers and vocations.