The Empowered Learner

communicate well in diverse settings and groups, using written and oral means

writing assignments of multiple kinds (expository, creative, and personal writing) for many purposes; required and critiqued oral presentations

employ a variety of skills to solve problems

problem-based learning; undergraduate research; inquiry-based science labs

work well in teams, including those of diverse composition, and build consensus

planned and supervised experiences in teamwork, both in class and in off-campus settings

The Informed Learner

the human imagination, expression, and the products of many cultures

interdisciplinary and integrated courses on creativity through the ages

global and cross-cultural communities

drawing on students’ diverse experiences to enrich classroom discussion; integrating study abroad into courses back on the home campus; teaching courses world-wide through video-conferencing

modeling the natural world

student team-designed lab experiments to answer questions

The Responsible Learner

active participation as a citizen of a diverse democracy

service learning; debate on proposed
solutions to current social problems

understanding oneself and one’s multiple identities

personal writing that requires self-reflection upon a wide variety of subjects, and that situates the self in relation to others

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