1) We expect students to demonstrate
intellectual growth:
- Think critically and independently
- Make informed decisions
- Commit to life-long learning
- Engage in problem-solving
- Exercise reasoned judgment
- Develop quantitative skills
- Learn experientially
- Understand how living things and physical systems operate
- Prepare for graduate study
2) We expect students to demonstrate
effective communication skills:
- Speak thoughtfully and respectfully
- Listen carefully
- Read critically
- Write clearly
- Present information well
3) We expect students to demonstrate
deepened spiritual values:
- Understand Catholic and Benedictine values and traditions
- Commit to act in concert with one's values
- Respect differences in belief systems and values
- Show compassion and empathy
- Understand the relationships among humans, living things, the universe and God
- Balance one's life
4) We expect students to
respond aesthetically:
- Appreciate the beauty and balance in nature
- Develop creativity
- Demonstrate sensitivity
- Visualize creative potential
5) We expect students to
prepare for an occupation:
- Strive for excellence
- Develop an international perspective
- Become competent in: managing people/tasks, responding to change, planning innovation, collaborating, applying technology, acting fiscally responsible
6) We expect students to demonstrate
social responsibility:
- Act with integrity
- Exercise personal responsibility
- Respect all living things
- Work for diversity both locally and globally
- Build community
- Commit to resource stewardship
7) We expect students to demonstrate
personal growth and development:
- Develop self-understanding
- Learn to manage self
- Deal with ambiguity
- Exercise flexibility
- Strengthen confidence and self-esteem
- Learn persistence
- Care for self and physical and spiritual well-being
- Develop leadership
- Foster a work ethic
8) We expect students to demonstrate
effective interpersonal skills:
- Value successful relationships
- Participate effectively in group work
- Cooperate
- Engage in philanthropy
- Volunteer