Central Student Outcomes of General Education

I. Skills:

Students should be able to:
•	A. think critically, reason soundly, and argue effectively, as demonstrated by the ability to:
		1. analyze arguments according to standard criteria
		2. assume and defend a position on a given topic
		3  use systematic processes, including the collection and analysis of     evidence, to form and support conclusions
		4. read and analyze complex texts, including the analysis of rhetorical     devices and modes of inference
Students should be able to:
•	B. demonstrate competence in the use of information technology, as demonstrated by the ability to:
		1. locate, retrieve, and filter information using appropriate resources
		2. use appropriate software for developing written and graphic materials           and for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data
		3. use appropriate network communications software
Students should be able to:
•	C. communicate effectively, as demonstrated by the ability to:
		1. write coherent analytical and persuasive papers using effective expression
		2. speak with clarity and organization of thought
		3. address diverse audiences
II. Knowledge:
Students should know:
•	A. The natural and designed world,
		1. demonstrating a general knowledge of current scientific understanding of the             history and nature of the universe, the earth, and of life forms
		2. demonstrating a general knowledge of the methods and traditions of analysis in             the natural sciences
Students should know:
•	B. The social, political, economic, and psychological world,
		1. demonstrating a general knowledge of scholarly understanding of the range of             social, political, geopolitical, and economic organization
		2. demonstrating a general understanding of human development, behavior, and             health
		3. demonstrating a general knowledge of American politics and society, including             the experience of significant minority groups
		4. demonstrating a general knowledge of the methods and traditions of analysis in             the social sciences
Students should know:
•	C. History, literature, art, music, and philosophy,
		1. demonstrating a general knowledge of the nature, origins, and contributions of            major civilizations
		2. demonstrating a more detailed knowledge of formative influences in the recent            past
		3. demonstrating a general knowledge of the methods and traditions of analysis in            the humanities
Students should know:
•	D. Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
		1. demonstrating general knowledge of the breadth, power, development              of major areas of mathematics
		2. demonstrating proficiency in solving problems using mathematical              concepts and quantitative reasoning
III. Values:
Students should value:
•	A. The creative arts,
		responding aesthetically in a sufficiently sophisticated way to both            contemporary and past works from several cultures, including            American
Students should value:
•	B. The Other,
		demonstrating an appreciation of the Other sufficient to motivate an understanding             of individuals and groups who differ in significant ways from the Self, such             as differences generated by race, gender, class, and culture in both             domestic and international contexts
Students should value:
•	C. Ethical behavior,
	o	1. acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for ethical judgment and its             application to everyday life.
		2. developing the habit of reflecting on their own values fulfilling their ethical             and civic responsibilities.