University Graduation Requirements Implementation Ad Hoc Committee

At the point of graduation, the ideal baccalaureate student should be able to...

Comments as of:  February 24, 2005

Communication

• Speak and write clearly
• Communication skills
• Communicate effectively by oral, written and electronic modes
• Communicate orally and in writing to express accurately his/her meaning in English and another world language
• Communicator O/W
• Communicate accurately in speaking and writing to a variety of audiences across cultures in English and at least one other world language
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• How to communicate
• Speak clearly
• Communication
• Communicate ideas
• Communicate in an intelligent articulate manner
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written forms
• How to communicate
• Effectively communicate orally and through writing feel competent in having received a good knowledge base for his/her major; they should be able to articulate and demonstrate their competency, through speaking & written communication (thinking, writing, …)
• Articulate or communicate well communicate effective communicate written/oral communicate effectively in written & oral forms communicate orally, writing, electronically
• Communicate effectively in a variety of formats written, oral, graphic
• Write well! (oh, and read)
• Write, speak, present
• Write and speak effectively
• Writing, reading and graphic
• Skills and knowledge in literacy write cogently in their discipline including writing they will be using write and speak clearly
• Read, write, arithmetic
• Read & write
• Use proper subject/verb agreement
• Communicate and interact effectively with others
• Communicate (both orally and in writing) clearly
• Communicate in different ways, with different people and different groups
• Communicate effectively w/variety of groups
• Communicate effectively
• Communicate effectively orally & in writing in English and at least one additional world language
• Carry on intelligent conversation using correct grammar and vocabulary
• Good communicator
• Good communicators
• Communication skills—reading/writing/speaking
• Speak a second language—i.e. Spanish
• Communicate orally
• Communicate effectively
• Communicate decisions clearly
• Communicate orally, electronically and in writing
• Communicate verbally, written
• Communicate
• Communicate
• Communicate
• Communicate ideas effectively
• Communicate verbally/written
• Communicate effectively
• Communicate with others
• Communicate well (verbally and written) with the local community as well as the international community
• Communicate effectively with others (especially diversity)
• Communication skills
• Communicate with people patiently
• Possess basic communication skills and familiarity with composition
• Communicate professionally (writing and orally)
• How to communicate
• Be able to communicate in writing and verbally
• Energetic and communicate effectively
• Communicate ideas and knowledge effectively
• Ability to communicate orally/writing
• Communicate effectively personal, verbal, written
• Communicate well (oral and written)
• Oral communication skills
• Communicate orally/written
• Verbally communicate one on one and to small groups
• Communicate effectively in a variety of formats
• Effective communicator & collaborator
• Verbal communication
• Proper grammar skills and effective communication skills
• Present a presentation learn - communicate well, both talk and listen
• Communicate orally, written, technologically and have the specific knowledge of their specialty
• Know another language! (ex. Spanish) by 2050 ¼ of US will be Hispanic-Americans—this would put Weber State students at an advantage because we’d be bilingual
• Speak English, know American History, use a computer, be a Republican
• Listen. Listen, critique and communicate in writing or oral communication
• They need to be flexible, responsible, communicate verbally and in writing in an articulate manner
• Express themselves clearly orally and in writing
• Be able to express self via oral & written communication
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, graphically
• Communicate their ideas clearly and with conviction
• Clearly articulate their ideas and feelings both orally and in writing
• Communicate accurately in his/her field and outside the field
• Know the technical learning (to be productive at the outset)
• Interested in learning, open, able to communicate effectively (write, speak, listen, work in small groups)
• Communicate with others (in written and oral form) appreciate and respect diverse cultures
• Think for themselves rather than regurgitate others’ ideas
• Think & communicate
• Think write, and speak with clarity and obvious knowledge to support pronouncements
• Knowledge in the --- area as well as survival skills in the real world
• Not only be proficient in their major & minor subjects, but able to communicate in writing and speech
• Be able to carry on a conversation with any person at any level of education
• Speak in front of a group
• Speak clearly, write clearly, think!
• Write effectively-express thoughts & ideas
• Spell correctly write a correctly-spelled, grammatically-acceptable expository English paragraph
• Manage their lifestyle
• Write in complete sentences with proper grammar, be able to understand basic principles of science, and be able to do simple mathematical computations such as calculating interest
• Write well
• Think, speak, and write effectively and clearly
• Be able to read, write, speak at a university level; math as well
• Write
• Be able to write a proper resume
• How to write; history; something about science & arts
• Have the writing and communication skills required to advance themselves in their profession
• Spell correctly!
• Write clearly
• Be able to write critically
• Writing skills
• Knowledge about scientific inquiry & the scientific method
• General development, some science, math using common sense
• Write legibly and in a manner that is grammatically correct
• Read & write well
• Write effectively and speak intelligently utilizing proper grammar; the student should be well prepared, ready and anxious to enter their chosen profession
• Write clearly with focused ideas, correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
• Be able to express self competently
• Speak eloquently
• Discuss general topics of information in a relatively intelligent way
• Read, write and speak correctly
• Read well
• Reads, writes, thinks
• Read and understand what has been read
• Read (literacy), write, think, problem solve, do & apply math to real life experience and have a broad liberal arts education & possess an interest in continuing education & learning; the student has specific knowledge, skills, & disposition in his/her chosen major or discipline
• Well read
• How to write coherently, perform basic math, problem solve, communicate thoughts & ideas
• Broad education but specifically knows how to read, write, and do math
• Read a variety of texts (literature, information, technical) obtained from a variety of sources (library, electronically) to gain knowledge and info, make informed decisions and expand intellectual interests
• Use proper subject/verb agreement
• Spell “supercalafragalisticespyaladocious”.. is that right?
• Pronounce Layton correctly
• Strong interpersonal skills, speak and write effectively
• Have the skills & knowledge to be able to communicate the needs of self & the society that they function in & intelligently problem solve the future needs of changing society
• Write, navigate technology and relate to other people through verbal communication and through positive first impressions with an ability to speak on a variety of current topics and perform in their chosen profession at the highest level
• Formulate an argument
• Competence in math/writing/technology
• Competent in math & writing, technology
• Have good reading skill and written communication
• Talk intelligently about a variety of subjects
• Present themselves articulately in both written and oral & media formats
• Speak articulately & persuasively
• Be professional in their personal presentations
• Can speak clearly, write correctly
• Know how to network and positively communicate with others
• Read and write well
• Reader, listener
• Critically read - question
• Speak write, read effectively including creatively, critically and cooperatively
• Be able to write on a professional level
• Write well
• Write a paper in clear, organized fashion
• Writing
• Write professionally
• Good writing skills
• Oral & graphics communication
• Read, write, computer math, critical thinker, assess skills and learn new information in your field and in general
• Basic competencies in math, english, reading, communication
• 3 Rs
• Basic reasoning skills
• Basic math skills (practical math)
• Use algebraic equations competently and be able to apply mathematics in every day situations
• Grammar skills
• Teach writing—writing a letter, a memo, etc
• A knowledge of how math and English apply to their chosen field

Critical Thinking

• Read, write, think critically/analytically
• Read, write, and think critically, as well as to understand rational thought and the scientific method of approximating “truth”
• Participate constructively in problem analysis and solving
• How to think critically & problem solve
• Know how to ask the right questions
• Think critically for herself
• Think logically, rationally, ethically, & empathically communicate
• Think critically
• Think critically
• Think critically, think critically!!!
• Think critically
• Think on their own
• Critical thinking
• Think critically
• Think critically
• Think critically
• Be able to apply reason and logical process to decision making
• Critical thinker, be an educated, thoughtful, worldwide citizens, committed life long learner and seeker of truth
• Think critically (e.g., weight evidence, discriminate between good and bad arguments, tolerate ambiguity)
• Be a critical thinker/problem solver
• Critical thinking
• Critical thinking/problem solver
• Be a critical thinker
• Critical thinker
• Critical thought process
• Think critically/logically/rationally/objectively
• Think logically, objectively, rationally, from various perspectives, humanly and act accordingly
• Think critically in many different areas in addition to major area of study
• Intermediate level of analysis and reasoning, critical thinking
• Critical thinker in a creative manner
• Think critically
• Think critically, write coherently, speak knowledgably, and compute mathematics to the extent of remaining economically sound
• Think critically, able to learn independently speak and write correctly and coherently, open to diverse beliefs and experiences is responsible, organized and reliable
• Think rationally, willingness to learn, there is a process to learning, critical thinking skills, able to communicate: verbally, written; sympathetic to people, awareness of others maturity
• Ability to think and reason
• Be able to think critically
• Think solve problems logically
• He or she should also be able to think on their own as well as have the ability to analyze a problem and come up with a solution
• Formulate a solid argument showing critical thinking skills
• Resolve issues, create solutions
• Analyze situations, obtain a position, be knowledgeable about the world and participate in a meaningful way
• Think and draw conclusions
• How to think critically
• Able to think critically and evaluate impartially
• Think critically, apply the material within their given subject on a global scale; above all this person should be able to solve problems, beginning with their personal health demonstrate logic & reasoning skills
• Creatively problem solve
• Think critically identify a problem, collect factual data regarding the problem, analyze data, develop solutions for problem have basic math and critical thinking skills
• Thought filled
• Entry-level professional skills, critical thinking, use technology
• Entry level knowledge, skills & attitudes
• How to learn, how to adapt, how to find new information
• Apply knowledge, synthesize info
• Know that they don’t know everything & critical thinking/learning skills
• Dealing with conflicting ideas and evaluate them on their merit
• Understand the scientific method, be Thomas Jefferson
• Problem solve
• Be a problem solver
• Problem solving skills, subject matter and be a good citizen
• Trouble shooter and problem solver
• Solve basic problem-solving skills
• Problem solving skills, critical thinking
• Think critically
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Think critically about issues and information
• Think
• Problem solve
• Problem solver
• Think and reason independently and logically
• Solve real problems
• Advanced problem solving and research
• Use critical thinking skills to effectively
• Logically assess situations and problems and shed light with a positive slant
• Distinguish between fact and opinion and to base his/her opinions on complex multifaceted perspectives
• Engage in critical thinking & problem solving skills
• Problem solve (in the workplace)
• Access information from a broad range of sources
• Analyze, reach conclusions and communicate those conclusions
• Critical thinker
• Think critically and creatively
• Be able to critically think and articulate with his/her employer and coworkers
• Problem solving, technology
• Think logically, solve problems logically
• Solve problems in a creative manner
• Know how to evaluate the validity of “information” & it sources
• Consider evidence & argument to determine a logical conclusion
• The ability to articulate arguments based on a logical conclusion
• The ability to listen to opposing argument and cleverly workable compromise
• Technology, writing, literacy, math, personal job skills
• Effectively use technology to be producers as well as consumers of knowledge technology
• Be proficient with technology
• Use technology in their discipline
• Willingness to question
• Solve problems
• Solve problems
• Solve any problem they face, or know how to find the information they need to solve a problem
• Identify a problem, collect valid information regarding a problem, analyze the information, propose a solution, implement, evaluate
• Independent learner
• Know where to look for answers
• Make decisions
• Open minded, but skeptical (e.g. critical thinker)
• Open minded but with opinions
• Open-minded
• Open to ideas
• Open to learning and other people
• Quick thinker
• Quick thinker, knowledgeable, open w/ideas
• Analyze
• Analytical
• Have a high level of expertise in analytical thinking
• Analyze, teach - perform
• Differentiate between fact & opinion and recognize that opinions represent diverse values & attitudes
• Appreciate diverse perspectives and the environment
• Enjoy cultural events
• Open to other cultures, ethnicities, orientation
• Able to discuss & deal with diverse issues
• Ability to critically interpret news media
• Analyze different opinions and complex data
• Be able to critically analyze social issues/ideas/policies
• Able to make fair, balanced opinions on a variety of subjects
• Find information,  analyze and use it
• Be a wise consumer of research
• Seek factual information on any issue/topic, critically analyze and develop a “fact supported” position
• Think logically and apply appropriate problem solving techniques to current issue problems
• Ascertain a problem, collect relevant information, plan a solution, implement a plan, and evaluate results
• Synthesize, analyze, evaluate & apply knowledge to problems and issues
• Problem solving, analytical
• Problem solving
• Demonstrate ability to be organized, responsible, and problem solving skills
• Be able to think critically and problem solve
• Think critically & scientifically
• Critical, analytical, & scientific skills
• Weigh evidence, evaluate validity
• Assess a complex situation and be able to derive multiple reasonable solutions
• Be able to quickly assess the complexity of a challenge or project; set a plan to address the project, and then begin to act on that plan
• Make complex decisions
• Informed choices
• Be able to find information
• Able to utilize and find resources and answers when presented with learning opportunities
• Analyze an argument
• Know where to get information & assess its validity
• Understand how to find information and use it
• Assertive, motivated
• Work ethic
• Motivated
• Three Rs
• The person should know writing, analytical, make decisions,,make a living, adaptable, caring, accepting
• Think as a human and behave humanely
• Read and listen effectively and assimilate information

Quantitative Literacy

• Skills and knowledge in numeracy
• Do basic algebra and problem solving
• Be able to use math appropriately
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations
• Numeracy
• Math to the point of understanding “popular media statistics”
• Possess appropriate math skills to perform common everyday mathematical tasks
• Use math and statistics in a applied setting
• Possess basic math skills
• Understand numeracy
• Computate at an algebraic level
• Math literacy very important
• Math, science, foreign lang., music, culture
• Perform basic mathematical equations
• Have a broad education but enough hours in specialty to make a difference
• Not too many GE credits
• Person should be inquisitive and know a variety of things/ one specialty in depth
• Be proficient in math and English
• In depth major competencies
• Great general knowledge/specific knowledge, skills
• Do basic math, write in complete sentences, speak intelligently, know the fundamentals of U.S. and world history, be knowledgeable about basic health and nutrition, understand the importance of diversity in the global marketplace, understand basic economics, be familiar with basic forms of government and how it works
• Understand analytic processes including scientific and Socratic methods
• Assertive, motivated, pleasant
• Assertive
• Discuss issues without becoming emotionally or personally upset
• Have the attitude that he/she will succeed

Lifelong Learning

• Competent, open, skilled in learning
• Know how to learn new things, basic skills in major
• Lifelong learning
• Lifelong learning
• Interested in life long learning
• Learn-- “lifelong love”
• Ever a learner
• Lifelong learning
• Life long learner, eager, willing to work & learn
• Lifelong learning, teachable, leadership
• Pedagogy – to be a lifelong learner
• Lifelong learning
• Positive toward ongoing education
• Become lifelong learners through artistic, musical, athletic endeavors
• Understand importance of learning/love learning
• Understand the learning process—lifelong learning
• Be a lifelong learner, Know how to learn and seek to continue learning
• Incorporated life long learning into their value system and have learned a respect for the diverse world we live in
• Engage in lifelong learning
• Lifelong learner (formally & informally)
• Lifelong learning skills
• Skills and knowledge in lifelong learning
• Inquisitive enough to reach out to strive for new methods and attain new goals
• Continue to learn
• Ability to teach themselves new information
• Know how to learn
• Committed to lifelong learning
• Have the tools and excitement to experience a lifetime of learning
• Lifelong learning
• Engage in lifelong learning behaviors
• Continue to learn through reading, reflection, self-directed study, and additional formal education
• Livelong learner – values learning
• Lifelong learner
• Lifelong learner
• Practice lifelong learning slides
• Enough to succeed in life long learning
• Person should be knowledgeable about world/objects/comm
• Understand and articulate their worldview
• Healthy lifestyle
• Manage a healthy lifestyle
• Be healthy in body, mind, spirit
• Knows how to and promotes personal wellness
• Be an example of fitness and good health
• “Make worthy use of their leisure time” – one of John Dewey’s “Seven Cardinal Principles of Education”
• Long happy health lives
• Basic life skills
• Commitment to education
• Adapt to change
• To engage in events that challenge ones experiences and comfort levels whether in arts or society
• Make choices intelligently—finance, educate, government
• Have some technology literacy
• Use a computer
• Computer
• Computer literacy
• Have the computer skills to succeed in the world of work
• Perform basic tasks on a computer
• Have some skills in technical terminology and technical writing
• Have a healthy perspective about job and business prospects
• Very positive and optimistic about the future
• Have confidence in ability to succeed
• They have a can do attitude not afraid to tackle difficult challenges
• Eager to move on in life
• Confidence in who they are and what they can do and what they can contribute
• Approach tasks/challenges with positive can do attitude
• Organize time, manage competing priorities
• Plan, prioritize, and follow through
• Set goals and develop a plan for pursuing those goals
• Seek actively for knowledge and be an asset to the community & work force
• Use common sense to find out things they don’t know & know how to use references to find other info
• Apply obtained knowledge & use it to obtain goals set
• Have a general comprehension of things such as, business, politics, and life, not just book knowledge
• Apply knowledge/skills in broad range of situations
• Understand the evolving scientific and technological environment
• Identify own skills/abilities
• Willingness to be a productive and contributing citizen
• Citizenship
• Be engaged as a citizen – contribute to society
• Contribute actively to the community while engaging others from a variety of stations
• Leadership skills
• Separate the wheat from the chaff and know why they should be separated as they were

Cultural/global awareness and sensitivity

• Understand the free market system
• Understanding of American History and governmental procedures
• Science to understand issues in the news, the world and the US’s place in it
• Be scientifically minded
• Knowledgeable, confident & poised
• Professional knowledge, general knowledge
• Generally understand arts & sciences
• General knowledge of the US & world-geography & government
• Be knowledgeable about US/World history
• Knowledgeable about past
• US history/world history
• Understand basic governmental functions
• Have a basic cultural literacy
• Have some understanding of global issues & other cultures
• Culture appreciation
• Value diversity
• Know about diversity issues; educate students about racism and discrimination
• Have a diversified view of the world
• Has a knowledge that is diverse, applicable and beneficial
• He should have a greater understanding of others, since the world is growing closer together->diversity
• Live in a multicultural society, with the ability to critically evaluate the social work in which he/she lives
• Have a knowledge of and understanding of other cultures along with an appreciation of those cultures
• Knowledge and appreciation for others cultures
• Open to diverse views
• Value diverse perspectives & ways of thinking tolerance of ideas
• Open-minded, respectful, person who know their skills & abilities well
• Open mindedness being self-reliant in their decision making, and well informed to know where to go to progress
• Open minded
• Be open minded toward people and ideas
• Open minded, well adjusted
• Broad minded
• Open to new ideas and evaluating impartially
• Think and evaluate ideas impartially
• Open, active, respectful, honorable
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Caring attitude
• Caring, positive attitude
• Present a countenance of civility
• Positive/open minded
• Respectful, compassionate, “active citizen”
• Think, --value and consider a diversity of ideas
• Accepting of diversity but capable of applying intellectual discrimination toward positive
• Growth goals
• Tolerance
• Tolerant, educated, pleasant
• Inclusive, tolerant
• Work toward a global good
• Understand culture – global citizen
• Function in a global community
• Be active in the cultural community
• Be understanding of other cultures and political systems
• Basic cultural literacy
• Function effectively in a global society with respect & and appreciation for diverse cultures
• See the world from multiple viewpoints, thereby being tolerant and understanding of those with whom they disagree
• They should be able to see how people of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds find different ways of fulfilling universal human needs
• Experience cultural and aesthetic experiences with an open mind to understanding & appreciation
• Respecting & understanding diverse cultures
• Diverse thought & acceptance of diverse ideas
• Appreciate diverse cultures and ideas
• Understand and respect the cultural diversity of our world, our nation and our state
• Have empathy and understanding for those with beliefs and values different from his/her own culture
• Understand the role that science and technology play in the 21st Century
• Knowledge financial matters

Team Work

• Knows how to be a team player, how to deliver safe nursing care, thinking, planning, evaluation, honest, integrity, cooperative, think and do!
• Be able to function independently or as a part of a team; more importantly, their attitude should be reflective of that
• Being able to function independently as well as a team member w/in one’s discipline
• Work in teams
• Work in teams
• Work productively with others
• Capable of working individually as well as within a group
• Work in a team environment
• Work effectively with others (teams)
• Team skills, communication skill, current events
• Work well as a team player
• Work in teams as well as individually
• To know what being part of the team is
• Be able to work and play well with others
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to work with others
• Work well with all kinds of people
• Work well with others and be able to learn in a variety of ways
• Importance of people skills
• How to work w/people, solve problems and create a feeling of unity
• Interpersonal skill
• Work well with people, understand the world they are in
• Effectively manage relationships (familial, professional, community)
• Confident, caring, inclusive, civic-minded
• Make wise choices based on both intuitive and reflective wisdom; she should be able to understand the level of freedom she has in choice making and be able to make positive advances and contributions to society based on that perception of freedom; she should be able to stay healthy & well and make choices that promote wellness, so as not to be an economic burden to society
• Open to new information, new ideas, people
• They need to be able to adapt
• Appreciate and value diversity
• Adapt
• Be able to contribute to society and fit in emotionally, physically, socially (be well-rounded)
• Be flexible, adaptable & teachable
• Function effectively in life as a self-actualized person; such functioning would entail competent decision-making, exercise of coping and problem solving skills, and the ability to clarify values and ethics; although knowledge is essential as a foundation it is the skill for living which matter most; cultural sensitivity and competence would be essential
• Diversity
• Express/practice an appreciation/values for diverse beliefs & values
• Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for multiple viewpoints of the world
• They should share they talents and skills with others contributing to society in a positive manner
• They should be respected by those they associate with
• Be an informed citizen – awareness of social, ecological, etc. issues
• Participate as a global citizen
• Celebrate differences among people and ideas
• Be adaptable, function in a variety of settings
• Respect for and ability to discuss different points of view
• Get along with other people from many disciplines, societies, cultures
• Understanding diverse culture and how to relate to societal issues
• Communicate with and have respect for other cultures, nations, viewpoints, etc.
• Well rounded
• A broad understanding
• Content knowledge (general, area of specialization)
• Express their ideas/plans clearly and convincingly, open to progress, new ideas and yet not discard good “old” ideas/methods
• Go out into the world with usable knowledge and skills and willing to continue to grow and be successful in all aspects of his/her life (cultural, economic, political)
• An informed participating citizen appreciative/accepting of other cultures, viewpoints
• Socially aware and concerned about others and the environment
• Be a contributor to society—not a taker
• Attitude—want to give to rather than just take from the community
• Be a contributor to a worldwide atmosphere
• Participate as a full citizen in his/her community, however he/she defines it
• Contribute to their professional/discipline and/or society thru active and meaningful participation/citizenship
• Common good of society Know a little bit about a lot of things
• Understand world history, culture, geography
• Be aware of current worldwide politics and events
• Succeed in his/her chosen career field
• Apply knowledge in employment
• Have a well rounded education about the world around them
• Experience performances or events that challenge their thinking & perceptions
• Discuss an issue without getting emotional, tolerant of other viewpoints
• Deal with life in an ever changing world
• Engaging with a positive slant
• Ethical based behavior
• Behave ethically
• Work collaboratively with people who are different from themselves
• Being able to interact w/others
• Polite, respectful
• Polite, service oriented, can help in emergencies
• Be ethical with high integrity
• Be ethical w/high integrity
• Ethical standards
• Demonstrate integrity
• Honest has integrity
• Honest, reliable
• Honest, reliable, works well with others
• Apply ethics to their jobs and life
• Ethical, skills, caring, professional
• Applying ethical principles in life & work situations
• Demonstrate personal accountability & responsibility
• Demonstrate ethical behavior
• Ethics
• Clarify personal values & incorporate integrity
• Consider the ethical ramifications of their actions/inactions
• Ethical behavior
• Apply ethical principles in the professional setting/life
• Identify and incorporate high ethical values/behaviors
• Have integrity, be a contributor to society
• Astute, humble, confident, helpful
• Be responsible and dependable
• Contribute to society
• Function in and contribute to society
• Be a useful member of the field and society
• Be productive in the workforce and society
• Subject matter and how to be a good citizen
• Be a useful member of their field and society
• Citizenship, ability to interact
• Functional in a global community
• Function in global community/civic responsibility
• Supporters of democracy
• Historical perspective
• Broad knowledge base, humanities, math, science, professional knowledge
• Be aware of important social issues and potential solutions so as to implement change in their own life, family, community and country, world
• Integrity, work ethic
• Have integrity
• Integrity
• To know what integrity is and know how to finish!
• Perform ethically
• Demonstrate ethical behavior
• Have good work ethic
• Good citizen
• Contribute to global world as a productive & informed citizen
• Citizenship Lead others
• Able to work independently
• Have to ability to be in a leadership position, but also be able to work in a group environment
• Respectable, honest, smart, leader
• Go places, be leader, anywhere
• Be able to provide leadership
• Leader of tomorrow
• Function as a productive member of society
• Be a team player
• Be a good worker
• Knowledge in the content area
• Function as a productive citizen
• Demonstrate knowledge of his or her field study
• Strong knowledge base in Major/Minor
• Provide evidence of good knowledge base in Major
• Pertinent aspects of their field
• Should be able to demonstrate skills related to accessing/synthesize information & applying knowledge in a variety of a situation
• Assimilate information related to the discipline of study, evaluate the information and apply to situations as needed
• Relate other areas of study to her/his own major area of study (how one affects and is affected by the others)
• Assimilate information in the workplace
• Demonstrate a mastery of his/her discipline
• Competent & knowledgeable in their major/discipline
• Knowledgeable in content area
• Know their major well
• Be competent
• Articulate clearly their knowledge of content area
• Market themselves in their area(s) of expertise well enough to become employed & continue their education
• Obtain a job in their field, perform job well
• Get a job; fell confident about themselves and to others, move forward in life
• Broad range with depth in major/minor
• Apply the theory/knowledge of the academic disciplines in an effective and profession employment of their choice
• Curious, well-informed, good citizen, productive
• Good citizen
• Has a variety of content knowledge representing a majority of the colleges represented on campus
• Advance knowledge
• Demonstrate proficiency in a wide variety of academic areas
• Equipped with the emotion intelligence/social skills/leadership skills to successfully contribute to society
• Demonstrate a superior intellect regarding the body of knowledge that student has studied and utilize this intellect in a socially contributive manner
• Be functional with their discipline
• Be more knowledgeable than when he/she started, the knowledge level must be a minimum level
• Be prepared to compete for and pursue further education or employment opportunities
• Be ready to enter the job market (or graduate school) and perform comparably to other college graduates
• Receive a quality education and function as a confident person
• Move forward in the world and in their chosen carrier path with confidence
• Market him or herself to obtain an entry level position
• Have gained adequate skills for employment
• Find suitable employment
• Broad general knowledge & specific employment
• Enter his/her chosen profession, contribute to society, problem-solve, collaborate with others
• Be able to compete in the job market
• Possess the skills to be competitive in the job market
• Function in an everyday normal situation, carry on intelligent conversation and know about world event, history, and be able to balance a checkbook
• Manage money affairs
• Be financially responsible & knowledgeable
• Not be unduly burdened with financial debt that lasts until his/her children enter college
• Apply knowledge & skills learned earlier in respect to their job/career etc., survive within the brutal workforce, be a good citizen considering the needs of the community
• Begin a career & know how to find out more & learn on their own & with others
• Make meaningful contributions to the betterment of society
• Be competent in his/her discipline/professional field
• Have competencies related to major and minor
• Be up-to-date with technology of today’s world
• Knowledgeably discuss key issues in his/her major
• Depending on major, have discipline specific skills
• Utilize the skills they were exposed to in their major
• Perform the entry level job skills that were taught in their major
• Has a solid understanding of their major field and basic life skills
• Solid understanding in major, basic skills
• Apply 75% of the skills learned from their major
• Perform basic skills in their field w/confidence
• Function competently in their field
• Have skills needed to succeed in their areas
• Compete effectively in the job market intellectually and be a leader in their field
• Be a leader in their field
• Perform in a job -> apply for a job, grad school
• His/her field and how it fits in society
• Know a wide range of topics
• Know a lot about a lot
• Well rounded with applied knowledge
• General education and applied knowledge
• Have knowledge and skills relative to a specific area that exceeds common knowledge
• Technical and other needed knowledge of field
• Possess basic word processing skills
• Adapts and overcome
• Adaptable, willing to accept change, dependable
• Create a resume
• How to write good resumes, apply for job, etiquette
• Know how to search for jobs
• Obtain a job in the workforce
• Get a job in their field of study immediately
• Be able to succeed and go places
• Attain job in field
• How to work and succeed
• Hit the ground running
• Jump into the work field prepared to be successful and/or prepared to receive higher education without struggling
• Get a job & help others
• Move quickly and efficiently into the work force
• Have interviewing skills
• Succeed, achieve goals
• Demonstrate their abilities and obtain a job in their particular field based on their educational experience
• Enough to be competitive in field
• How to function in his /her field
• Apply things that they studied
• Know something about many
• A little about a lot
• Contribute in their area of specialization
• Perform career tasks in profession
• Get a job, go to graduate school
• Get a job, go to graduate school
• That of success oriented goals
• Be able to enter the employment arena
• Apply and get into graduate school, law school, or professional school
• Find a job that deal with their interests
• Be able to get a professional job and be an asset to whatever field, discipline, community he or she ultimately is in
• Entry level skills to enter profession
• Professional skills
• Make a positive contribution to the larger community in which she/he resides
• Successfully move forward in his or her career (grad school, job, etc.)
• Able to advance in profession
• Compete in job market
• Desire lifelong learning
• Think, know how to be a life long learner
• Love learning
• A graduate should have a desire for further learning, formal and/or informal
• Lifelong learner
• Life long learner
• Function as a life-long learner
• Educated, able to converse on a variety of subjects
• Expand a desire to continue learning
• Gain in knowledge (minimum standard of knowledge)
• Informed, engaged, responsible for their own life-long learning
• Be a self-learner
• Positive forward looking
• Eager, passionate about future
• This person is not just educated but has had experience in the field which they are entering; I think they should be challenged in their areas over the areas of interest instead of seperate(sic) classes for computer skills, English, math; these general requirements should be taught through out the B.S. degrees
• Students need to be able to be life-long learners, given the likelihood they will face an ever-changing economic & technological reality
• Apply his “major” to solution of problem in that area; solve math problem, physics, at the application level; speak and write at a level needed by his/her major; knowledge of history, econ, bio, and . . . . .
• Study and learn the material needed
• Function effectively in society
• Contribute in a positive way

Technological Literacy

• Knowledge about computers; in this fast paced technological world, people need to learn up to date knowledge about the internet, viruses, word processing
• Have a broad knowledge of technology, not just computers and what they can do
• Use computer technology as a tool to support their career
• Use a computer—be computer literate
• Be computer literate
• Ability to fun computers—spread sheets, data base, work processing, browser, internet
• Technologically literate
• Participate and contribute to society
• Be productive and contribute to the world in a positive manner
• Be confident in their understanding of field of study
• A strong work ethic
• Have a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate a good work ethic
• Ethical—has a good work ethic
• Basic business ethics
• Act in an ethical manner
• Focused, driven, set and achieve goals
• Understand diverse points of view, see the big picture
• Open minded and accepting
• Open to new ideas but not discard
• Confident and eager to learn I can do it
• Confident, excited, hard worker, determined
• Apply knowledge and continue to learn lifelong
• Demonstrate acquisition of specific skills/competencies for life
• Basic mastery of their academic discipline/field of study
• Qualified for employment in the area of major & minor
• Synthesize, analyze, evaluate & apply knowledge to problems in their discipline and in society
• Forward His major area in working detail
• They represent their subject of study at WSU
• Have the ability to converse intelligently with doctor, scientist, health worker, social worker
• Demonstrate a command of the discipline Knows where to obtain further information about major
• Take an active interest in their profession of choice and participate in professional organizations & broadening their profession
• Technical skills related to discipline
• Be familiar with current technology, computers, etc.
• Knowledge & skills in their discipline
• Demonstrate a command of their discipline
• Technical skills
• Technical skills/human relation communication skills
• Exemplary, ethically, self confident, willing to accept new technology
• Think, read, write and speak effectively, creatively and critically
• Obtain employment within his/her discipline
• Have above average reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• This student needs to be technically proficient (knowledgeable) in their major/minor field
• Is technically competent in their field
• Use his/her skills learned in college as a continued skill professionally and personally
• Understands that their degree is the key to learning for the future and their learning will never cease
• Also should be able to think and learn; not all you need is to know is learned in school, so you should know how to learn and think
• Demonstrate knowledge of respective bachelors
• Functional knowledge in a specialty
• Diversified, ready to succeed in the environment trained in
• Use resources (know where to find information I know how to use it)
• Be open to the idea of furthering their education either formally or informally
• Can apply scientific and technology to life situations
• Apply the knowledge gained from classes & college experiences
• Apply what they have learned in a variety of situations
• They should listen to new ideas and evaluate those ideas with respect to those whose ideas differ from their own
• Understand how to interface with the world, see how they can make a difference
• Have broad enough education that they can function in a diverse setting
• Well balanced
• Well balanced. Employed!
• Adjust and adapt to changing world
• Positive and optimistic
• Smart, respective, non-discriminatory
• Dynamic, experience, excited and wise
• An outgoing individual prepared to take on life
• Outgoing, motivated, hardworking
• Positive & energetic, excited about education
• Positive, objective, understanding
• Good attitude towards education
• Upbeat, positive, progress
• Positive, the world is their island
• Fearless to challenge & be challenged
• Optimistic
• Be fearless, changes may happen & to look forward to opportunities to showcase the things you’ve learned in college, but a willing to learn from each experinece & change for the future
• Proud
• Positive outlook toward life & his/her potential as a person to succeed in anything
• They should be positive person who is confident in what they know
• Feels confident in their skills and can easily apply them in the workforce
• Confident, knowledgeable about his or her field
• Everything about his/her field of study
• Interact with confidence and skill
• Be able to demonstrate a broad base of knowledge in all areas
• Self-reliant
• Be self-reliant
• Mature, well adjusted, confident
• Know themselves/define themselves
• Open-minded, well-rounded, culturally literate
• Demonstrate attributes of a “well rounded” educated individual
• Well-rounded, a questioning individual, informed
• Well rounded
• Well rounded
• Well rounded
• Well rounded
• Well rounded and educated
• Knowledgeable, well-rounded
• Well-rounded, open-minded, respectful
• Well rounded, enjoys diversity
• A person would a well-rounded, knowledge citizen
• Well rounded & possess adequate social skills
• Open-minded, accepting, willing to learn
• Is well-rounded and excited for the future
• Well rounded, diverse person who’s able to utilize critical thinking with the ability to be open minded
• Well-rounded, open-minded
• Be well rounded, liberal art degree
• Achieve well rounded education
• Well rounded, well educated
• Informed citizen
• Well-rounded
• Knowledge in a well-rounded – variety of basic areas
• Use technology to access information from a variety of sources
• Understand and appreciate the value of research information
• Continue to learn by having research skills
• Adapt to any situation and re-educate him/herself as necessary to become well-versed in that situation
• Have a general knowledge on a broad range of fields particularly covering the classical fields of knowledge
• More rounded, educated
• Well-rounded view of the world
• To know how to determine if a project can be done on time and on budget
• Be financially responsible/accountable
• Professional knowledge & skills of their discipline
• An understanding of their abilities & the world around them
• Function in society
• Basic understanding/competency
• Can do anything
• Demonstrate a command of their discipline
• Reliable employee Be flexible in career development
• Go to work in a high paying job with career advancement opportunity
• Compete for jobs and/or graduate schools with students of other Universities
• Get a job that pays what legislature thinks their child should get
• Get a job in their degree field but still possess general education competencies; I am amazed at the number of “college graduates” that do not possess spelling and written communication skills
• Earn enough money to support a family living a healthy life style
• Go into the workforce and earn enough income to support the tax base and keep a meaningful job
• Obtain and keep a relevant job in their area of expertise
• Be employed and apply his education to his career
• Find a job in their profession/encourage to advance their education
• Know how to access and learn new skills and information in general and in their field - act ethically in life situations and live a fulfilled, healthy life
• Have a desire to learn more; meet the objectives of the major - employable or be prepared to head into grad school
• Function well in a position for which they have been trained with high level of skill
• Get a job
• Compete well in the job market
• The foundation knowledge of their field
• Use specific knowledge/skills area in specific employment (if applicable)
• Draw upon specific area knowledge to apply in problem solving
• Demonstrate leadership when necessary
• Informed citizen
• Engaged citizen
• Be good citizen
• Ability to manage personal finances/investments
• Have a good basic understanding of history area they are in
• Begin—be productive for employer
• Interest in learning and the common good of society
• Make a contribution to the larger community in which they live
• Lead, contribute to society
• Assume leadership roles in industry and community
• Work to bring about a collective result
• Be creative
• Creative approach to life
• Flexible in approach to life
• Basic life skills
• Appreciation for wellness
• Appreciation for personal wellness
• Appreciation for personal wellness
• Energetic
• Live a good life
• Earn enough money to support healthy lifestyle
• Maintain a health lifestyle
• Feel relieved
• Solid educational background as the move on to graduate school
• Appreciate the value of a liberal education as a means of becoming a better person and effective American citizen
• Pursue related career choice, contribute to community
• Go into any field for higher ed, job, career, etc.
• Enter chosen career or post-bacc program, assume responsibilities of citizenship
• Understand and experience service citizenship learning
• Function as a compassionate, critical and active citizen (of community, nation, world)
• Understand the democratic process, find a job in their chosen area, and be a well-rounded individual with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and disposition
• Thrive in the community
• Act responsibly – socially
• A responsible person who is accountable for own actions
• Caring responsible
• Role and responsibilities of citizen
• Be confident that their WSU experiences (curricular, co-curricular) have prepared them for their “next step”
• Can do attitude
• Something about the community that can be transferred to the world
• Feel a sense of communication to and appreciation for WSU overall
• Express a sense of connection/belonging to WSU
• Give back to WSU and community
• Feel connected and loyal to WSU
• Give back to WSU & community
• Contribute to society
• Service oriented
• Contribute to society
• Contribute in community
• Benefit society
• Desire to serve society
• Contributing member of society
• Articulate and demonstrate their competency related to their specific field of study
• Be a contributing member to society
• Be a contributing member of the society
• Member of society
• Contribute to society in a meaningful way
• Make a contribution to society – critical thought professional preparation
• Responsible citizen
• Service
• Positive
• Motivated and able to improve human conditions be a good representative of Weber State
• Be engaged in their community – give back – make it better
• Contribute to his community and be someone who would recommend WSU to those with whom he associates
• Represent the “best” of a liberal arts education
• Express a sense of connection to WSU
• Represents Weber State
• Represent WSU as an ethical and moral citizen
• Represents WSU to fullest potential
• Know enough to not be lost in the real world
• Realizes that Utah is not the center of the universe
• Cross Harrison Blvd
• Leap tall buildings in a single bound