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Student
Learning Outcomes
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to the
philosophy outlined in the University and Student Affairs
Mission Statements, in addition to the West Chester University
Values Statement. The student learning outcomes in this document
are imbedded in these three publications and are deemed critical
to the students academic and social
development.
Students who participate in services and programs that are
offered within the Division of Student Affairs will engage in
the following learning outcomes:
A. DEVELOPMENT OF IDENTITY
Students will
be able to:
1.
Demonstrate increased and realistic self-appraisal and
self-understanding.
2. Identify various individual accomplishments which contribute
to an overall sense of personal pride and self-esteem.
3. Describe their own cultural identity as well as its impact in
the larger community.
4. Demonstrate autonomy and independence in their
decision-making.
5. Display honesty and integrity and articulate one’s personal
values.
B. DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE SKILLS
Students will
be able to:
1. Attain
academic success and graduate.
2. Access, gather, analyze, synthesize, apply and evaluate
information that has applicability to a particular issue or
problem.
3. Develop and apply an effective decision-making model, which
includes finding alternative solutions, prioritizing options,
implementing a choice and evaluating the selected choice.
4. Articulate a rationale for a chosen perspective utilizing
effective reasoning.
5. Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking.
6. Exhibit intellectual flexibility and curiosity.
7. Exhibit a cognitive understanding of one’s emotional and
identity development.
C.
DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS
Students will
be able to:
1. Engage in
activities which enhance dimensions (physical, social,
intellectual, emotional, environmental, spiritual) of their
personal wellness lifestyle.
2. Develop and apply stress management, time management,
conflict resolution, financial management skills in order to
deal with life’s complex and competing demands.
3. Exhibit ability to make informed choices as they pertain to
complex societal issues such as alcohol/drug use, sexuality,
personal safety and finances.
4. Identify and utilize appropriate resources and coping skills
that facilitate transition to university life.
5. Adopt and articulate ethical standards which reflect
established University values and one’s personal community.
6. Engage in activities which assist in defining one’s initial
career choice.
7. Articulate that what they are learning connects to their
current and future life experiences.
8. Navigate the complex world of technology so as to enhance
student success.
9. Develop an intentional curricular and co-curricular plan for
their collegiate journey.
D. DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Students will
be able to:
1. Recognize
and access leadership opportunities.
2. Exhibit a sense of collaboration and common purpose in
dealings with individuals and groups.
3. Define and articulate their personal leadership style.
4. Identify skills, abilities and styles of effective life-long
leadership.
5. Commit to the goals and purpose of an activity and its
intended outcome.
6. Practice decision-making with clarity and integrity through
personal action/behavior that mirrors the values they espouse
E. DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC AND GLOBAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Students will
be able to:
1.
Articulate their individual response with regard to their
contribution to the university and global community.
2. Celebrate significant contributions of cultures both in and
outside of their frame of reference.
3. Demonstrate awareness of civic and global events and their
impact on self and society.
4. Articulate their individual strategies for behaving
responsibly, respectfully and within the standards of the
university community.
5. Recognize the unique opportunities a college education
affords in ones future life.
6. Identify their responsibility to serve their local and
global communities.
F. DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Students will
be able to:
1.
Participate in activities which are designed to enhance ones
understanding and appreciation of human differences.
2. Employ effective interpersonal communication skills to
establish and maintain an a variety of relationships.
3. Recognize the importance of civility and apply the concepts
to resolve differences of viewpoint between individuals and
within groups.
4. Establish and maintain meaningful and healthy relationships.
5. Demonstrate tolerance of divergent views.
6. Engage in past and current relationships in an adult role.
Revised:
March 2007
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