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Institutional Competencies

1. Communication: Use language and non-verbal modes of expression appropriate to the audience and purpose.

Competencies:

1.1 - Reading: Read and comprehend written material critically and effectively at the appropriate program level.

1.2 - Writing: Write in a clear, coherent, and organized manner, at the appropriate academic level, to explain ideas, to express feelings, and to support conclusions, claims, or theses.

1.3 - Speaking: Speak in an understandable and organized fashion to explain ideas, to express feelings, and to support conclusions, claims, or theses.

1.4 - Listening: Listen actively, respectfully, and critically to the substance of others' comments.

1.5 - Observing (Visual Literacy): Decode and interpret visual messages, construct meaning from visual images, and produce meaningful visual communication.

2. Cognition: Use critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and information.

Competencies:

2.1 - Problem Solving: Identify and analyze real or potential problems and develop, test, and evaluate possible solutions, using the scientific method where appropriate.

2.2 - Creative Thinking: Formulate ideas and concepts in addition to using those of others.

2.3 - Quantitative Reasoning: Use appropriate program level mathematical concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and explain issues in quantitative terms.

2.4 - Application: Apply knowledge and skills to appropriate contexts and transfer knowledge and skills to new and varied situations.

2.5 - Resource Management: Identify, organize, and allocate resources effectively.

3. Information Competency: Utilize research skills necessary to achieve educational, professional, and personal objectives.

Competencies:

3.1 - Information Literacy: Use print materials, personal communications, observations, and electronic media to locate, retrieve, and evaluate information. Understand the ethical, social and legal issues surrounding the use of information.

3.2 - Technological Competency: Apply technology effectively to locate, interpret, organize, and present information.

3.3 - Research Proficiency: Conduct research and present findings effectively.

4. Social Responsibility: Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for others and participate actively in group decision making.

Competencies:

4.1 - Teamwork: Use skills needed for participation in group efforts to seek effective results.

4.2 - Respect for Diversity: Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the feelings, opinions, and values of other people and cultures.

4.3 - Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate responsibility for being an informed, ethical, and active citizen of the local community, California, the nation, and the world.

5. Personal Development: Demonstrate self-management, maturity, and growth through practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Competencies:

5.1 - Ethics and Values: Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and values required to make sound judgments and decisions.

5.2 - Aesthetic Appreciation: Create or show appreciation for artistic and individual expression.

5.3 - Self-Understanding/Development Demonstrate increased self-awareness, self-insight, and personal growth. Perform learned skills competently.

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Thursday, May 21
11:30 to 1:30 pm

Tuesday, June 2
11:30 to 1:30 pm


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