Core Ability

Indicators of Performance

• Use effective oral communication skills.
• Use effective written communication skills.
• Apply standard rules to language structure, including grammar and spelling.
• Listen actively to others.
• Derive meaning from text.
• Communicate in a bias-free manner.
• Support viewpoints with evidence.

• Demonstrate respect in relating to people.
• Cooperate and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Participate in shared problem-solving.

3. Respect diversity.

• Acknowledge personal prejudices and biases.
• Appreciate perspectives of people outside one's own background/culture.
• Work collaboratively with people from other backgrounds/cultures.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to global issues.

4. Demonstrate responsibility.

• Attend class as scheduled.
• Turn in quality work.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Act professionally to fulfill job duties within chosen field.
• Demonstrate flexibility and self-directedness in learning.
• Acknowledge a responsibility to the global community (cultural, economic, environmental, political).
• Practice environmental sensitivity in one's profession.

5. Think critically.

• Differentiate between fact and fiction.
• Consider other viewpoints and perspectives. 
• Present logical arguments.
• Evaluate sources of information to solve problems.

• Use technology to communicate.
• Solve problems using technology.
• Use appropriate technology to manage information.
• Recognize the impacts of technology.

• Apply math concepts and principles appropriately.
• Apply scientific concepts and principles appropriately.
• Interpret meaning from quantitive and scientific data.