Theme 1: Professional Studies Dean’s Advisory Council (November 16, 2006)
Facilitators: Judith Little, Sally Botzler
Apparently the notes of the qualities of the most admired or most accomplished Humboldt graduate were not saved (or someone else has them).
In response to “What should all our graduates know and be able to do as a result of their Humboldt experience?” the following were articulated. They all:
- Think critically, test theories within a context of openness to diversity of peoples and ideas.
- Persist in their passion even with great adversity.
- Are very well versed and know how to research the significant global, social and environmental problems.
- Know that nationalism is an international disease.
- Are educated across a broad range of disciplines
- Are humble, compassionate and ethical.
- Understand and act in terms of what it means to be a professional in their disciplines.
- Are able to effectively apply their learning to real-world problems
- Communicate clearly, completely, compellingly and concisely in writing and orally.
- Know how to learn from relevant literature and from experience. Form good questions, research and explore evidence, make thoughtful evaluations leading to effective decisions.
Comments on the draft Learning Outcomes versus the ones generated by the DAC.
- #1 above isn’t represented in draft and is better than #3 on draft
- #9 above expands and is better than #4 on draft
- Re #1 on draft: Is this broadly enough stated?
- #1 on draft should be “Humboldt graduates actively work toward improving individual social, environmental, and economic justice in their families, workplaces and global communities.
- #3 on draft needs language about applying/acting on decisions and critical thoughtful openness to diversity of views.
- #4 on draft is too narrow—all forms of communication