Students understand the importance of their general education requirements and how they contribute to disciplinary or professional specialization. Honest and respectful discussions regarding different individuals, cultures and values are consistently integrated into academic and co-curricular settings. The University fosters an environment that not only tolerates, but also celebrates, diversity in individuals, cultures and values. Academic and support procedures and policies recognize that undergraduate students are highly valued members of the University community. The University clearly and carefully communicates its values, standards and expectations for all its members.
Students begin to establish a personal support network.
Equivalent activities are arranged for commuting students. Positive interactions occur with staff, faculty and students. Students recognize self-mastery in writing, reading, quantifying, critical thinking, expression of original ideas, and their ability to use computers for gathering and sharing information as well as analysis. Active learning, in variety of classes, has contributed to mastery 3. Students have clear personal goals for education within major and understand the relationship of curriculum to world of work.