The Graduate Profile is comprised of 6 C’s to ensure students are well prepared for their future: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Conscientious Learner, Cultural Competence and Character.

Defining the 6 C’s:

CHARACTER

• Possesses strong values and takes appropriate action
• Models integrity and honesty
• Respects others

COMMUNICATOR

• Listens actively
• Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly
• Supports claims and ideas with valid evidence
• Engages an audience appropriately
• Willingness to engage in difficult conversations

CONSCIENTIOUS LEARNER

• Sets and monitors goals for continuous growth
• Manages time effectively
• Embraces challenges with a growth mindset
• Advocates for self and takes responsibility for learning
• Practices self-reflection and self-regulation

CULTURALLY COMPETENT

• Engages in ongoing cultural self-awareness
• Understands global worldviews
• Takes action to contribute positively to the local, national, and/or global community
• Seeks and considers multiple perspectives

COLLABORATOR

• Contributes to the success of a team
• Takes ownership for responsibilities within a team
• Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude

CRITICAL THINKING

• Uses evidence and reasoning to guide decision making
• Analyzes digital and print sources to determine validity and biases
• Synthesizes existing and new knowledge to generate creative solutions and ideas
• Recognizes multiple ways of solving problems