COMPETENCE AND WISDOM 
Students will be well-prepared to contribute to society as educated citizens

• Think creatively, critically, and reflectively, incorporating theory and practice
• Communicate effectively in writing, speech, and non-verbal expression
• Demonstrate professional demeanor
• Demonstrate personal accountability
• Utilize current technological media in a proficient manner
• Demonstrate financial literacy

GLOBAL AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Broaden personal and professional perspectives

• Acknowledge the sources of personal perspectives and attitudes
• Evaluate historical, cultural, environmental, sociological, psychological, and political influences
• Create an inclusive environment that embraces differences
• Challenge bias and inequity
• Engage in thoughtful/respectful civil discourse
• Experience another culture within or beyond the United States

SPIRITUALITY
Enrich spirituality

• Appreciate religion and spirituality
• Develop moral and ethical principles
• Cultivate the integration of faith and reason
• Understand the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy
• Appreciate beauty and its link with peace

WORTH AND DIGNITY
Deepen their sense of personal worth and human dignity

• Appreciate the fundamental dignity of all persons
• Engage in thoughtful self-reflection
• Exhibit work/life balance
• Develop confidence as a woman
• Work effectively within groups and teams

LEADERSHIP
Be effective leaders

• Utilize effective leadership styles and approaches
• Experience opportunities to exercise leadership
• Understand the link between service and leadership
• Recognize human interdependence with the earth, its resources, and all of creation
• Contribute to the common good

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE 
Students will become professionally competent

• Demonstrate basic mastery in their disciplines
• Plan and think strategically
• Conduct primary and/or secondary research
• Understand the value of the liberal arts