PARK UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE AND EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Cognitive Complexity: Students will learn to
- Understand there are consequences to their actions, both positive and negative
- Express their ideas and values while respecting alternative ones
- Think independently and make decisions for themselves.
Knowledge Acquisition, Integration and Application: Students will learn to
- Integrate the knowledge they gain in the classroom and from co-curricular activities into their residential community
- Identify and make use of appropriate campus resources
- Understand and follow policies and procedures
- Recognize the importance of health and wellness with respect to leading a well-balanced life.
Humanitarianism: Students will learn to
- Respect, value and appreciate diversity
- Recognize their personal identity and how it relates to their community
- Respectfully engage in discussions and process information surrounding sensitive topics
- Recognize how previous experiences affect personal views and perspectives.
Civic Engagement: Students will learn to
- Recognize their personal impact on both individual Park community members and the larger Park community as a whole
- Recognize the importance of community standards
- Formulate strategies for coexisting and interacting with others in a group setting
- Connect to communities outside their residence hall.
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competence: Students will learn to
- Effectively communicate thoughts and feelings
- Recognize the source of conflict and effectively resolve conflict
- Value collaboration and interdependence in group settings
- Set boundaries and understand the importance of having boundaries in living environments
- Navigate mature relationships.
Practical Competence: Students will learn to
- Make healthy lifestyle choices
- Manage priorities and balance commitments
- Perform basic life skills (e.g., laundry, cleaning, etc.)
- Understand the importance of safety and follow safety procedures.
Persistence and Academic Achievement: Students will learn to
- Set goals and discover ways to achieve them
- Understand the importance of residential living in a liberal arts education
- Prioritize academics as the central goal of a liberal arts education
- Study effectively in a residential college environment.