This tool aims to integrate academic and experiential competencies that support the quality of the student experience on campus. By establishing a common vocabulary for the development of learning outcomes for all learning activities, we can help students better understand the competencies they can acquire throughout their academic career.
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Competencies
Throughout your academic career, both in and out of the classroom, you’ll develop skills that are highly sought after by employers.
![critical thinking icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Critical%20_Thinking.jpg)
Critical thinking
Systematically analyses issues, ideas, and events before drawing conclusions or forming opinions about a specific situation.
![Problem Solving and Creativity icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Problem_%20Solving%20_Creativity.jpg)
Problem solving and creativity
Creates high-quality, original, and unique solutions that address complex problems in efficient ways.
![communication icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Communication.jpg)
Communication
Presents arguments and ideas using appropriate communication channels adapted to different audiences in oral, written, and visual forms.
![Integrity icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Integrity.jpg)
Integrity
Cultivates honesty, trust, fairness, and respect to inform ethical decision-making and truthful behaviour.
![Autonomy and Resiliency icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Autonomy_%20Resiliency.jpg)
Autonomy and resiliency
Effectively makes decisions and demonstrates flexible practices. Adapts well to challenges and perseveres in the face of adversity.
![Intellectual Curiosity and Lifelong Learning icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Intellectual_%20Curiosity_%20Lifelong%20_Learning.jpg)
Intellectual Curiosity
Driven to engage with the world through an open-minded pursuit of knowledge and insight.
![Collaboration icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Collaboration.jpg)
Collaboration
Cooperates with others to achieve common objectives.
![Self-Awareness icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Self-Awareness.jpg)
Self-awareness
Demonstrates keen self-perception that draws on life experiences as a resource for personal development.
![Civic engagement icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Civic_%20Engagement.jpg)
Civic engagement
Involved in community life and aware of social issues at both local and global levels.
![Worldview icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Worldview.jpg)
Worldview
Engages with other cultures by demonstrating flexibility in thinking, valuing collective action, and developing language skills.
![Digital capacity icon](/current-students/sites/g/files/bhrskd286/files/2021-09/Digital_%20Capability.jpg)
Digital capacity
Adopts and develops new ways of using digital technology to better analyze and critically assess digital content.
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