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.
Competencies
Throughout your academic career, both in and out of the classroom, you’ll develop skills that are highly sought after by employers.
uOCompetencies
Critical thinking
Systematically analyses issues, ideas, and events before drawing conclusions or forming opinions about a specific situation.
Problem solving and creativity
Creates high-quality, original, and unique solutions that address complex problems in efficient ways.
Communication
Presents arguments and ideas using appropriate communication channels adapted to different audiences in oral, written, and visual forms.
Integrity
Cultivates honesty, trust, fairness, and respect to inform ethical decision-making and truthful behaviour.
Autonomy and resiliency
Effectively makes decisions and demonstrates flexible practices. Adapts well to challenges and perseveres in the face of adversity.
Intellectual curiosity
Driven to engage with the world through an open-minded pursuit of knowledge and insight.
Self-awareness
Demonstrates keen self-perception that draws on life experiences as a resource for personal development.
Civic engagement
Involved in community life and aware of social issues at both local and global levels.
Worldview
Engages with other cultures by demonstrating flexibility in thinking, valuing collective action, and developing language skills.
Digital capacity
Adopts and develops new ways of using digital technology to better analyze and critically assess digital content.
