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Characteristics of a Lehman College Graduate
We invite all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the extended Lehman community to engage in a conversation about what the characteristics of a Lehman College Graduate are or should be.
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1. Critical thinking skills
2. Competence within at least one discipline
3. Skills in quantitative reasoning, information literacy, and research
4. Outstanding communication skills in diverse media
5. Multicultural, global and ethical awareness of diverse peoples and communities
6. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
7. Potential for leadership
Critical thinking skills
As self-directed learners with the habit of asking why, graduates use evidence-based reasoning and logical argumentation. They synthesize information and knowledge across disciplines to their own perspectives, positions, and interpretations.Competence within at least one discipline
Graduates demonstrate understanding of the central theories, core literature, terminology, methods, practices and current issues within their disciplines as well as how their discipline related to other disciplines. They are capable of integrating knowledge from other disciplines as appropriate.Skills in quantitative reasoning, information literacy, and research
Graduates capably comprehend, analyze, interpret and present quantitative data. They can, ethically and legally, identify, locate, comprehend, analyze, and evaluate information from a multitude of sources to solve diverse problems. They are capable of conducting primary and secondary research involving the collection, analysis and synthesis of data.Outstanding communication skills in diverse media
Graduates effectively communicate with diverse audiences in diverse settings and through diverse media as well as use appropriate rhetorical strategies with different audiences.Multicultural, global and ethical awareness of diverse peoples and communities
Graduates respect individual differences and demonstrate empathy towards diverse viewpoints, values and experiences.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Graduates contribute as team members to building consensus and share their skills and knowledge.Potential for leadership
Graduates assume leadership roles to build capacity in their communities.
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