Educational Goals

Students at Dominican college may be expected to achieve the following in terms of educational accomplishment. They should be able to:

1. think logically, critically, creatively and independently;
2. present and defend their own points of view while also listening to and learning from the views of others, including views widely different from their own;
3. demonstrate proficiency in communication and analysis, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and quantitative skills;
4. exhibit proficiency in assembling, synthesizing, and presenting knowledge through the use of technological and other information resources;
5. display depth of knowledge and competence in at least one major area of study;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the importance of religious and cultural heritage in personal and societal life;
7. consider the perspectives of other cultures and societies, while understanding the commonality of interests among different peoples in the human community;
8. exhibit an awareness of communal concerns, a spirit of responsible involvement in community, and the initiative needed to assume leadership roles;
9. display a reflective understanding of issues in relation to fundamental questions of truth, ethics, and values;
10. display a readiness to integrate new knowledge with personal experience and previous understanding, giving promise of life-long learning.