| Academic Student learning at the College of Saint Benedict
and Saint John's University is based in the mission statements of each institution and the
coordinate mission statement. It is represented by the integrated system of learning goals
articulated below.
1. Graduates
will be able to analyze the influence of the Catholic and Benedictine traditions on the
human condition.
2.
Graduates will be able to integrate knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences as they
explore the human condition.
3.
Graduates will be able to integrate the liberal arts and sciences with the skills, values
and depth of knowledge specific to a major field of study in preparation for further
professional development.
4.
Graduates will be able to apply clear thinking and communication skills to the exploration
of fundamental questions of the human condition.
5.
Graduates will be able to establish patterns of life-long learning to seek and integrate
knowledge of self and the world.
6.
Graduates will be able to provide leadership and service in community to improve the human
condition.
7. Graduates will be able to communicate sensitivity to and
understanding of gender and cultural differences in order to improve the human condition.
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Coordinate
Note: Number in parenthesis denotes complementary
academic learning goal.
Graduates will be able to understand and practice
Benedictine values as a way of life and this will be demonstrated by their ability to:
-Initiate, organize and be responsible for their own
ongoing learning. (2)
-Develop the
skills necessary to succeed in the world of work. (3)
-Practice
inclusive dialogue, problem solving and written and verbal communication skills. (4)
-Integrate
physical, emotional, social, spiritual intellectual an occupational aspects of their
development. (5)
-Develop a
capacity for shared ethical leadership and become agents of social change. (6)
-Develop the
capacity for life long service to community. (6)
-Create true partnerships between men and women which are
based on equity, integrity and respect. (7)
-Seek and value diversity in every aspect of their lives.
(7)
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-Develop
the capacity to create global community. (7)
-Develop the capacity to reflect on the nature of one's
purpose for existence through the process of spiritual reflection.
College of Saint Benedict
Through living and learning in both separate and
co-educational environments, graduates of the College of Saint Benedict will be able to:
-Know and
value herself as a woman.
-Work for
equity and justice for herself and others.
-Understand
the wholeness of life and her connection to community.
-Take risks
and challenge herself to learn, grow and thrive throughout her life.
-Develop
healthy behaviors which create emotional and physical well being.
-Develop
confidence and self-esteem.
-Claim and
act on her own authority.
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Through living and learning in both separate and
co-educational environments, graduates of Saint John's University will be able to:
-Know and value himself as a man.
-Risk the inner journey of mindfulness, sensitivity and
vulnerability.
-Develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional maturity and
humility.
-Build community by forming lasting relationships.
-Challenge the prevailing confining/limiting expectations
of gender and culture to foster mutuality.
-Work for non-violence, equity and justice in the home and
community.
-Practice healthy lifestyles which foster the achievement
of individual potential.
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