Title: Core Abilities
Number: BP 1.05
Adopted: March 2012
Reviewed: February 2020
Revised:
Nicolet College has identified a set of core abilities central to a person’s future success. They are incorporated into educational programs to enhance our students’ development. Similarly, our employees are expected to develop and demonstrate these abilities and behaviors in their daily work and their interactions with others.
Apply Mathematic, Scientific, Artistic and Technological Concepts
Success as a member of our complex society requires proficient application of mathematical, scientific, artistic and technological skills.
Build Community
Success in building communities requires teamwork, social awareness and civic engagement which enhance the full range of human relationships at the local, national, and global levels.
Communicate Effectively
Success as a communicator requires comprehensive application of language and visual arts skills across multiple settings to engage multiple audiences.
Embrace Lifelong Learning
Success as a lifelong learner requires a committed pursuit of professional and personal development to navigate change over a lifetime.
Live Ethically
Success in ethical living requires rational reflection on behavior that leads a person to make principled and sustainable decisions.
Think Critically and Creatively
Success as a critical and creative thinker requires independent and rigorous reasoning that leads to informed decisions, innovation and personal empowerment.