Student Attributes

Central Wyoming College wants students completing course work to possess particular student attributes. Definitions of the five most important attributes defined by Central’s faculty are:

Critical and Creative Thinking:

Students demonstrate critical/creative thinking when they use an appropriate process in evaluating an idea. The student will be able to analyze and evaluate, make judgments and draw conclusions.

Self-directed Learning:

Students demonstrate self-directed learning skills when they take the initiative to assess their need for learning, establish a goal, develop a learning strategy and assess the learning outcomes.

Communication:

Students demonstrate communication skills when they exchange information effectively in a variety of contexts and formats.

Technological/Information Literacy:

Students demonstrate technological/information literacy when they use appropriate technology to manage information, solve problems, or communicate effectively.

Diversity:

Students demonstrate intercultural competency when they describe and analyze the impact of culture and identity among diverse groups.