Learning and Innovation Skills:
Creativity Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work
Innovation Developing, implementing, and communicating new ideas to others
Critical thinking Framing, analyzing, and synthesizing information in order to solve problems
Problem solving Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions
Collaboration Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams
Communication Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing
Information, Media, and Technology Skills:
Information Literacy Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently, and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand; also possessing a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information.
Media Literacy Understanding how media messages are constructed, for what purposes and using which tools, characteristics, and conventions.
Technology Literacy Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
Life and Career Skills:
Flexibility & AdaptabilityWorking effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities.
Initiative & Self-Direction Defining, prioritizing, and completing tasks without direct oversight. Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload. Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process
Social & Cross-Cultural Skills Working appropriately and productively with others.
Productivity & Accountability Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time. Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic (e.g., being punctual and reliable)
Leadership & Responsibility Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal. Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior. Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind.
