Develop effective communication skills:

written, oral, interpersonal, group

 

Develop higher cognitive skills:

critical thinking, creativity, analytical ability

 

Cultivate the virtues:

ethics, responsibility, honor, tolerance, respect for others, empathy

 

Develop focus and depth in one or more disciplines

 

Develop leadership skills:

ability to stimulate and direct collaborative learning and  collaborative action

 

Develop a global perspective:

broad intellectual and cultural experience through active  engagement, an understanding of the interactions among the individual, society, and the natural world

 

Prepare for lifelong learning:

independent thinking and learning, learning to find  information, asking the right questions