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A. **A clear and effective communicator** who: 1. Demonstrates organized and purposeful communication in English and at least one other language; 2. Uses evidence and logic appropriately in communication; 3. Adjusts communication based on the audience; and 4. Uses a variety of modes of expression (spoken, written, and visual and performing including the use of technology to create and share the expressions);

B. **A self-directed and lifelong learner** who: 1. Recognizes the need for information and locates and evaluates resources; 2. Applies knowledge to set goals and make informed decisions; 3. Applies knowledge in new contexts; 4. Demonstrates initiative and independence; 5. Demonstrates flexibility including the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn; 6. Demonstrates reliability and concern for quality; and 7. Uses interpersonal skills to learn and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;

C. A **creative and practical problem solver** who: 1. Observes and evaluates situations to define problems; 2. Frames questions, makes predictions, and designs data/information collection and analysis strategies; 3. Identifies patterns, trends, and relationships that apply to solutions; 4. Generates a variety of solutions, builds a case for a best response and critically evaluates the effectiveness of the response; 5. Sees opportunities, finds resources, and seeks results; 6. Uses information and technology to solve problems; and 7. Perseveres in challenging situations;

D. **A responsible and involved citizen** who: 1. Participates positively in the community and designs creative solutions to meet human needs and wants; 2. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions; 3. Demonstrates ethical behavior and the moral courage to sustain it; 4. Understands and respects diversity; 5. Displays global awareness and economic and civic literacy; and 6. Demonstrates awareness of personal and community health and wellness;

E. **An integrative and informed thinker** who: 1. Gains and applies knowledge across disciplines and learning contexts and to real life situations with and without technology; 2. Evaluates and synthesizes information from multiple sources; 3. Applies ideas across disciplines; and 4. Applies systems thinking to understand the interaction and influence of related parts on each other and on outcomes.