Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 13:52:38 -0400 (EDT)

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From: Paul Jursa

Subject: GENED:Group 7: Sessions 1 and 2 report

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1. What is the Nature of an Educated Person?
1a. What does it mean to be an educated person in the 21st Century?
inquiring mind
curious
critical thinking
broad base of knowledge
expanded frame of reference - time, space
values? tolerance connected to responsibility
recognize responsibility for actiion
problem solver and critical thinking
ability to communicate - written, oral and electronic
life-long learning
adaptability to change
sees interdisciplinary connections
tolerance and exposure to other peoples and cultures and times lionhearted

One characteristic of an educated person? meet financial obligations and further the dignity of human life.

1.b What does it mean to be a graduate of the College of Charleston in terms of skills, competencies, values and knowledge?
Skills and Competencies
oral, written and electronic communication
critical thinking and problem solving
to conduct research - use information resources
know the language and culture of another country
abstract reasoning
quantitative reasoning
Values
being tolerant and open to different ideas
questioning traditional thoughts and ideas
Knowledge
expanded time, space frame of reference
evolution of human understanding