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Communication
The ability to exchange information and meaning effectively across cultures, space and time through appropriate modes of communication. Includes oral, written, and interpersonal or group communicate, as well as the ability to use current or innovative media. Learn more
Communication
Communication
The ability to exchange information and meaning effectively across cultures, space and time through appropriate modes of communication. Includes oral, written, and interpersonal or group communicate, as well as the ability to use current or innovative media. Learn more
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
The ability to engage in thinking characterized by the rational, informed, independent, and open-minded exploration of issues, ideas, and events before accepting or formulating a conclusion. Learn more
Inquiry & Analysis
Inquiry & Analysis
The ability to reach informed decisions by breaking down complex issues, exploring evidence, demonstrating information literacy, and describing relationships among persons, things, or events. Learn more
Problem Solving
Problem Solving
The ability to create and execute a strategy to answer a question or achieve a goal. Includes being able to anticipate the consequence of a potential solution, select a strategy among several alternatives, and decide when an acceptable outcome has been reached. Learn more
Self Awareness & Development
Self Awareness & Development
The ability to draw meaning, knowledge and value from honest and fair reflection and self-evaluation. Students are able to recognize their values and their impact on others, and make a commitment to personal growth. Learn more
Social Awareness & Engagement
Social Awareness & Engagement
The ability to respect and be open to diversity (e.g. cultural, religious, political). Students take personal responsibility to actively engage in and contribute to creating positive change in local, regional, national, or global communities and societies. Learn more
Valuing
Valuing
The ability to make decisions or choose actions based on the consistent application of moral principles and ethical codes. Students must also be able to understand the ideas informing one’s beliefs and be accountable for their actions. Learn more
Sharareh Hekmat
When Sharareh Hekmat visited Brescia to interview for a faculty position 20 years ago, she immediately felt the sense of community and warmth. “It attracted me to come to Brescia, and to never want to leave,” she says. Read more
Sharareh Hekmat
When Sharareh Hekmat visited Brescia to interview for a faculty position 20 years ago, she immediately felt the sense of community and warmth. “It attracted me to come to Brescia, and to never want to leave,” she says. Read more
Dr. Susan Mumm
July marked a new era for Brescia, as Dr. Susan Mumm arrived to take her place as its 12th Principal. Read more
Deanna Vezina
Deanna Vezina is the proverbial Energizer bunny. She is going into her final year in French Studies at Brescia. She was Vice President of Communications on the 2015-2016 Students Council, and will serve as President in 2016-2017. Read more
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