Student Attributes

Central Wyoming College wants students completing course work to possess particular student attributes. Definitions of the five most important attributes defined by CWC faculty are:

Critical/Creative Thinking. (CCT) Students demonstrate critical/creative thinking when they use an appropriate process in evaluating an idea. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate, make judgments and draw conclusions.

Communication. (C) Students demonstrate communication skills when they exchange information effectively in a variety of contexts and formats.

Diversity. (D) Students demonstrate intercultural competency when they describe and analyze the impact of culture and identity among diverse groups.

Self-directed Learning. (SDL) Students demonstrate self-directed learning skills when they take the initiative to assess their need for learning, establish a goal, develop a learning strategy and assess the learning outcomes.

Technological/Information Literacy. (TL) Students demonstrate technological literacy when they use appropriate technology to manage information, solve problems, or communicate effectively.