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Ten Essential Skills

Kentucky State University Graduate Profile

Kentucky State University's programs incorporate the 10 Essential Skills. Kentucky State University's curriculum and co-curricular will provide many opportunities for students to cultivate the 10 Essential Skills intentionally. The 10 Essential Skills framework organizes and integrates the college experience. This helps students grasp the value of general education and program coursework, and how this knowledge contributes to future success in employment and beyond.

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1. Communicate Effectively

Graduates will communicate effectively by listening, weighing influencing factors, and responding accurately and professionally. They will express their thoughts coherently in writing, orally, and in formal presentations.

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2. Think critically to solve problems and create new ideas and solutions

Graduates will think critically by evaluating assumptions and assessing information to make informed conclusions. They will also think creatively by combining ideas in original ways or developing new ways of addressing issues.

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3. Apply quantitative reasoning skills to analyze and solve numerical problems

Graduates will hone their ability to provide solutions guided by data and choose the best methodologies for arriving at informed conclusions.

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4. Interact effectively with people from different backgrounds

Graduates will reflect on their own cultural identities, appreciate cultural and intellectual differences, and effectively interact with people from different backgrounds. They will collaborate, communicate, and work respectfully with people with different perspectives, ideas, and cultural beliefs. 

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5. Adapt to changing circumstances while leading and supporting others

Graduates will accept change and find effective ways to work and thrive in different settings. They will motivate others in the pursuit of a common goal and coach others in the pursuit of this goal.

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6. Perform professionally

Graduates will adhere to the code of ethics in their chosen profession and act with honesty and fairness. They will prioritize their tasks, manage their time, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability and reliability.

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7. Engage in civic life to improve society

Graduates will engage in political, social, and other activities to address issues that benefit society.

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8. Collaborate and work in teams

Graduates will collaborate with colleagues, become effective team members, and manage conflict.

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9. Apply academic knowledge, skills, and abilities

Graduates will articulate and apply the theoretical content of their academic preparation with relevant knowledge and abilities essential to their chosen career.

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10. Use information for decision making

Graduates will identify, evaluate, and responsibly use information needed for decision making.

Kentucky State University Graduate Profile Academy Team