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Purpose, Principles, and Profile of a Graduate

WGSD Purpose and Principles

Purpose
Inspiring students' lives and communities through learning.

Principles
We ensure academic excellence and continuous growth.
We promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.
We nurture trusting and supportive relationships.
We hear and value diverse voices and multiple perspectives.
We prioritize personal well-being and the well-being of others.
We empower lifelong learners to embrace challenges and explore creative solutions.

Profile of a Graduate

Student in cap and gown

WGSD students will develop the following knowledge, skills, and traits to flourish as global citizens.

Self-Aware

  • Believe in their capacity to learn and grow.
  • Understand and appreciate their uniqueness.
  • Prioritize care for their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
  • Identify and access the necessary support for their needs.
  • Demonstrate independence, confidence, and resilience.
  • Exemplify personal accountability and effective work habits.

An Effective Communicator

  • Listen to understand others with an open mind.
  • Interact with all people in an inclusive and respectful manner.
  • Articulate well thought-out and clear ideas.

Engaged and Empathetic

  • Seek to understand the varied experiences and realities of others.
  • Advocate for themselves and others using a lens of equity and inclusion.
  • Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.
  • Stand up for what they believe.
  • Show care and compassion for others. 

A Creative and Critical Thinker

  • Identify and critique sources for credibility when exploring questions and issues.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability when seeking unique solutions to problems.
  • Utilize new and existing resources to efficiently solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace failure as an opportunity to grow.

Knowledgeable

  • Demonstrate mastery of core content knowledge.
  • Apply knowledge to novel situations.
  • Make thoughtful and informed decisions.

A Collaborator

  • Invest in shared goals, work, and responsibilities.
  • Value, respect, and leverage the diverse thoughts, strengths, and talents of others to achieve common goals.
  • Advocate for their ideas and demonstrate willingness to seek and respond to constructive feedback.