ASWC Learning Outcomes

Students serving as Executive Council officers for the Associated Students of Whitman College will learn to:

Leadership

• Work effectively with others to formulate both specific project goals and broad organization goals.
• Employ delegation as a means to involve group members.
• Use discretion when dealing with liability, suitability, or matters of confidentiality.

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

• Gather and analyze information in order to formulate personal opinions on issues and problems.
• Identify student issues/concerns and use appropriate avenues to advocate for constituents.
• Diagnose problems, generate and choose between multiple solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

Communication & Collaboration

• Speak and write in a clear, direct, and constructive manner.
• Articulate relevant information to various individuals and groups.
• Understand the importance of and work to develop professional relationships with constituents, staff, faculty, peers, etc.
• Convey thoughtful and relevant feedback to peers.

Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion

• Examine and articulate personal social identities, privileges, and biases.
• Define personal role as a citizen in both local and global communities.
• Recognize the importance of and actively seek contributions from others regardless of differing social identities.
• Appropriately challenge the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behavior of other individuals or groups.
• Criticize and challenge institutionalized forms of oppression.

Self-Management & Appraisal

• Maintain personal health and wellness.
• Prioritize commitments and employ time management skills to maintain balance between academic work, extracurricular activities, personal time, etc.
• Articulate personal skills, abilities, and areas for growth.
• Reflect upon and provide analysis of personal development and learning.

Applied Skills

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of projects (i.e. tasks, timelines, correspondence, budget, etc.).
• Understand and apply rules/protocols set forth in ASWC governing documents.
• Correctly utilize Robert's Rules of Order and other organizational protocol to promote meeting efficiency.

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Last updated July 2018