WKU Career Climbers
Kentucky Graduate Profile
WKU Career Climbers
At Western Kentucky University, our mission is to elevate the communities of our region and beyond by preparing students to turn their passions and potential into meaningful impact. WKU equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to thrive in their careers and contribute to the vitality of the places they call home.
THE KENTUCKY GRADUATE PROFILE
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In collaboration with higher education and workforce leaders throughout the state, the Kentucky Graduate Profile outlines 10 essential skills every postsecondary graduate should possess when entering the workforce. Every WKU Graduate is set to begin their career with varying levels of mastery in each of the following competencies:
Effective Communication
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.
Critical Thinking
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.
Quantitative Reasoning
Graduates will hone their ability to provide solutions guided by data and choose the best methodologies for arriving at informed conclusions.
Collaborative Engagement
Graduates will demonstrate both self-awareness and appreciation of people with different perspectives, as well as the ability to collaborate, communicate, and work respectfully with others.
Adaptability and Leadership
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.
Professionalism
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.
Civic Engagement
Graduates will engage in political, social, and other activities to address issues that benefit society.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Graduates will collaborate with colleagues, become effective team members, and manage conflict.
Applied Learning
Graduates will articulate and apply the theoretical content of their academic preparation with relevant knowledge and abilities essential to their chosen careers.
Informed Decision-Making
Graduates will identify, evaluate, and responsibly use information needed for decision making.
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