• Individuals conceptualize, apply, synthesize, and analyze/evaluate gathered knowledge; students are open-minded, and respect both evidence and reasoning.  Individuals understand the “big picture.”
• Individuals innovate to solve problems and develop unique solutions.
• Individuals engage with complex texts, both fiction and nonfiction.
• Individuals communicate effectively and compellingly through writing memos, letters, emails, texts, complex technical reports, and creative writing.
• Individuals will be able to convey clear and concise thoughts in various forms of writing styles and samples.