Rivier Academic Goals

1. Develop Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World through study in
   • the sciences and mathematics
   • social sciences
   • humanities
   • histories
   • languages
   • the arts
2. Develop Intellectual and Practical Skills, including
   • Inquiry and analysis
   • Critical and creative thinking
   • Written and oral communication
   • Quantitative literacy
   • Information literacy
   • Teamwork and problem solving
3. Develop Personal and Social Responsibility, including
   • Civic knowledge and engagement-local and global
   • Intercultural knowledge and competence
   • Ethical reasoning and action
   • Foundations and skills for lifelong learning
4. Engage in Integrative and Applied Learning, including The synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized studies
5. Foster a Sense of the Sacred and of the Dignity of the Human Person, particularly as expressed through the Catholic Tradition, including
   • Recognition of Catholicism's contribution to the development of the whole person
   • Appreciation of the sacred meaning and purpose of life
   • Inquiry into the essence of authentic human community
   • Respect for the belief systems of others

These goals are modified from the Essential Learning Outcomes that resulted from a multiyear dialogue with hundreds of colleges and universities through project LEAP (Liberal Education and America's Promise) and the Association of American Colleges and Universities.