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Attributes of a scholar who is tenacious:

• Recognizes and takes advantages of opportunities (can do attitude) to discover passions/interests

• Defines goals and develops a plan to meet them

• Sets short term goals knowing they will lead to long term success

• Accesses resources necessary to get job done - multiple resources if necessary

• Is determined to achieve goals

• Learns from mistakes; picks up and keeps going

• Uses feedback to refine thinking or actions

• Take risks in order to learn and grow

Attributes of a scholar who thinks purposefully:

• Focuses on the task at hand to get the job done

• Reflects on one’s own thinking and the thinking of others to inform future actions

• Thinks creatively and critically to solve problems, make decisions or take action

• Critically questions to refine or extend understanding

• Listens to and seeks out varying perspectives as part of thinking, decision making and problem solving

• Uses foundational knowledge and essential literacies to develop deeper understandings

• Produces work that meets college and work place standards

• Seeks to understand the role of culture in shaping an individual

Attributes of a scholar who advocates for self and others:

• Respects and cares for others and works to build relationships

• Accepts differences and listens to the voice of others

• Identifies and utilizes skills to support self and others globally

• Speaks confidently and is willing to respectfully voice opinions to advocate for self or others

• Works collaboratively to achieve a goal or effect change

• Leads by example

• Embraces change; is open minded

• Communicates effectively for different purposes and audiences through a

variety of media