Student Development Goals

Student development goals:

1) Intellectual Development
We help and support students in their development as intellectually curious, creative, and knowledgeable critical thinkers and problem-solvers.

2) Life-long Learning and Career Development
We help and support students in their development as life-long learners who can successfully apply their experiences toward personal and professional fulfillment.

3) Beliefs, Values and Ethics
We help and support students in developing their own beliefs, values, ethics and worldviews in order to participate as responsible citizens.

4) Belonging and Developing a Sense of Connectedness
We help and support students in developing a sense of connection to others through a variety of meaningful, respectful and diverse relationships.

5) Multicultural Awareness
We help and support students in developing greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in order to challenge attitudes and promote a socially just environment for all. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion and country of origin.

6) Identity and the Role of Independence and Interdependence
We help and support students in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for the uniqueness of who they are and how they impact and are impacted by others.

For more information about the Six Student Development Goals, visit www.colorado.edu/StudentAffairs/studentdev/