Portrait of a Cougar

Core Competencies Cougars Display!
empathy
Cougars...

consistently demonstrate awareness, compassion, and respect for others’ feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and culture.

adaptability
Cougars...

remain flexible in a climate of constant change by reflecting and productively responding to feedback.

critical thinking
Cougars...

skillfully evaluate available evidence and challenge established ideas with rational, open-minded, and informed reasoning.

learner's mindset
Cougars...

remain curious, actively seeks answers, pursue diverse perspectives, and are driven by the desire to learn, unlearn, and relearn.

communication
Cougars...

listen to understand, and then communicate thoughts and ideas in a variety of forms.

integrity
Cougars...

develop and live by a set of personal values, learning trust and respect through honest, principled, and compassionate behavior.