Portrait of a Graduate
Our goal is to have Mashpee graduates posses the skills, knowledge and disposition outlined below.
A. PURPOSEFUL COMMUNICATOR and COLLABORATOR--(I . . . )
- Express my understanding clearly using a variety of formats depending on purpose and audience
- Fulfill my responsibilities as a member of a team or a group
- Actively listen to, honor, and build upon the voices and ideas of others
- Understand that opinions are connected to emotions and experiences
- Give and receive appropriate, constructive feedback
- Interact responsibly in all settings
B. ENGAGED CITIZEN--(I . . . )
- Take steps to improve the broader community
- Understand and embrace individual, local, and global diversity
- Practice ethical and empathetic behavior
- Exercise civic responsibilities (e.g. local, state, tribal, national, and global)
- Participate in conservation efforts and environmental stewardship
- Recognize the varied historical perspectives of Mashpee including those of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and how they shape our community
C. RESILIENT ME--(I . . .)
- Set personal goals and evaluate my progress in achieving them
- Possess personal financial literacy and establish financial goals
- Establish and maintain meaningful connections with those around me
- Maintain a balanced lifestyle, strive to be grateful and positive, and use strategies to navigate challenges
- Actively engage in self-improvement and self-advocacy
- Take initiative and have a strong work ethic
- Make informed choices that enable me to live a healthy and fulfilling life
D. EMPOWERED KNOWLEDGE SEEKER--(I . . . )
- Practice active learning
- Persevere in scholarly and academic endeavors
- Reflect thoughtfully on my learning
- Value curiosity and ask questions accordingly
- Research and evaluate information from varied sources
- Explore opportunities that help me discover and pursue my passion(s)
E. CRITICAL THINKER AND PROBLEM SOLVER--(I . . .)
- Strategically plan how to approach a project or problem
- Apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to generate creative and innovative ideas
- Reason effectively to make sound judgments and informed decisions
- Take appropriate risks, learn from mistakes and failures, and remain resilient
- Can adapt to change and be flexible in my thinking