Based upon our mission, UMF at an institutional level aspires to the following learning outcomes for all students who complete a baccalaureate degree. Our students will:
*acquire knowledge and expertise appropriate to their academic majors;
*attain basic literacy in several disciplines and be able to think and work across disciplinary boundaries;
*develop the habits and skills of inquiry, invention, and reflection that are necessary for life-long learning and effective citizenship and transferable to any professional endeavor;
*develop an integrated understanding of global issues (including the role of the United States), cultural diversity, and the physical and natural world;
*attain the leadership and relational skills appropriate to complex organizations;
*be able to utilize information technology and adapt to ongoing technological advances;
*be able to recognize ethical issues and differences in ethical perspectives and consider the ramifications of alternative actions;
*be well prepared to act responsibly as:
--environmental stewards;
--advocates for lifelong health and wellness;
--models of respect for human diversity;
--participants in civic undertakings and discussants of public policy.
