Mission
Arkansas State University Educates Leaders, Enhances Intellectual Growth and Enriches Lives
Critical Thinking
Students should be able to
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Interpret and analyze the relevance and quality of information
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Make judgments and draw conclusions based on credible evidence
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Integrate ideas into a coherent argument
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2009-12 Critical Thinking University Assessment
Information Literacy
Students should be able to
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Use appropriate ethical and legal methods to retrieve, generate, interpret, and distribute information
Global Awareness
Students should be able to
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Demonstrate an understanding of the major patterns of interactions (such as, social, political, environmental, and economic)
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Demonstrate an understanding of the historical background and the current and future implications of the use of resources globally