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ATTACHMENT B

UNIVERSITY LEARNING OBJECTIVES WORKSHEET


LA400 Senior Integrative Seminar

Rubino, Anna – SLA 400 45 – Fall 2023

1. Communication and Problem Solving

Skill Example and brief description of how a specific


assignment or activity meets the skill.

1.1 Express ideas clearly, in written, X Throughout my undergraduate study, I have been
multimodal, and oral communication, required to create and present multimodal projects,
considering purpose, audience, and format. which demonstrates the satisfactory completion of
this skillset. Specifically, my Professional Selling
course required me to create a PowerPoint
presentation, with graphics and voiceovers, with the
goal of persuading an audience to get involved in my
charitable cause.
1.2 Analyze issues, make decisions, and X This skillset has been satisfied through my
address problems using critical thinking. participation in extracurricular activities. As the
captain of the cross-country team at WCCC, the race
director at GBM, and now, the PTI for my OST
office in PGH, I have demonstrated critical thinking
skills on an administrative level.
1.3 Demonstrate leadership, including X Analogous to skillset 1.2, this competency was also
negotiation, relational, consensus-building, met through my participation in extracurricular
and teamwork skills. activities. Specifically, through my involvement in
the cross-country and track teams all four years of my
collegiate career. I was the captain, which allowed
me to demonstrate leadership skills, and being part of
a team naturally builds teamwork skills.
1.4 Communicate and express ideas through X This skillset was demonstrated in my artistic
the arts. expression course, Ballet I. I was required to learn the
technical skills of the art form of dance, with the goal
of becoming performance ready.
1.5 Integrate appropriate technologies to X Throughout my undergraduate study, I completed
solve problems, complete tasks, and most of my courses through an online course format.
accomplish goals. I had to navigate D2L and Canvas for assignment
submissions, as well as Zoom, Teams, Flip,
VoiceThread, and other online communication
applications to complete my degree. I have also
become proficient in using the Google Suite and
Office 365 applications.
2. Historical, Cultural, and Global Awareness

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity

Not Met
2.1 Relate effectively across various X This skillset was satisfied through the completion of
linguistic and cultural settings. my Spanish I and Spanish II courses at Seton Hill.
Throughout these courses, I was exposed to many
facets of Spanish culture. Including, but not limited
to, information on Spanish cuisine, dance, art,
history, etc. As well as a Spanish television series
which allowed for a complete immersion into the
Spanish language. I now have a better understanding
of how to effectively relate to, and communicate
with, people in the Spanish community.
2.2 Use time, place, and social change as X My interactions with peers, teammates, coaches,
frameworks for analyzing social professors, bosses, etc. have taught me how to
developments from multiple disciplinary conduct myself in various settings. Whether I am in a
perspectives. leadership role, in a professional environment, or
amongst my peers, I understand how to properly
communicate and interact in all social situations.
2.3 Evaluate current and historical events X In my World Religions Survey course at WCCC, we
through the lens of spirituality and global had a recurring weekly assignment to find a current
social justice. article, based on an assigned topic, regarding various
world religions. This allowed us to become proficient
in evaluating current events, from a spiritual
perspective, and then, connect it to historical events.
Upon the completion of this course, I have a greater
appreciation for how religion impacts activities
throughout the world.
2.4 Critique privilege and oppression from X This skillset was satisfied throughout my Christian
the perspective of diverse identities. Spirituality course, specifically focusing on Judaism.
I chose to study Judaism throughout the course of the
semester, and I was able to identify privilege and
oppression within the religious identity, and its
impact on its followers.
3. Multiple Modes of Inquiry

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity

3.1 Generate, analyze, and interpret X I completed this skillset throughout my finance and
numerical data. accounting courses. Both categories require a
meticulous analysis of the numerical information
provided, and a precise interpretation of the given
information to generate the final product. My final
Budget Project for my Managerial Accounting course
demonstrates competency for this skillset.
3.2 Locate, analyze, evaluate, and organize, X This skillset was satisfied throughout the entirety of
primary and secondary sources, including my undergraduate degree. Many of my written
expressive media, to comprehend the assignments, specifically in my religion and
significance of an issue or an event. management courses, required me to procure
information from a multitude of sources. I had to
analyze, evaluate, and organize the information in a
way that was conducive to the topic of the
assignment. For example, in my management
courses, I frequently had to determine if it was more
effective and efficient to use primary data
(interviews, for example) or secondary sources
(documentaries, for example) to bolster my
argument. This is frequently demonstrated in HR-
related tasks.
3.3 Interpret quantitative and qualitative X I had to interpret various forms of quantitative and
information to formulate positions to reach qualitative information in my Business
conclusions or to present a logical argument. Communications course and throughout my
internship at Northwestern Mutual. My final
assignment for my Business Communications course
was to collect information on Starbucks’ DEI efforts
and present a logical argument as to why our services
(a DEI training company) should be implemented
within the company. During my internship, I had to
collect quantitative and qualitative data on my clients
and then, use this information to create a holistic
financial plan with sound financial recommendations
pertinent to their current situation and future goals.
3.4 Demonstrate respect for multiple ideas X Throughout my Faith, Religion, and Society course
and worldviews. at Seton Hill, we were required to examine various
viewpoints and beliefs. We had to evaluate and
interpret these value systems and then respond in a
discussion format with our interpretation. This
cultivated a respectful environment in which we
could communicate our beliefs and opinions while
maintaining an appreciation for those opinions that
differed from our own.

4. Self-Reflection and Assessment

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity

4.1 Employ ethical decision-making grounded X My Introductions to Ethics course at WCCC


in philosophical inquiry. introduced us to several philosophical perspectives
related to various, widely debated topics. Our final
assignment required us to contemplate the many
philosophies discussed throughout the course, and
then, discuss how these perspectives tie into our
choice of controversial topics. We had to discuss our
stance, an objection to this position, and a
philosophical argument bolstering our position. This
skillset is demonstrated through my paper discussing
the moral permissibility of abortion, per our lectures.
4.2 Apply Catholic social teaching to the X For my Faith, Religion, and Society course final
analysis of contemporary social issues. assignment, I had to choose a contemporary social
issue and discuss how the Catholic Social Teaching
principles are relevant and applicable to the topic I
chose. My report was written on Racial Justice in
Modern-Day Society. While not all nine themes of
CST were pertinent to my topic, I was able to detail
four themes and discuss their relevance to modern-
day racial justice.
4.3 Explain the value of diverse spiritual and X In my Christian Spirituality course, I completed a
religious perspectives. “Friends of God” research essay in which the
historical background and religious philosophy of a
chosen historical figure was researched and
discussed. I chose an alternative route for this
assignment. I discussed the value of a diverse
spiritual and religious perspective (i.e., Atheism) and
its relevance to Christian spirituality. My argument
and connection between these two contradicting
beliefs demonstrates competency in this skillset.
4.4 Integrate the action of charity with the X This skillset was satisfied through my position as the
virtue of justice race director for Gingerbread Man Running Co.
(GBM). I coordinated and organized a charity 5K,
10K, and Half Marathon race for Autism Connection
of PA. This is an annual race conducted with the
objective of raising money for the ACOP association
and promoting community among those affected by
Autism.
4.5 Exercise responsible freedom and civic X This skillset will be fulfilled when I am selected as a
engagement based on an informed value Marine Corps Officer Candidate. I am exercising my
system. responsible freedom and civic engagement by
applying for the Officer Candidate School of the
United States’ Marine Corps. I have researched the
US Armed Forces and have come to the decision to
exercise my ability to serve my country by joining
the Marine Corps.

5. Professionalism and Career Readiness

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity


Not Met

5.1 Model ethical behavior, responsible X Analogous to skillset 4.5, I am demonstrating


freedom, and engaged citizenship. ethical behavior, responsible freedom, and engaged
citizenship through my participation in, and
application to, the Marine Corps Officer Candidate
program. I currently serve in many leadership
positions within my unit prior to attending OCS and
TBS. I will continue to train and lead Marines,
future Marines, applicants, and candidates until I
depart for training, and then, I will be responsible
for leading enlisted poolees and other officers
throughout my military career. Upon the completion
of my military career, I will be responsible for
representing myself as a respectful and productive
civilian.
5.2 Demonstrate accountability, effective X My work throughout my entire undergraduate study
work habits, and the ability to assess areas demonstrates accountability, effective work habits,
necessary for professional, personal, and and the ability to assess areas necessary for
societal growth. professional, personal, and social growth. My
cumulative 4.0 GPA, in addition to my success in
my work and other extracurricular activities,
illustrate the satisfaction of this skillset. This
competency can be specifically demonstrated in the
final project completed for my International
Business course, the Final Executive Summary.
This assignment required many hours of tedious
research and high-level thinking to use this
information to complete this professional report.
5.3 Identify and articulate skills, strengths, X As with any business-related major, a working
knowledge, and experiences relevant to one’s knowledge and understanding of a business plan and
career goals. its components is essential. Being able to examine
and interpret a business plan and subsequently
identify and articulate the strengths and weaknesses
of the plan, demonstrates skills, knowledge, and
experience relevant to all business-related careers.
This skillset was satisfied through the completion of
my Faith Business Plan Critique assignment for my
Integrative Seminar course.
5.4 Complete experiential learning to pursue X This skillset was satisfied through the completion of
professional opportunities. my internship at Northwestern Mutual. I completed
experiential learning which allowed me to gain
experience and pursue future professional
opportunities, either within Northwestern Mutual or
with other companies. I gained many relevant
professional skills throughout my internship and
have been offered several career opportunities based
on my performance during the internship.

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