Suggestions for making connections with your classmates, the University and the Interior Design Program.

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1 Majoring in INTERIOR DESIGN Department of Family and Consumer Sciences School of Business and Professional Studies The St. Catherine Experience provides an overview of opportunities in your major and the co-curriculum at St. Catherine University. Use this guide in discussions with your academic advisor and other mentors to choose those experiences that will best support your academic, career and personal goals. Please read through this entire guide. Some tips and opportunities may be more relevant for you in different years. Suggestions for making connections with your classmates, the University and the Interior Design Program. YEAR 1 Gateways Students majoring in Interior Design at St. Catherine University are committed to leading in this profession. They are well poised to do so. This profession is led and dominated by women. Our students participate in the full range of activities of Interior Design professional organizations. Our curriculum is focused on evidence-based and collaborative learning aimed at meeting the emerging challenges of the design profession. Justin Wilwerding, M.A., C.I.D., I.D.E.C, Program Director FALL Why study Interior Design at St. Kate s? Our curriculum is focused on evidence-based design, and prepares entry-level professionals meet the evolving challenges of professional Interior Design practice. We offer innovative environments located at the International Market Square. The facilities are designed to foster collaborative and team-based learning, supported through state-of-the-art lighting and technologies, flexible work spaces, and on-site exhibition space. The proximity to downtown Minneapolis, where most design firms reside, surrounds our students with one of the best learning environments for earning their degree and launching their professional career. The curriculum provides hands-on internship opportunities that are offered early in the program, enabling students to gain real-world context for their design education, build important design skills, develop professional networks; and garner an all- important perspective on our rapidly evolving profession. Our program is housed in the School of Business and Professional Studies, which recognizes the evolution of the profession towards measurable, research-driven endeavors. Get involved in your new community Academic and Advising Meet with your TRW-First Year Advisor throughout fall semester to discuss your MAP-Works Survey results and identify resources that will get you on the right track for success. Attend the Interior Design OPEN HOUSE in the fall: meet the faculty members and upper-level students in this department. Learn about the Interior Design major and the International Market Square where you will spend half of your sophomore and all of your junior and senior years. Become a student member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Engage in the TRW Saturday Salons. Appreciate the application of our mission and what it means to be an educated woman in the liberal arts. Obtain the Interior Design Curriculum Planning Sheet. Courses suggested for fall include PSYC 1001: General Psychology with lab; MATH 1080, PSYC 2050, ECON 2250 for statistics, and INDI 1120: Design and Society. Tour the Minneapolis downtown location of the International Design Center. Build your research skills: librarians can help you find journal articles, books and more. Build your academic skills at the O Neill Center for Academic Development. Apply for student employment, internships, and jobs by logging in to KatieClick, complete your profile and search for positions which match your interests. Consider conducting an informational interview or job shadow with an interior design professional in an area you are considering. Meet with a career counselor in or ask faculty within the Interior Design program for contacts. Scholarship and Excellence Lead and Influence Engagement Liberal Arts and Your Major Social Justice and

2 Social Justice and Spiritual Development Participate in Citizen Katie, a community service project for current students and alumnae that takes place each fall. Contact Campus Ministry for details Develop a daily practice of reflecting; visit the Chapel or interfaith prayer room in Campus Ministry. Attend the annual Activities Fair in September. Choose among the 65+ organizations that include Governing Boards and Leadership, Student Publications, and Clubs/ Organizations. Find an organization that will feed your passions and interests. Can t find one? Create your own club! Check with the Student Center to find out how. Get connected to campus: attend performing arts events, theatre, art gallery showings, music performances, recreational sports, intercollegiate athletic programs, student government (Senate and Residence Hall Association, RHA), service learning and other campus events or programs. Utilize resources within the Student Center and Activities Office to find out what is happening on campus. Use your St. Kate s Involvement Planner to help manage your time and involvements. SPRING Register for ART 1010: Three Dimensional Design, ART 2150: Color, ARTH 1100: Introduction to Art History, and a Statistics course if you did not do so this fall. Also, consider GEOG 2000: Human Cultural Geography, an excellent course that supports this program of study. Attend the Activities Fair in February to identify clubs and organizations that will help you build leadership skills. Challenge yourself academically by exploring opportunities in the Antonian Scholars Honors Program. Discuss criteria with your academic advisor. Obtain a copy of the St. Catherine Experience Antonian Scholars Honors Program Guide. Visit the Office of Global Studies to plan a study-abroad experience either a year, semester, J-term or summer experience. Attend the annual Study Abroad Fair in February. Explore the exciting opportunities that are specifically related to Interior Design. Talk with Justin Wilwerding, Interior Design Program Director about programs that will satisfy major coursework. Meet with your advisor before registration. Review the Interior Design Planning Sheet that articulates course planning for your degree. Identify the courses you will register for. Inquire into the qualifications for admittance to Omicron Nu, the program s Honor Society. Qualifying students are invited by the faculty to become part of this society. If you have not done so yet, change your record to reflect your intended Interior Design major by April 1. Go to the Student tab in KateWay and review your Academic Profile; go to Change your Record. Students are accepted to their major during the second semester of the sophomore year Continue to conduct informational interviews with interior designers. Obtain contacts from Program Director or staff in the office. Sample questions are available in. Find summer employment in a design showroom or local design studios to broaden your experience and networks in the industry. Attend a meeting for the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (asidmn.org). An additional organization to consider is the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Discuss with the Program Director of other organizations for you to consider. Join a professional organizational with a student membership. (See highlighted box) Develop financial management skills; attend the collegewide, Money Management speaker series or register for a Financial Management course in the FACS department: INDI 2994: Personal Financial Fitness (available only to first- and second-year students). Social Justice and Spiritual Development Act on St. Kate s commitment to justice through servicelearning opportunities such as Volunteers in Action, Justice Learning & Outreach trips coordinated by Campus Ministry and off-campus student employment such as America Reads coordinated by the Office of Community Work and Learning. Recommended courses that will enhance your Interior Design major ART 1000: Two-Dimensional Design CHEM 1110: General Chemistry COMM 1030: Speaking to Lead and Influence Interior Design Program Faculty and Staff Justin Wilwerding Program Director IMS jbwilwerding@stkate.edu Trudy Landgren Associate Professor Font 10 x6475 gmlandgren@stkate.edu Barbara Gritzmacher Administrative Assistant Font 12 x6669 begritzmacher@stkate.edu Annie Ballantine Adjunct Professor x6669 abjellum@stkate.edu Spiritual Development Meaningful Mentoring Diversity and Global Perspectives Preparing for the Future

3 Suggestions for making connections to your developing career goals. YEAR 2 Pathways FALL Attend the Second Year Celebration program in the fall. This is an important initiation event to your second year as a scholar at St. Catherine University Attend the department s Open House in the fall; meet the faculty members and upper class-students. Learn all about Interior Design majors. If you are a transfer student, meet with Justin Wilwerding, Program Director, to determine courses you need to take to get on track for a timely graduation. Register for INTD 2010: Introduction to Interior Design, INTD 2050: Sustainability and Material Science, INTD 2150: Graphic Communication in Interior Design I and FASH 2050: Textiles. Tour the International Market Square Interior Design classroom and facility. Consider a Study Abroad experience. Work with the Office of Global Studies and your advisor to determine the best program and time for you to study abroad. Strive to earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher to be considered for Kappa Omicron Nu, the program s Honors Society or for the Antonian Honor s Program. Make sure that you have officially identified your major. Go to the Student tab in KateWay and review your Academic Profile. Go to Change Your Record on the Student tab in KateWay and then select Interior Design. Complete the formal process to petition to become a major within the department. A program application must be completed in the spring term of your sophomore year. You may also contact the Program Chair, the department Administrative Assistant or any faculty within the program with any questions. Requirements include 2.8 or better GPA in the completion of pre-requisite courses, an academic plan, the name of your advisor, and a listing of professionals and community involvements. Begin thinking and planning for the required internship that will take place during your sophomore or junior year. Begin discussing your career goals with your advisor to learn about the design studio site options. Meet with a librarian to hone your research skills. Meet with Laura Zirngible and the program director, Justin Wilwerding, to plan for your required two-credit internship. You need to plan early (one full semester before the internship). Learn about site options and the required paperwork. Review the resources available in the library for researching the employment options available to you as an Interior Designer. Continue this research and look for opportunities to build networks through professional organizations. Continue to participate in clubs and organizations that will help build your résumé. Develope your planning and organizational skills in whatever organization you belong. Learn important financial management skills; consider taking a financial management course. Social Justice and Spiritual Development Become an activist in your field! Start developing your professional voice inside and outside the classroom. Learn how to debate and share your opinions respectfully. Join in ministry at Mass on Sunday morning or at the evening ecumenical service. Join in! (Sing, play an instrument, or read). Help lead a retreat, co-lead a faith-sharing group, and/or grow by sharing privately with a spiritual mentor. Act on our community s commitment to justice through service-learning opportunities including Volunteers in Action, Justice Learning and Outreach trips, and off-campus student employment options such as America Reads. Tips for Transfers 1. Know that you are not alone; many students transfer to St. Kate s as Interior Design majors. 2. Meet with your academic advisor as soon as you can. Find out if there is a course or courses that will be important to take early on. Complete a Degree Evaluation and plan your semesters accordingly. Complete a Degree Evaluation at least once every year. 3. Get to know the faculty in the department and let them know your interests Scholarship and Excellence Lead and Influence Engagement Liberal Arts and Your Major Social Justice and

4 SPRING Enroll in ARTH 1110: Introduction to Art History II, INTD 2150: Graphic Communication in Interior Design I, INTD 2660: History and Theory of Material Culture and INTD 3700:/ FACS 3700: Interior Design Studio. Make sure you have completed the Petition to Major form before reaching junior status (60 credits). Review your academic catalog and complete the online Degree Evaluation on KateWay. Meet with your advisor to identify which major, liberal arts core, and other graduation requirements you have left to complete. Plan a schedule to ensure that you can graduate on time. As an Interior Design major, you are eligible for nomination to the national honor society, Phi Upsilon Omicron(Phi U). Members of Phi U are recognized in academia and business for their excellent scholarship. See highlighted box for criteria. Explore available undergraduate conferences; consider making a presentation during your junior or senior year, or entering a design competition. Talk with your advisor to plan and prepare for this work. Conduct informational interviews with alumnae working in the industry at a variety of locations: HGA, Studio Hive, Perkins and Will, Gensler Associates, The Architectural Alliance, Ramsey Engler LTD, and Bruce Kading Design. Obtain contact information from Justin Wilwerding, Program Director or the office. Plan to attend the Minnesota Private College Job & Internship Fair as well as the Non-Profit Career Fair in the spring to secure a summer internship or job. Consider developing an electronic version of your Professional Portfolio. Go to coroflot.com or efoliominnesota. com for information. Wondering what to include? Talk to faculty within the department as well as staff in Career Development. Review the website for information on how to prepare for graduate school. Leadership and Student Employment Consider applying to the Assistantship Mentoring Program (AMP) as a Research or Teaching Assistant during your junior or senior year; watch for deadlines for applications. Consider participation in the Undergraduate Research Program, which pairs student and faculty to conduct research. Get Involved: Professional Organizations The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is the leading organization for interior design professionals. From corporate boardrooms to home offices, hotel suites to healthcare facilities, ASID designers create the places where we live, work, play, heal and worship. (asidmn.org) The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) focuses on the broad scope of commercial design and is committed to facilitating a global community for members through the IIDA website. Through the site, you will be able to stay connected with your peers by viewing the member-submitted events in the Event Calendar, reading articles written by or featuring members in the Press Room, and linking to Twitter, Facebook and the IIDA blogs. Student memberships available. (iida-northland.org) The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) is a professional association to guide and develop facility management professionals by providing services, products, resources and opportunities. (ifma.org) National Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) brings together professionals from all facets of the hospitality industry by providing opportunities for education, professional development and networking. (newh.org) The American Association of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) is a dynamic, growing organization created specifically for healthcare interior design and board-certified interior designers. (aahid.org) The Center for Health Design and Evidence-based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) awards credentials to individuals who demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to apply an evidence-based process to the design and development of healthcare settings, including measuring and reporting results. (healthdesign.org/edac) Notes Spiritual Development Meaningful Mentoring Diversity and Global Perspectives Preparing for the Future

5 Suggestions for making connections to your major. YEAR 3 Avenues Upper level courses for juniors and seniors take place at the International Market Square. Become familiar with this exciting space. FALL Complete a Degree Evaluation. (Go to Student Tab, link to Degree Evaluation.) Determine the courses you have left to take. Meet with your advisor to insure you are on the right track. Ask about any courses you can take in the study abroad programs. Register for INTD 3750: Advanced Lighting Design, INTD 2800: Graphic Communication in Interior Design II, INTD 3800: Interior Design Studio II and MGMT 2400: Management and Principles Consider entering the IIDA or other design competition in the spring/summer. Talk to your advisor about the process; deadlines for this important professional opportunity will be during your junior or senior year. Continue to earn a strong GPA for consideration into KON. Explore opportunities to conduct collaborative research and teaching assistantships. Discuss opportunities with faculty within the department. Share your interests with them and inquire about the Assistantship Mentoring Program (AMP) or the Collaborative Research Program. Explore options and plan now. Attend the Annual Career Opportunities Fair. Practice your interviewing skills for internships and employment opportunities. Attend the IIDA Minicon in August to hone your knowledge and build your network of professional contacts in the local community of Interior Design practitioners Start to discuss your areas of interest with your advisor if graduate school is in your plans. Use the graduate school resources in the library or on the website. Attend the Graduate School Fair in October. Start the application process early consider the application process like taking a course! Become a student member of one of the professional organizations in your field. See in this publication a complete list of possible organizations to consider. Leadership and Student Employment Serve as an officer in the club or organization of which you are a member. Continue to develop strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Develop your professional voice: attend networking and organizational meetings in which you interact with professionals in the field. As you engage in class debates, learn how to effectively assert your opinion both in writing and speaking. Appreciate the skills you learn from peer reviews in your coursework. Expand your leadership skills by taking a leadership role in the Student Senate, the LEAD Team, Students Who Are Parents (SWAP), or St. Kate s Activities Team (SKAT), Serve as a Student Center Building Manager, an Orientation Leader, or in other campus employment opportunities. Volunteer to serve on a committee in ASID, IIDA or other Interior Design professional organizations. Use your St. Kate s Involvement Planner to help manage your time and involvements. Study Abroad Opportunities for Interior Design Majors Employers look for the skills, abilities and qualities that result from international experience: cooperative problem-solving, tolerance for ambiguity, respect for diversity, open-mindedness, self-reliance, and adaptability. Find out the best time for Interior Design majors to study abroad by visiting with staff in Global Studies as well as your faculty advisor. Find out what courses in the Core Curriculum can be satisfied abroad including Fine Arts, History and Literature. Start planning early for best results. January-term options for elective or liberal arts requirements are available anytime. Specific programs for Interior Design majors: Danish Institute for Architecture, Design and Fine Arts (Denmark) Sheffield Hallam (Britain) Meet with staff in Global Studies early in your academic planning for best options. Your advisor, the department chair and Global Studies staff have information on the best study abroad programs that will enable you to complete major courses and stay on track for graduation. Attend the Study Abroad Fair in February. Application deadline for spring semester is October 1; for summer, fall or year, March 1. J-term priority application deadline is mid-april. Scholarship and Excellence Lead and Influence Engagement Liberal Arts and Your Major Social Justice and

6 SPRING Register for INTD 4000: Interior Design Studio III, INTD 3850: Interior Design Construction & Fabrication as well as any liberal arts courses you have left to take. Print out a Degree Evaluation and discuss it with your advisor. Plan for your Global Search for Justice course; study and reflect on social justice issues. Consider choosing a section that offers an off-campus learning component such as service learning or study abroad. Complete and submit the Declaration of Intent to Graduate form by May 15 if you will graduate in December of the next academic year. Go to KateWay, My Education tab. Finalize a draft of your résumé with a career counselor and your advisor. Consider a second internship during the summer. Talk to your advisor and Internship Director about opportunities that will help strengthen your overall academic accomplishments. Social Justice and Spiritual Development Focus on important issues by including a Justice Learning and Outreach Trip during January or March. Be a voice for justice and peace by participating in a CSJ working group or through service as a VIA leader. Leadership Development Serve as an officer of a club or organization to which you belong. Review the skills necessary to be successful within the profession and look for opportunities that will enable you to develop and strengthen these skills. Strive to become your best consider these academic, scholarly opportunities to build your resume and overall St. Catherine experience. Antonian Scholars Honors Program will challenge you academically. Discuss criteria with your academic advisor. The Antonian Scholars Honors Program offers students of superior ability and motivation an opportunity to study and work with peers and with faculty mentors in a specially designed program of the liberal arts. It is comprised of interdisciplinary honors seminars or a combination of at least two seminars and pre-approved equivalents, and an independent research study conducted during the senior year. Contact your advisor for more information or see the Antonian Scholars Honors website. (Obtain a copy of the St. Catherine Experience Honors Program guide available on-line). ACTC Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights the ways ACTC students contribute to the vibrant Twin Cities community through direct study, applied research, community work, and original artwork or writing. Present your research at this annual event held each spring at one of the ACTC institutions. Theme/topics change every year. Visit actc-mn.org for more information. National Conference on Undergraduate Research provides opportunities to present research that you have conducted in collaboration with a faculty member at this annual spring event. Ask your academic advisor about ways for you to participate. Post Graduate National Fellowships and Scholarships are available to students seeking post-graduate fellowships and scholarships, including Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, and Rotary. Students can receive expert advice through a mentoring program also receive funding to prepare materials for submission and interviews. The application process for these prestigious programs takes thoughtful planning and mentoring from faculty. PLAN AHEAD. Contact: Dr. Alan Silva, Assistant Vice President & Dean of School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences office, x6500. Notes Spiritual Development Meaningful Mentoring Diversity and Global Perspectives Preparing for the Future

7 Suggestions for making connections to your profession and to your life after graduation. YEAR 4 Bridges FALL Register for INTD 4700: Research Based Praxis. In this course, you will define the design problem and conduct research for your spring semester Capstone course. Other courses to register for include liberal arts core courses. Complete a Degree Evaluation (KateWay, Student tab). Make sure you are on target for completing all of your requirements for graduation. Consider entering a design competition through ASID, IIDA, or another Interior Design Professional organization at a professional conference. Talk to your advisor about the process and deadlines for this important professional opportunity. Talk to your advisor about the possibility of conducting a Collaborative Research project with a faculty member within your department. Explore options and plan now. Complete and submit the Declaration of Intent to Graduate form by November 30 if you will graduate in May. Go to KateWay, My Education tab. Meet with your academic advisor to prepare for graduation by reviewing the Degree Evaluation and the Academic Catalog. Make adjustments as necessary. Continue to add artifacts to your portfolio that support and provide evidence of your professional skills. Consider developing an electronic version. Visit coroflot.com or efoliominnesota.com. Questions? Contact Career Development. Use your Senior Planner to help successfully plan this year. Attend the Twin Cities Graduate School Fair if graduate school is in your immediate plans. Make sure you are aware of deadlines and application procedures if you plan to attend graduate or professional school. Make an appointment to meet individually with a career counselor; practice interviewing skills, have drafts of cover letters and make sure your résumé is up to date. Social Justice and Spiritual Development Join in ministry at Mass or the ecumenical service. Help create a senior retreat. Meet with a spiritual mentor to sort out what s next? Participate in a January or spring break Justice Learning and Outreach trip. This is your last chance to participate or assist in designing one! Leadership Development Mentor other students for leadership roles within the department and in student organizations to which you belong. Serve as an officer of a club or other organizations. Become a student member of a professional organization if you have not done so yet. Attend any local events to network and build your professional contacts. Consider post-graduate service to further live out St. Kate s commitment to social justice. Learn about these opportunities in Community Work and Learning. Attend the Money Management workshops on budgeting, identify theft, repaying your loans, etc. Develop sound money skills for life after graduation. Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) Honor Society Kappa Omicron Nu is a national honor society in the human sciences. The mission of the organization is to develop empowered leaders who use an integrative approach to enhance quality of living through excellence in scholarship, leadership, and research. Kappa Omicron Nu values recognition, reward, advancement, and strong affiliation networks. These ends enhance the ability to the organization and chapters to prepare scholars and researchers as leaders for the 21 st century. Criteria to be considered: An undergraduate student shall be eligible to be a collegiate member of a chapter if the individual: Has declared a major in family and consumer sciences or one of the specializations in the human sciences. Has completed 45 semester hours or equivalent Rank in the top 25% of their class A transfer student shall become eligible for membership after the completion of one semester and after meeting eligibility requirements. A review of the individual s cumulative record of scholarship, leadership, and character must be made. Once students are admitted to the Apparel, Merchandizing and Design Department, students meeting the above qualifications are invited by the faculty to become members of Kappa Omicron Nu and to participate in the initiation ceremony in the spring term of their sophomore year. Scholarship and Excellence Lead and Influence Engagement Liberal Arts and Your Major Social Justice and

8 SPRING Register for INTD 4860: Interior Design Senior Capstone and CORE 3990: Global Search for Justice. Confirm completion of graduation requirements with your advisor. Review the contents of your professional portfolio with your advisor. Identify faculty and staff on campus who could serve as references for your job search. Develop appropriate time lines to meet application deadlines. Attend the events and workshops in the From Backpack to Briefcase program. This program is designed to help seniors successfully make the transition from the academic environment to the professional work environment. Refine your professional résumé. Meet with a career counselor to learn effective interviewing skills and how to articulate the values and skills of your liberal arts/ professional education. Prepare to assume independent financial responsibility by understanding and planning to repay your student loans. Attend the Money Management speaker series to develop life skills of financial management. Celebrate graduation and all your accomplishments: attend the department s celebration for graduating seniors. As you prepare for graduation, celebrate your connections to the University, including mentoring relationships with faculty and staff, and lifelong friendships with classmates. Become oriented to Alumnae Relations, and learn how to be an active and supportive alumna of the University. Enhance your Interior Design Major: Choose Two (or more!) Study abroad! Take a liberal arts courses in a study abroad program. See highlighted box of Study Abroad opportunities. Assistantship Mentoring Program (AMP) is St. Kate s innovative work-and-learning experience that pairs junior or senior students with faculty or staff mentors to serve as a Research, Teaching or Program Assistant. Students earn $10 per hour. Inquire with department faculty; be mindful of fall and spring deadlines posted on the Daily Update. Apply for the Undergraduate Summer Research Program. Work side-by-side with a faculty member on original research and earn a generous stipend. These are great opportunities to include on your résumé and/or experience for graduate school. Year-long and summer opportunities are available. Inquire with any of the Interior Design faculty. Present/submit a paper for one of the University scholarships or monetary awards including the annual Awards for Research and Creative Work (through the Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women), Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Student for Excellence Awards in Creative & Scholarly Writing and the O Leary McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Undergraduate Writing. For more information on these three awards, go to Writing Intensive Program (WIP) homepage on KateWay, stkate.edu/wip and see student rsesources. Conduct an additional internship. See highlighted box of information about the Internship program and possibilities. Skills Developed by Interior Designers In this program, students will learn to Communicate clearly with diverse clients, vendors, and contractors. Students are trained to develop a sense of professionalism. Students will hone listening skills and the ability to articulate client needs. Students will develop the critical abilities needed to articulate design solutions grounded in peer reviewed research and focused on the needs of clients and users. Use evidence-based design, leveraging existing research and developing new peer-reviewed research that informs design decision-making. Students will learn about the current issues in the field and will be expected to be up-to-date on trends in residential design, hospitality design, corporate design and healthcare design, and a range of other project types. Use design software including AutoCAD and Revit. Effectively lead and manage a design scenario from inception to completion using ethical decision-making models to ensure the life, health, safety and welfare to users. Students will develop as excellent team members as well as leaders, engaging all points of view for best outcome that serves the client. Be knowledgeable of textiles (floor-coverings, upholstery, draperies), paints, wall coverings, and all materials used in interior construction, applying sustainable criteria to their selection. Students will be aware of building codes and construction regulations. Use strong sense of color, furniture and aesthetics. Utilize excellent space-planning and organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking Spiritual Development Meaningful Mentoring Diversity and Global Perspectives Preparing for the Future