The GCU Academic Catalog lists the university’s General Education (GE) Competencies. Note: While the General Education Competencies support the GCU Mission competencies, they are not the same competencies. (The GE Competencies are listed in the box to the right.) Review Ch. 2 of the University Success Guide to locate and describe the five GE Competencies in your own words. (Minimum 100 words total) University Foundations GCU is a product of exceptional diversity of traditions and denominations that have grown out of the roots of biblical Christianity. GCU gives students who successfully show academic strengths and skills along with great leadership qualities the experience to further their growth. Effective Communication The results of learning effective communication skills are easily understood, and well-articulated literature composed by said students. Clarity of thought and the ability to present ideas logically and coherently. Christian Worldview Students will be able to develop student’s critical thinking skills centered on the concept of worldview. Also, students will be able to correctly explain and elaborate upon theological heritage and information based off their past learning in the required course of Christian Worldview. Critical Thinking Critical thinking will give the students power to master clarity and logic in thought by asking questions and pursuing knowledge to avoid delusion and blind acceptance of ideas. Even more, it will provide students with tools backed by confidence that will help them learn to effectively work through problems and situations in which they need to articulate correctly. Global Awareness, Perspectives and Ethics The completion of GAPE will leave students with a confident understanding of what it means to have respect and knowledge of more than their single-story narrative that they live day to day. The box to the right lists some personal situations you may encounter as a student at GCU. For each situation, list the individual steps you would take, and anyone you may need to contact in order to resolve each one.
(Minimum 50 words total) Failing a class: If unfortunately, in case I were in that situation, I would start a private contact with my professor to see what I can do the best to correct my mistake to avoid failing my class. I also will contact my student services counselor to seek their bit of advice and help to succeed. Missed an assignment/exam due date: I would reach out to my professor immediately and explain the reason or situation which resulted in me doing so. I will deeply apologize to the professor and ask or beg him for an extension time period to submit my assignment if possible. Feeling nervous or overwhelmed: When I feel nervous or overwhelmed, I would contact my pastor and mentor to be biblically pointed to the best source of healing and get some ideas of what it will be like to begin to calm down. I also would seek counseling from the GUC student’s services counselor. Scheduled for the wrong course/class: If I were to be scheduled for the wrong course/class which I will inform my professor of this course/class to let him know of the mistake and I also would contact my Student Services Counselor to work on my issue and try to fix that mistake as soon as possible. Cannot log into the digital classroom or to the GCU Library: If I were to be unable to log into the digital classroom or the GCU library, I would contact the Technical Support Services Team immediately to resolve the issue.