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Be a leader
Be a visionary, have courage to have an ambitious vision that is outside the box, and lead with conviction
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Focus on developing an authentic male identity
Many of the knowledge, skills & character strengths being identified here are excellent goals – but they are attributes that could be taught (and learned) in many places. Crescent should not miss the opportunity to do the one thing other institutions cannot: developing leaders with strong, secure male identities. We should instill an authentic, healthy sense of what it has always meant to be a man, alongside a respect for others in a diverse society. Do not allow the future man to be lost in this increasingly androgynous world.
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Values & Principals.
Obtaining a set of values that you believe in and choose to live by. Aligns I guess to character.
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Critical thinking
The ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe based on the information at hand. In a world of information overload, being able to sift through data, determine what is and is not pertinent and draw one's own conclusions is a critically important skill.
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Discipline
Discipline is a critical factor in success. It is the attribute necessary to achieve excellence in any pursuit, art, music, academics or athletics. The ability to focus on what is needed rather than what is wanted is the critical ingredient to identifying and achieving goals. Without discipline, even raw talent is not as helpful. Theodore Roosevelt said "With great self-discipline, anything is possible."
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Responsibility
As they recognize and develop their knowledge, skills and natural gifts, I would like the boys to become men who understand responsibilities - to their future families, friends, communities, nation and the whole world. "To whom much has been given, much is expected."
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The ability to inquire.
We are preparing students for many jobs/career that do not currently exist. It is our responsibility to foster our student's ability to ask deep questions and inquire about the answers to these questions. When we inquire, we develop critical thinking skills that are essential to any student's future.
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Being well-rounded
In education especially, but all facets of life. Students need to be learning about a wide variety of fields (history, business, the arts, etc.) to gain perspective and broaden their knowledge and horizons.
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Understanding and Respecting Others
A Crescent graduate will achieve the best sense of purpose and fulfilment in life by understanding others. Learning to question, listen, and avoid defaulting to consensus views, will develop this quality thereby creating respect and building confidence in each person.
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Inventive thinking, engaged in purposeful, significant, and entrepreneurial endeavours
Inventive thinking, engaged in purposeful, significant, and entrepreneurial endeavours.
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Financial Literacy
Crescent Grads need the skills and knowledge to be able to make financially responsible decisions for themselves and their families.
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A Crescent Grad should be creative. Creativity cannot be taught, it must be fostered and Crescent should be a place that does this.
A Crescent Grad should be creative. Creativity cannot be taught, it must be fostered and Crescent should be a place that does this.
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Entrepreneurship Skills
Technology is rapidly changing the world around us. Innovative, creative new business ideas will present real opportunities for Crescent Grads to improve the world.
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Humility and Modesty
In the culture of Crescent it is easy to be carried away with success or pride. The attainment of this is inevitable for Crescent graduates and something to be proud of, however it should be taken in stride, in such a way that is courteous and not over-imposing. Crescent graduates should be proud of the opportunity they have been given and conscientious of the fact that not all other came from the same backgrounds.
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Character
The goal being to graduate respectful, responsible, caring, honest, hard-working gentleman with good character.
41 votes