Panther Edge

UWM students graduate prepared to enter the workforce equipped with The Panther Edge

These nine core competencies ensure that graduating students have the essential skills, knowledge, and resources to help them succeed in their careers, communities, and the global workforce. By meeting these standards, UWM graduates are ready to make a lasting impact, demonstrating the qualities that employers value in today’s competitive job market.

Below are the learning outcomes and three sub-categories for each competency.

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Critical Thinking

Analyze and evaluate information to navigate complex situations, address challenges, and identify possible outcomes.
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Situational Analysis
Decision Making
Problem Solving

Communication

Use appropriate methods to communicate effectively with transparency and empathy in a variety of settings.
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Non-Verbal Communication
Verbal Communication
Written Communication

Collaboration

Contribute to personal and professional environments through respectful cooperation and conflict management.
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Interpersonal Skills
Cooperation
Conflict Management

Equity and Inclusion

Practice cultural competency and advocacy to ensure people feel valued, respected, and understood in diverse contexts.
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Explore Diverse Contexts
Cultural Competency
Advocacy

Professionalism

Ethically adapt within a range of environments to be a successful and authentic version of themselves.

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Ethical Conduct
Authenticity
Adaptability

Community Engagement

Actively interact with the community to recognize opportunities for development and create meaningful progress.
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Civic Interaction
Coalition Building
Impact Assessment

Tech Savviness

Responsibly embrace established and emerging technologies.

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Responsible Use
Digitial Literacy
Integrating Technologies

Leadership

Promote positive development as a role model by facilitating teamwork and taking accountability.

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Motivation of Others
Group Facilitation
Accountability

Self-Reflective Lifelong Learning

Examine personal experiences to identify strengths, tackle areas of opportunity, achieve goals, and cultivate curiosity.
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Self-Examination
Goal Setting
Continuous Curiosity