Welcome!

When prospective faculty are interviewed at Duquesne, we engage them in a conversation about the University’s commitment to serve students through implementation of the teacher/scholar model.  This conversation conveys to them the centrality of both excellent teaching and an active research agenda in the academic mission of Duquesne.

We share with them as well, what we call The Dimensions of a Duquesne University Education.  They are:

Understanding and Knowledge

• Understand the nature of the human experience through the lens of liberal arts, creative arts, and sciences
• Know essential ideas, skills, and methodologies required by specific disciplines

Intellectual Inquiry and Communication

• Demonstrate effective research and communication skills
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Exhibit dedication to continuous growth and to excellence

Ethical, Moral, and Spiritual Development

• Recognize the importance of faith and spiritual values
• Apply ethical, moral and spiritual principles in making decisions and interacting with others
• Practice honesty and integrity in personal, academic, and professional domains
• Respect the dignity of all persons

Diversity and Global Mindedness

• Demonstrate appreciation of diverse cultures, religions, and persons
• Learn from diverse school of thought and be open to new ideas and perspectives
• Appreciate the importance of community in local and global contexts
• Recognize the individual’s potential to effect change in organizations, environments, and society at large

Leadership and Service

• Demonstrate the academic and professional expertise needed to be leaders
• Understand the moral and ethical framework necessary to be a just leader
• Exhibit leadership and teamwork skills
• Promote social justice
• Demonstrate a spirit of service, social responsibility, and personal sense of stewardship for the community

I know of no better way to introduce and to convey the goals of the academic mission and programs of our university.

 

 

-- Ralph Pearson

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs