{"id":83606,"date":"2023-06-22T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T20:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=83606"},"modified":"2025-03-29T20:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T03:56:10","slug":"capacities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/","title":{"rendered":"General Education Capacities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ntzcis6-b1e526f322193f4c0f68780c469a37f7\">\n.avia-section.av-ntzcis6-b1e526f322193f4c0f68780c469a37f7{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/07\/SOU-University-Studies-General-Education-Southern-Oregon-University.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU UGS Seminars Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section 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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf0mznr-06628ce4ad29235736d259133fb56c86 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ljf0mznr-06628ce4ad29235736d259133fb56c86 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>General Education<\/p>\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Capacities<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-mwv1uqe-6acc82cd45b06f8c584c06ddf55d7c1d alternate_color  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  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class='av-special-heading av-ljf0oom6-499a579d21a270d46233060a842d60d2 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">What are the essential human capacities for the future?<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljf0pss2-e150d1641f245dbb074c2cf3f83bfc81\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ljf0pss2-e150d1641f245dbb074c2cf3f83bfc81 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljf0pss2-e150d1641f245dbb074c2cf3f83bfc81 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\">Answers to this question take many forms, but all speak clearly to the same underlying values. 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The capacity for Purposeful Learning builds perspective and enhances self-knowledge. Purposeful Learning promotes meaningful self-reflection that enables learners to adapt flexibly to changes, explore personal and professional options, productively pursue new opportunities, leverage skills to progress toward goals, and continuously learn and improve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-g5dlfva-c0a7f430d3a47c5e2f1a93ae37de6b99-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/purposeful-learning-capacity\/'  class='avia-button av-g5dlfva-c0a7f430d3a47c5e2f1a93ae37de6b99 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE PURPOSEFUL LEARNING CAPACITY\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE PURPOSEFUL LEARNING CAPACITY<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/communication-expression\/\" class='avia_image '  ><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Communication-and-Expression-Capacity-Learn-More.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Communication-and-Expression-Capacity-Learn-More-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Communication-and-Expression-Capacity-Learn-More-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Communication-and-Expression-Capacity-Learn-More-768x432.webp 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avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljf1wddy-bdf635adaaf2670646a49b88b31405c8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ljf1wddy-bdf635adaaf2670646a49b88b31405c8{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ljf1wddy-bdf635adaaf2670646a49b88b31405c8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf1wddy-bdf635adaaf2670646a49b88b31405c8 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ljf1wddy-bdf635adaaf2670646a49b88b31405c8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf1wddy-bdf635adaaf2670646a49b88b31405c8 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all 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proactively. Understanding how information is shared, particularly how Communication and Expression function in the information age, is critical to the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ljf1xi9v-b1ad6123f7274f3524550e56f1994b2c-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/communication-expression\/'  class='avia-button av-ljf1xi9v-b1ad6123f7274f3524550e56f1994b2c av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE COMMUNICATION &amp; EXPRESSION\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE COMMUNICATION &amp; EXPRESSION<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3azj1ee-50a513eaf33e84e77c08cf64106bfecf\">\n.flex_column.av-3azj1ee-50a513eaf33e84e77c08cf64106bfecf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 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class=\"wp-image-83890 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-83890 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"SOU General Education Inquiry and Analysis Capacity Learn More\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2vhhg3a-66a4d00a3e9ddd468fc1d611eef08330\">\n.flex_column.av-2vhhg3a-66a4d00a3e9ddd468fc1d611eef08330{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2vhhg3a-66a4d00a3e9ddd468fc1d611eef08330 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljf24qw4-130849cff6a0d2d07f8904f991a6bea5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ljf24qw4-130849cff6a0d2d07f8904f991a6bea5{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody 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itemprop=\"headline\"  >Inquiry and Analysis<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljf266ig-4490ca8ce4fa3d95a08549b8dd68797a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The capacity for Inquiry and Analysis is the bedrock of all knowledge and discovery. Inquiry and Analysis prepare learners to ask meaningful questions, apply research methods to those questions, analyze and evaluate data, synthesize information, formulate conclusions, and discover answers for themselves and others. This capacity leads to deeper understanding and ethical decision-making based on solid evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ljf25ciz-bd822fcee0d98c36ac21b6fea5021be0-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/inquiry-analysis\/'  class='avia-button av-ljf25ciz-bd822fcee0d98c36ac21b6fea5021be0 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE INQUIRY &amp; ANALYSIS\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE INQUIRY &amp; ANALYSIS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fcmra-d8eb322f9cbd488f45433a7512b3fa34\">\n.flex_column.av-fcmra-d8eb322f9cbd488f45433a7512b3fa34{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-fcmra-d8eb322f9cbd488f45433a7512b3fa34 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><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/Creativity-and-Innovation-SOU-General-Education-Capacities-Learn-More.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/Creativity-and-Innovation-SOU-General-Education-Capacities-Learn-More-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/Creativity-and-Innovation-SOU-General-Education-Capacities-Learn-More-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/Creativity-and-Innovation-SOU-General-Education-Capacities-Learn-More-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/Creativity-and-Innovation-SOU-General-Education-Capacities-Learn-More-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img 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.av-special-heading.av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ljf1ycru-d13ab24e4794719ede64c2db0fe5ad6f av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Creativity and Innovation<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljf1zp9c-0dec1e93982ea5ecb967bee1bcda69b2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The capacity for Creativity and Innovation contributes to discovering, planning, and implementing original and valuable approaches to complex problems. Creativity and Innovation foster the deep curiosity and ambition needed for bold, confident action. The capacity for Creativity and Innovation is about self-starting, leading, motivating, and managing creative ideas and solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ljf1yxr4-39b1ee9e9df20bb47757367d0a48e581-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/creativity-innovation\/'  class='avia-button av-ljf1yxr4-39b1ee9e9df20bb47757367d0a48e581 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE CREATIVITY &amp; INNOVATION\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE CREATIVITY &amp; INNOVATION<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2hkw6nq-25f818f7b37255c905bf8c38eee56050\">\n.flex_column.av-2hkw6nq-25f818f7b37255c905bf8c38eee56050{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  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.av-special-heading.av-ljf26fxt-7cfdb5917cb6cfd84f6c6a8972719764 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf26fxt-7cfdb5917cb6cfd84f6c6a8972719764 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ljf26fxt-7cfdb5917cb6cfd84f6c6a8972719764 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf26fxt-7cfdb5917cb6cfd84f6c6a8972719764 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf26fxt-7cfdb5917cb6cfd84f6c6a8972719764 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ljf26fxt-7cfdb5917cb6cfd84f6c6a8972719764 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Numerical Literacy<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljf26r0y-383dd80d10889e2524f5e42610c3bfdb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The capacity for Numerical Literacy prepares learners to investigate quantitative questions about our world, apply appropriate mathematical methods of data exploration, and effectively communicate results in various numerical formats. Numerical Literacy is the ability to speak a language crucial to understanding and participating in our complex, data-driven world. Understanding data, facts, figures, and statistics informs opinions, perspectives, and decisions as individuals and members of the larger community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ljf27744-e21d0fbd4f1f0468e05bd94bf4f2681c-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/numerical-literacy\/'  class='avia-button av-ljf27744-e21d0fbd4f1f0468e05bd94bf4f2681c av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE NUMERICAL LITERACY\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE NUMERICAL LITERACY<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1pb3o0m-91de41bbdcc6265afd2e5c54e6f32a20\">\n.flex_column.av-1pb3o0m-91de41bbdcc6265afd2e5c54e6f32a20{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column 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href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/equity-diversity-inclusion\/\" class='avia_image '  ><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Capacity-Learn-More.webp 1200w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Capacity-Learn-More-300x169.webp 300w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Capacity-Learn-More-1030x579.webp 1030w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Capacity-Learn-More-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Capacity-Learn-More-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" 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https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/06\/SOU-General-Education-Equity-Diversity-Inclusion-Capacity-Learn-More-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"wp-image-83896 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-83896 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"SOU General Education Equity Diversity Inclusion Capacity Learn More\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-uhdtkm-29bfb97aeaa88578b6c2d6f84c5ca2bd\">\n.flex_column.av-uhdtkm-29bfb97aeaa88578b6c2d6f84c5ca2bd{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-uhdtkm-29bfb97aeaa88578b6c2d6f84c5ca2bd av_two_third  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ljf28lud-5138951efc598f138f0dfe99eab6fbb5 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-43  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljf296nk-fc43a759aa83f284d5139846cf0ee31f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The capacity for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion* prepares learners to contribute to equitable living outcomes in local and global communities, develop empathy and respect, and strengthen the communication tools needed to be contributing members of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society. This capacity is about working cooperatively and collaboratively with others, valuing our shared humanity and life experiences, and honoring the social awareness that allows us to work well with people from all walks of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ljf2bqqc-11015fdbb5b478566b560537b73d4924-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/general-education\/capacities\/equity-diversity-inclusion\/'  class='avia-button av-ljf2bqqc-11015fdbb5b478566b560537b73d4924 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"SEE EQUITY, DIVERSITY &amp; INCLUSION\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SEE EQUITY, DIVERSITY &amp; INCLUSION<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljf2fh8h-3a23251e9c06b1d4fb731d0beb70e0b4\">\n#top 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