Core Competencies

Every individual needs common knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effective as a person, a worker, a consumer, and a citizen.  Johnston Community College has defined core competencies as listed below.  Graduates of all associate degree and diploma programs are expected to be able to demonstrate these competencies.

Communicate

• Speak and write clearly and effectively
• Read, comprehend, and follow directions
• Listen effectively
• Organize and deliver an oral presentation
• Identify self strengths and needs for improvement as communicator

Think

• Analyze information
• Identify solutions
• Make logical decisions
• Solve problems
• Be creative

Perform

• Interpret numerical data
• Manipulate data logically
• Demonstrate basic computer skills
• Apply occupational technical skills
• Recognize the impact of technology

Value

• Appreciate diversity
• Interact effectively
• Adapt to change
• Demonstrate responsible citizenship
• Express an awareness of historical and global perspective