| Top 10 Learning Outcomes Desired by Employers Report by Hart Research Associates April 10, 2013 |
% wanting greater emphasis |
| 1. Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills |
82 |
| 2. Analyze and solve complex problems |
81 |
| 3. Effectively communicate orally |
80 |
| 4. Effectively communicate in writing |
80 |
| 5. Apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings |
78 |
| 6. Locate, organize, and evaluate information from multiple sources |
72 |
| 7. Innovate and be creative |
71 |
| 8. Teamwork skills: collaborate with others in diverse group settings |
67 |
| 9. Connect choices and actions to ethical decisions |
64 |
| 10. Knowledge about science & technology |
56 |
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