The mission of the Department
of Family, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Queens College, CUNY, is to
prepare individuals: to assume leadership roles in family and consumer
sciences, nutrition and exercise sciences, and in teacher education in
family and consumer sciences and physical education; to create new knowledge
through research and in-depth study of the respective disciplines; and
to apply current knowledge to enhance the health and well being of individuals,
families and communities in an increasingly global society.
In an effort to provide educational
experiences in family and consumer sciences, foods, nutrition and dietetics,
nutrition and exercise sciences, textiles and apparel, and teacher education
in family and consumer sciences and physical education that demand a high
level of academic excellence and scholarly achievement built on a foundation
of liberal arts and sciences, the Department’s mission is more fully
expressed in the following departmental goals:
A.
Development of Knowledge of Current and Emerging Concepts
1. |
Develop
individuals who have knowledge of major theories and theorists as
well as existing and emerging concepts in the respective disciplines. |
2. |
Develop individuals who
have knowledge of the technical content elements and the major methods
of the respective disciplines. |
B.
Development of Critical Thinking
1. |
Develop individuals who are reflective, and demonstrate critical thinking
and problem solving abilities in a self-directed approach to the pursuit
of lifelong education in the respective disciplines. |
C.
Development of Effective Communication Skills
1. |
Develop individuals who are able to demonstrate effective oral and
written communication in the delivery of information in the respective
disciplines. |
2. |
Develop individuals who
can successfully utilize a broad array of current and advanced technologies
and media services to improve the effectiveness of communication of
information. |
D.
Development of Cultural Competence
1. |
Develop
individuals who recognize, respect and are sensitive to persons of
all ages and lifestyle preferences from diverse cultural, racial,
ethnic, socioeconomic, educational and professional backgrounds in
the adaptation and delivery of professional services. |
E.
Development of Research Competence
1. |
Develop
individuals who are prepared to gather, interpret, critique, and assess
the research literature in order to evaluate complex problems and
issues in the respective disciplines. |
2. |
Develop individuals who
are prepared for advanced study, research and scholarly activities
in the respective disciplines. |
F.
Development of Professional Competence
1. |
Develop
individuals who can function safely and effectively while adhering
to professional values and standards of practice in the respective
disciplines. |
2. |
Develop individuals who
are able to demonstrate collaboration and teamwork, positive attitudes
towards work, professional demeanor and leadership skills. |
3. |
Develop individuals to
become active members of professional organizations who will be committed
to professional development. |
4. |
Develop individuals who
recognize the importance of utilizing the interrelationships of the
various disciplines in the enhancement of the well being of individuals,
families and communities. |
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