About The Ideal Graduate
Understanding the Model
Do.
- Students participate in a wide variety of meaningful experiences, including undergraduate research, leadership roles, internships, community involvement, group projects, case studies and so much more.
- The ‘Do’ step of this model represents the actual experiences in which our students are participating.
Reflect.
- Through meaningful reflection, students are processing their experience and recognizing the value they gained from it.
- Further, this reflection allows them to articulate the skills they developed and the personal or professional growth that it fostered in them. Through these observations, students recognize how the experience prepares them to successfully navigate future opportunities.
Apply.
- The final step of the experiential learning model encourages students to connect their experience and the development it brought them to the larger world and allows them to apply their new knowledge and skills in a broader way.
We Are Land-Grant
Land-grant universities play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape by embodying a unique set of values and commitments that resonate deeply with the societal needs of their respective communities. Oklahoma State University, as a land-grant institution, upholds the core principles of accessibility, innovation and service, grounding its mission in addressing real-world challenges and fostering the development of well-rounded individuals equipped to make meaningful contributions to society and their community. The connection between land-grant values and the ideal graduate competencies at OSU is profound, as these competencies, including professional preparedness, engaged citizenship, ethical leadership and personal responsibility, are deeply rooted in the university's commitment to serving its diverse student body and the world. Ultimately, the alignment between land-grant values and the ideal graduate competencies at OSU serves as a driving force for positive change, ensuring that the university remains a catalyst for innovation, social progress and economic development in Oklahoma and beyond.