A primary purpose of Antioch’s Undergraduate education is the encouragement of self-actualization through holistic personal development. Taking personal responsibility for one’s own learning and development through a process of assessment, reflection, and action, changes how a person makes meaning of the world and how one impacts others. Adult learning and personal development are interrelated experiences.

Learning promotes development, while development encourages further learning.

Indicators:

• Is aware of the personal and societal influences upon one’s self and others, including cognitive, emotional, spiritual, socio-economic and environmental.
• Sees problems in terms of challenges and situations requiring solutions, rather than as personal complaints or excuses.
• Can identify and articulate a moral and ethical personal philosophy.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for one’s beliefs and actions.
• Demonstrates consistency of thoughts, words and actions.
• Has the ability to review and evaluate experiences through meaningful self-reflection.
• Has the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and life transitions.