"The complexities of modern life increasingly demand the informed involvement of every citizen. Decisions made in one part of the world have the potential to affect events in another part of the world."
"To think globally, however, is not simply a matter of deciding what is best for everyone, everywhere...We need to find a delicate balance between recognizing our diversity and maintaining an awareness of our common interests as citizens of the world and to engage in the kind of discourse that fosters a truly global perspective."
(2005). Ability-based learning outcomes, p. 43.
Over time the statements describing the Communication ability have evolved and changed. To view the "4-pager" documents of statements of the ability from 1973 to the present, please visit the 8 Abilities Overview page in this guide.
Achieve Understanding of the Relationship of the Individual and the Environment (Green Bible, August 1973)
Understanding of the Environment (1974)
Understanding of Individual/Environment Relationships (1976)
Taking Responsibility for the Environment (1981)
Environmental Responsibility (1984)
Taking Responsibility for the Global Environment (1985)
Taking Responsibility Toward the Global Environment (1989)
Responsibility for the Global Environment (1991)
Global Perspectives (1992)
Developing a Global Perspective (2000)
Leona Truchan Chair, 1973-1981
Margaret Murphy Chair, 1981-1982
Stephen Sharkey Chair, 1982
Judeen Schulte Chair, 1982-1988
Andrea Johnson Chair, 1988-1991
Victoria Thorpe Miller Chair, 1991-1994
Abera Gelan Chair, 1994-1998
Victoria Thorpe Miller Acting Chair, Fall 1998
John Savagian Chair, 1999-2004
Amy Shapiro Acting Chair, Spring 2004
Kris Vasquez Chair, 2004-2011
David Brooker Acting Chair, Fall 2009
Mary Lynn Cogar & Kris Vasquez Co-Chairs, 2011- Spring 2012
Mary Lynn Cogar Chair, Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Mary Lynn Cogar & Christian Young Co-Chairs, Fall 2013-2017
Mary Lynn Cogar Chair, Fall 2017-Spring 2019
Mary Lynn Cogar & David Brooker Co-Chairs, Fall 2019-Spring 2022
Mary Lynn Cogar Chair, Fall 2022-