A Caring Approach to Education
- Rochelle Daniel
- Apr 18, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28, 2021
What makes an education at Gonzaga University (GU) special? The answer is simple: Gonzaga's caring demeanor and focus on whole-person education makes the institution stand out above the rest. The school demonstrates care through their services, which are intended to support all aspects of students' academic, professional, and personal journeys. In addition to quality services, Gonzaga's professors and students help to support one another by forming meaningful connections.
Gonzaga prioritizes the health and well-being of students and encourages them to reach their full potentials. By helping to connect students with others and demonstrating care for them, Gonzaga University helps to maximize the odds of student success.
Are you interested in learning more? Click on the GU's Health & Well-being Site image or visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/health-well-being to find out how Gonzaga demonstrates care for students.
One specific example of how GU provides a caring approach to education is the concept of "cura personalis," which is embedded within students' educations at Gonzaga. According to Gonzaga's website, “'Cura personalis'” means care for the whole person" (Empowering Students to be Their Best Selves section). The whole-person focus is a central theme of a Gonzaga education.
Professors take time to ensure students are supported in all aspects of their lives. Further, students are encouraged to reach out for support when they need it. In fact, Gonzaga University has a dedicated Center for Cura Personalis! Please watch the provided video to learn about the Center for Cura Personalis or visit their website: https://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/health-well-being/center-for-cura-personalis.
Overall, I believe there are four key qualities of a GU education: support, flexibility, friendship, and success. Each of these characteristics are representative of Gonzaga's care for students.
There are several layers of support provided with a GU education, including support services like the Center for Cura Personalis, professor/advisor assistance, and peer support. Together, these layers of assistance help students to feel included, cared for, and prepared for success.
Gonzaga also understands the needs of busy students, who are often juggling work, extracurricular activities, and personal engagements in addition to their academic workloads. The GU education is flexible. The curriculum is provided in several modalities, allowing students to choose what classes work best for them.
The structure of courses at Gonzaga encourages also interactions between students. Activities like discussions and group projects encourage collaboration and respectful communication. From these types of interactions, students can form life-long friendships with their peers.
Ultimately, each of these qualities leads students to success. Student success is a priority at Gonzaga. Gonzaga provides individualized educations to support the personal and professional goals of all students.
Do you want to experience a caring approach to education? Are you ready to find your success with Gonzaga University? Visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/admission to get started on your journey today!
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