Mānoa Institutional Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Students

Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs) encompass the UH Mānoa undergraduate experience as a whole—academic and co-curricular. It is through the combined efforts of faculty, students, staff, and administrators that students achieve the ILOs.

1. Know—Breadth and Depth of Knowledge 
   Students develop their understanding of the world with emphasis on Hawaiʻi, Asia, and the Pacific by integrating:
   1. General education knowledge (arts and humanities, biological sciences, languages, physical sciences, social sciences, technology);
   2. Specialized study in an academic field; and
   3. Understanding of Hawaiian culture and history.
2. Do—Intellectual and Practical Skills 
   Students improve their abilities to:
   4. Think critically and creatively;
   5. Conduct research; and
   6. Communicate and report.
3. Value—Personal and Social Responsibility 
   Students demonstrate excellence, integrity, and engagement through:
   7. Continuous learning and personal growth;
   8. Respect for people and cultures, in particular Hawaiian culture;
   9. Stewardship of the natural environment; and
   10. Civic participation in their communities.