The recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
| Level of Achievement: 1 Below Expectations | Level of Achievement: 2 Meets Expectations | Level of Achievement: 3 Exceeds Expectations | |
| Ability to Begin a Task | Requires detailed instructions to complete a task. | Needs some guidance to start a task or project | Needs very little guidance to start a task or project. |
| Ability to Complete a Task | Has trouble completing even the minimum required tasks | Completes required work, occasionally seeks information from outside sources to enhance both classroom learning and quality of submitted assignments | Goes beyond what is required in completing an assignment and brings information from outside sources into assignments. |
| Use of Reference Materials | Cannot use materials outside of what is explained in class | May exhibit difficulty transferring materials and/or concepts from one format to another (different nomenclature). | Is able to understand, interpret, and apply learned materials and concepts in a format different from that taught in class |
| Technical Society Affiliation | Does not show any interest in professional and/or technical societies | Occasionally participates in activities of professional and technical societies available to students | Participates and takes a leadership role in professional and technical societies available to the student body. |