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 Kaskaskia College students become more employable by participating
in our Work Ethics Program. Business and industry leaders
have identified essential work traits that colleges should teach
and students should practice in order to develop a viable, effective
workforce. KC has incorporated the following 10 traits that
form the core of our Work Ethics curriculum:
- Attendance
Attends class, arrives/leaves on time,
notifies the instructor in advance of planned absences, and
makes up assignments punctually.
- Character
Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness,
reliability, dependability, initiative, self-discipline, and
self-responsibility.
- Teamwork
Is a team worker, is cooperative, is
assertive, displays a customer service attitude, seeks opportunities
for continuous learning, and displays mannerly behavior.
- Appearance
Displays appropriate dress, grooming,
hygiene, and etiquette.
- Attitude
Demonstrates a positive attitude, appears
self-confident, and has realistic expectations of self.
- Productivity
Follows safety practices, conserves
materials, keeps work area neat and clean, follows directions,
and procedures.
- Organizational Skills
Manifests skill in personal
management, time management, prioritizing, flexibility, stress
management, and dealing with change.
- Communication
Displays appropriate nonverbal
and verbal skills.
- Cooperation
Displays leadership, appropriately
handles criticism and complaints, demonstrates problem-solving
capability, maintains appropriate relationships with supervisors
and peers, and follows chain of command.
- Respect
Respects the rights of others, deals
appropriately with cultural/racial diversity, and does not engage
in harassment of any kind.
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