What is the La Verne Experience Mission?

What is the La Verne Experience Mission? The La Verne Experience (LVE) is the University of La Verne’s signature academic experience. LVE is designed to foster a holistic education and create a sense of belonging to build a community of learners. LVE focuses on integrated learning and theory-to-practice participation, as well as engagement in reflective thinking and analysis of critical social issues. LVE thus empowers students to create transformative change through a pedagogy of equity and social justice, intentional discourse, and community engagement, by working alongside diverse groups and individuals. What is Ethnical Reasoning? Ethical reasoning is a type of critical thinking that uses ethical principles and frameworks. It is a process of identifying ethical issues and weighing multiple perspectives to make informed decisions. Ethical reasoning is not about knowing right from wrong, but being able to think about and respond to a problem fairly, justly and responsibly. What is LVE 200? LVE 200 focuses on career and self-development, as well as ethical reasoning. It extends the curricular experience into the co-curricular. The course provides opportunities and resources for students to seek career information related to academic and career interest. Students are guided through individual and group exercises that assist in identifying needs, values, wants, interest, and abilities. The goal of LVE 200 is to help students develop a strong foundation for major/career decision planning through career inventories, research on careers, and personal reflection. Additionally, students consider how ethical reasoning can used to make strong and healthy career and personal choices. Signature Assignment Instructions (3 to 4 pages, double-spaced) Objective: This reflective essay on values and ethical reasoning is designed to encourage deep reflection on your personal values, ethical reasoning, and how these have been influenced and developed through your experiences in the LVE 200/LVUV course. By connecting these reflections to your career development and broader life aspirations, you will gain insights into how your values and ethics shape your professional path and personal sense of a “meaningful, good life.” Introduction to Your Values and Ethics (about half a page): Begin your essay by articulating your core values and ethical principles. Briefly note who shaped them, how they were formed, and why they are important to you in both personal and professional contexts. Course Reflections (one to one-and-a half pages): • Activities and Learning: Select 2-3 activities or events from the LVE 200/LVUV course that have helped you understand and articulate your values and ethics. Describe these activities in detail and analyze how they influenced your values. • Challenges and Perspectives: Include at least one activity where you gained insight into someone else’s values and ethical perspectives. Reflect on how these differences contributed to your growth. Personal and Professional Development (one to one-and-a half pages): • Discuss how the reflections on your values and the course experiences have influenced your personal development, career aspirations, and conception of a “meaningful, good life.” • Consider how your values and ethical reasoning will play a role in future decision-making processes in challenges specific to your career and/or broader life decisions. Conclusion (half a page): Summarize your key learnings about values and ethical reasoning from the course. Reflect on how you can continue to develop these insights as you advance in your career and personal life. Grading Rubric Ethical Self-Awareness (20 Points): • Demonstrates deep understanding of own values and ethics (0-10 points) • Reflects on the origins and development of personal values and ethics (0-10 points) Understanding and Application of Ethical Reasoning (30 Points): • Analyzes course activities that influenced values and ethical reasoning (0-15 points) • Discusses exposure to different ethical perspectives (0-15 points) Personal and Professional Development (30 Points): • Connects reflections to personal development and career aspirations (0-15 points) • Articulates how values and ethical reasoning will influence future decisions (0-15 points) Reflection and Critical Thinking (20 Points): • Provides a comprehensive summary of learnings about values and ethical reasoning (0-10 points) • Demonstrates insight into continuing development of personal values and ethics (0-10 points)

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