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USD’s Model: A College Experience Built on Character, Competency, and Citizenship

James T. Harris III, President of the University of San Diego, says college isn’t just about academics—it’s about developing “character, competency, and citizenship.”

Those values used to define higher ed. Today, they’re often missing.

At USD, students don’t rush into a major. They’re given room to reflect, explore, and make good decisions.

“Employers want critical thinkers. People with ethical grounding. People who can work in diverse groups.”

You don’t have to be Catholic to benefit. But you do need rigor and reflection—two things too many schools have abandoned.