An ICEL graduate should be
Open to growth and, therefore, should be:
1. A visionary leader who articulates clearly the school's philosophy and mission to the various publics;
2. An educational leader who is cognizant of the lifelong process of learning and communicates this to colleagues and students.
Academically and professionally competent and, therefore, should be:
1. A scholar who has demonstrated academic competence in all coursework;
2. A researcher who is knowledgeable of the latest findings in Catholic education and the field of education in general;
3. An educator who is aware of current methodologies and is able to apply them effectively when assessing the local school site;
4. A leader who is economically astute and possesses financial skills.
A religious leader and, therefore, should be:
1. A person who has an understanding of Catholic education as an integral part of the Church's teaching mission;
2. A person of faith who is able to communicate this faith with others;
3. A person whose lifestyle is founded upon Gospel values and who is a role model for students, parents, and faculty;
4. A moral educator and leader.
A community builder and, therefore, should be:
1. An astute and sensitive leader who is able to assess the school climate and to foster a sense of community among all facets of the school;
2. A leader who builds a school's Catholic identity based upon its history, tradition, and rituals;
3. A collaborator who works well with other professionals in the Catholic, private, and public sectors;
4. A leader who stimulates the involvement of students, parents, and faculty in community service as a natural outgrowth of the school's mission;
5. A person of compassion and justice whose decisions respond to the needs of the individual, as well as to the good of the entire community.
Committed to doing justice and, therefore, should be:
1. An educator who integrates faith into culture and life in order to promote justice and service to others;
2. An educator who encourages those within the school community to focus attention on local, national, and global needs;
3. A leader who works to insure the integrity of each individual within the school community.
