College of Inquiry
Mission Statement:
The College of Inquiry stands as a beacon of intellectual exploration and societal advancement, driven by the profound belief that the power of the mind holds the key to addressing the myriad challenges facing communities. By cultivating a culture of inquiry and critical thinking, the College empowers its students to transcend conventional boundaries and extract valuable insights from the rich tapestry of human experience. Armed with the tools of reason and analysis, these students embark on a journey of discovery, harnessing the potential of their intellects to chart new territories of understanding and innovation.
At the heart of the College's mission lies a commitment to bridging the gap between theory and practice, theory and reality. This ethos finds expression in the Guild of Inquiry, a dynamic entity comprising the Division of Thought and the Division of Reality. While the Division of Thought delves into the abstract realms of conceptual frameworks and theoretical paradigms, the Division of Reality grapples with the practical manifestations of these ideas, applying empirical methods and real-world interventions to effect meaningful change. Together, these divisions form a symbiotic partnership, leveraging the complementary strengths of theoretical insight and practical application to navigate the complex landscape of community problems and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Academics Covered
The College of Inquiry exists to facilitate solutions to all community problems through tools of the mind. The College of Inquiry empowers students to extract knowledge from the world around them and trains them to reason powerfully, so that new insights can be generated. Community members rely on the College of Inquiry to map the boundaries of what is possible. The Guild of Inquiry is composed of the Division of Thought and the Division of Reality.
Math:
Logical Reasoning: Developing skills in logical thinking, deductive and inductive reasoning, and problem-solving techniques. Quantitative Analysis: Applying mathematical concepts and methods to analyze data, make predictions, and evaluate the feasibility of solutions.
Science:
Inquiry-based Science: Emphasizing the scientific method and experimental inquiry to explore phenomena, generate hypotheses, conduct investigations, and analyze results.
Interdisciplinary Sciences: Integrating knowledge and concepts from various scientific disciplines to address complex problems and explore connections between different fields.
Writing and Reading:
Critical Reading and Analysis: Developing skills in critically analyzing and evaluating written materials, including scholarly articles, research papers, and philosophical texts.
Persuasive Writing: Practicing effective communication through persuasive writing to articulate arguments, present evidence, and convey ideas clearly and convincingly.
Social Studies:
Critical Thinking: Promoting critical thinking skills to evaluate societal
issues, historical events, and cultural contexts related to community problems and their potential solutions.
Ethical Reasoning: Examining ethical considerations and values in decision-making processes, addressing moral dilemmas, and exploring the impact of actions on individuals and society.
Community Engagement: Fostering a sense of social responsibility and community involvement by understanding the historical, cultural, and social dynamics that shape community problems and solutions.
The College of Inquiry includes the Division of Thought and the Division of Reality
Division of Thought Manifesto
Mission Statement:
The Division of Thought exists to cultivate deductive insights into today’s problems. The Division of Thought empowers students and community members to derive and understand new methods of overcoming contemporary challenges, as well as illuminating the ideas discovered by generations prior.
Methods:
The Division of Thought empowers community members to generate insights by reducing problems to their core. The Division of Thought uses trans-disciplinary reasoning to generate new solutions from old ones as well as from the problem itself.
Division of Reality Manifesto
Mission Statement:
The Division of Reality exists to uncover new knowledge through directed observation. Students of the Division of Reality solve community problems through iterative improvement, experimentation with models, and feedback mechanisms.
Methods:
The Division of Reality teaches methods used by scientists in a variety of disciplines and applies an empirical rigor to modern day problems.