William Jewell's Critical Thought and Inquiry (ACT-In) core curriculum prepares students to be successful and reflective citizens of a global community. Jewell students enjoy the benefits of a broad base of learning skills, a depth of intellectual perspective and opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge to relevant contemporary issues. Students are engaged and challenged through the development of reading and research capabilities, communication and language, reasoning, and critical and ethical thinking. Students develop the ability to write, speak and communicate effectively on an interpersonal level—skills that employers say are vital for dealing with the demands of the workplace.

• Participate in programs offered by the College's Center for Justice and Sustainability
• Be a part of the Village Partners Project in Honduras and other service-learning initiatives
• Create a self-designed Journey Grant such as a research project, study-away experience, entrepreneurial opportunity, internship or civic engagement initiative (after completing your sophomore year; Journey Grants are a minimum of $2,000 per student)
• Take advantage of distinctive programs, such as the Pryor Leadership Studies Program