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LIFECORE helps you answer the question "How shall I live my life?"

LIFECORE has been designed to challenge your growth and development in nine lifestyle dimensions through participation in activities and events, showing you a new 'way of life'.

What is expected from you?
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...4!

1. Do something in each dimension.
2. Reflect and share your thoughts and discoveries in a small discussion group.
3. Learn about yourself and others while having fun.
4. Keep track of what you have done for your co-curricular transcript.

Intellectual
Quest for knowledge: this dimension taps your creativity, curiosity and excitement! The intellectual dimension encourages one to become a self-directed learner who achieves academic success and competence in technical and professional fields. It also encourages an appreciation for the complexities of the universe and recognizes that answers often generate more questions.

Physical
Healthy lifestyle: the physical dimension encourages one to practice appropriate self-care, exercise regularly, follow a healthful eating plan and properly utilize the health care system. The physically well person recognizes and avoids potential dangers of tobacco, alcohol and other substance abuse. Living a healthy lifestyle makes sure the body is functioning at an optimal level.

Life-planning
Balance: a person well developed in the life planning dimension recognizes the benefits of study, work, and play and balances them effectively. They express personal values when they choose work and other activities that are rewarding to the self and valuable to the community.

Social
Relationships: the social dimension encourages one to meet strangers comfortably and develop a social network that is fun and supportive. Socially healthy people strive for harmony, trust, loyalty, and stimulation in their relationships. They appreciate a balance between being alone, being with others, and being in a crowd.

Emotional
Self-confidence: this dimension involves an awareness and acceptance of personal feelings while being sensitive and responsive to the emotional states of others. Basic to emotional health is the ability to put the past in perspective, plan for the future, while living in the present. Dealing with stress and creating psychological energy are important aspects of this dimension.

Spiritual
Values: a healthy spiritual lifestyle involves a search for the meaning of life through which a system of internalized values, beliefs and attitudes are formed. This includes the ability to discover and articulate one's own basic purpose in life; learning how to experience love, joy, peace, and fulfillment; and, knowing how to help one's self and others achieve full potential.

Cultural
Appreciation: the cultural dimension involves recognition acceptance, and appreciation for racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and lifestyle differences. Development in this dimension includes seeking opportunities to understand and appreciate the differences and similarities between people. This is accomplished through observation and interaction with others different from oneself as well as experiencing awareness though the arts.

Sexual
Responsibility: a healthy lifestyle involves recognition, acceptance and satisfaction with one's sexual identity. Mature sexuality looks beyond media images and stereotypes to include inner qualities and beauty. It also involves intimate relationships where behavior is responsible at both the emotional and physical level.

Political
Leadership: the political dimension encourages one to understand personal rights and responsibilities at the local, national, and international levels. It involves learning to successfully negotiate organizational values and to pursue leadership opportunities. Inherent in this dimension is the recognition that interdependence is a necessary value in modem society.

Gannon University's LIFECORE of Discovery is a collaborative effort of student development and the university chaplain's office. This lifestyle model is adapted from the Developmental Advising Inventory.