1. Collaboration to Foster Student Success & Elevate Critical Core in the Classroom & Beyond
Jesse Bennett, Merancas Student Life Coordinator
Lauren Estes, Harris Student Life Coordinator
Anita McGill, Harper Student Life Coordinator

2. Critical Core and Student Life Learning Outcomes:
Conceptualize specific ways Student Life will be able to assist in engaging their students through co-curricular programming tied directly to each of the four initiatives of the Critical Core.
Brainstorm opportunities for co-curricular partnerships in the future which will foster a greater understanding and application of the Critical Core.

3. Icebreaker

4. Family Feud for Soft Skills Connecting to Critical Core
Critical Thinking
Communication

5. Family Feud- Soft Skills Workshop
What
Family Feud rounds mixed with teaching for each round
Who
Student Life, Career Services, Cooperative Education, Library
When
Strategically timed when there was a high concentration of program classes and labs
Why
To teach the importance of soft skills and how to work on improving those skills for employment

6. Family Feud for Soft Skills Connecting to Critical Core

7. Family Feud for Soft Skills Connecting to Critical Core

8. Family Feud for Soft Skills Connecting to Critical Core

9. Family Feud for Soft Skills Connecting to Critical Core
Articulate a conclusion and identify implications
Investigate point of view or conclusion
Control of syntax and mechanics
Oral communication; clear, organized and audience appropriate
Context specific communication techniques

10. Spotting “Fake News” Connections to Critical Core Critical Thinking
Information Technology & Quantitative Literacy

11. How to Spot Fake News What Who When Why
Program meant to educate students on the methodologies used to ensure truth and validity in the information they read online
Who
Partnership with Early Childhood Education and Library Services
When
Strategically timed when there was a high concentration of program classes and labs
Why
To engage students in conversations surrounding information online and to teach the value of fact-checking and critical text analysis.

12. How to Spot Fake News

13. How to Spot Fake News

14. Spotting Fake News and Connecting to Critical Core
Evaluate concepts and information to support an opinion, solve a problem or reach a conclusion
Integrates different ideas and concepts within a position
Applies quantitative concepts to interpret data
Applies quantitative concepts to analyze data
Student uses digital tools and environments to locate, access, and gather information
Evaluate information and sources

15. Conversation Series Connection to the Critical Core Critical Thinking
Personal Growth & Cultural Literacy

16. Campus Conversations Series
What
Panels, speakers, or conversations centered around events that have been in the news both past and present
Where
Occurred both inside and outside of the class
When
Planned and unplanned
Why
To bring students together in a safe space where conversations can occur and diverse viewpoints can be shared and considered

17. Campus Conversations Series
What
Conversation Surrounding Collin Caepernick’s decision to kneel during the Star Spangled Banner
Where
Partnered with Kim Saunders ENG 111 Course but also open to entire student body
When
Unplanned
Why
Conversation setting in order to allow safe space to discuss this current event and all of its implications

18. Campus Conversations Series
What
Speaker event featuring Manning Kimmel, the grandson of Admiral Kimmel
Where
Partnered with Susan Autry/ HIS 132 Course (class assignment). Also open to entire student body
When
Planned
Why
Event surrounding Manning Kimmel’s grandfather’s story and the ways in which history has been portrayed

19. Campus Conversations Series
What
Discussion with surrounding police departments following the Keith Scott shooting and Charlotte riots
Where
Partnered with Stephanie Sabbagh PSY 281Course (not an assignment) but also open to entire student body
When
Unplanned/Planned
Why
Allow students to civilly hold discussions with their police departments around the safety, justice and enforcement in the Charlotte area. (Huntersville Police Chief, Cleveland Spruill & CMPD Captain, Michelle Hummel)

20. Conversation Series Connection to the Critical Core
Investigating a point of view or conclusion
Formulating and articulating a position
Integrate different ideas and concepts within a position
Cultural Awareness
Ethical Awareness
Identify and assess assumptions

21. Brainstorming & Questions