Monday, October 19, 2:30-4:30 PM in House 1
When you think of the skills your students need to thrive in the workplace, what comes to mind? Many of us think of technical knowledge, but essential skills (sometimes called “soft” skills) are equally valuable. Research shows that a significant gap exists between what skills employers want in new hires and recent graduates’ actual abilities in interpersonal communication, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and presentation skills. These are the skills that help students think clearly, work effectively with others, and make meaningful contributions, whether that’s in research, industry, public service, healthcare, or any career path they choose.
What if you can enrich your courses with these skills without adding to your workload or adding content to your already full curriculum? Many of us touch on these skills implicitly in our courses. Imagine if we intentionally label these essential skills and explicitly connect them to workplace success?
This interactive 2-hour, in-person workshop will touch on just that, making the essential skills desired by employers more explicit in our courses.
2 PD Hours; $60 stipend for attending the session and completing a reflection
12 Seats: Register Here
Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
Open to faculty. Contact Jen Anderson, A&H, or Corey Goelz, RISE, for questions.
Last Updated August 12, 2026