In this panel, five staff and faculty members from across USA's campus will discuss their LevelUP projects, which help students broaden, identify, and articulate skill sets that they are developing beyond the classroom. Competencies that students gain during activities outside of coursework, such as internships, on-campus employment, and study abroad, as well as across disciplines, such as informational literacy and cross-cultural communication, are challenging to define and express. Drawing on their experiences as instructors, advisors, supervisors, and mentors, the panelists will provide examples of how we can assist students in preparing for the next steps in their academic and professional journeys into our hybrid future. Panel attendees will leave with sample assignments, assessments, and conversation starters to use with students and help students make connections between their studies and varied experiences.
