Bred Story – This assignment gives students the opportunity to expound upon who they are, why they chose an HBCU, their first-year goals, and their long term goals. This assignment should be 3 pages, and will be submitted via BlackBoard during week 4 of the semester.

KSU History Quiz – This quiz should be completed on BlackBoard, and can be found in the assignments folder. This will be due during week 3 of the semester.

Communication Styles Essay— This assignment will explore individual student’s communication styles, and perceptions on effective communication. This assignment should be 2 pages, and will be submitted via BlackBoard during week 8 of the semester.

Critical Thinking Presentations – Students will be divided into groups and select and a critical thinking skill to research. They will present their findings to the class in a 5 minute presentation using PowerPoint and create a hand out for the class. Additional instructions will be given in class. These presentations will be due during Week 7 in lieu of a midterm exam.

Liberal Studies Core Quiz – This quiz should be completed on BlackBoard, and can be found in the assignments folder. This will be due during week10 of the semester.

Personal Mission Statement – Utilizing the knowledge that you gain throughout the semester, you will create your own personal mission statement. This assignment should be 1 page, and will be submitted via BlackBoard during week 13 of the semester.

Registration Appointment – In October, you will be required to meet with your Academic Advisor, to get registered for the next semester. This appointment will count towards your final grade.

Career Portfolio – Students will create a career portfolio that will allow them to research their field of choice, major, and degree path. They will submit their findings in a final portfolio that prepares them for their next steps. Additional instructions will be given in class. This assignment will be due during finals week in lieu of a final exam.

Community Meetings – All sections of EDU 118 are required to attend the three community meetings during the semester. These will be held in either Bradford Hall Auditorium or the Little Theatre. You will be given a schedule of the community meeting dates in class. It is the student’s responsibility to swipe in at each community meeting to ensure their attendance is recorded.

Assemblies – All sections of EDU 118 are required to attend assemblies during the semester. These will be held in either Bradford Hall Auditorium or the Little Theatre. You will be given a schedule of the assembly dates in class. It is the student’s responsibility to swipe in at each assembly to ensure their attendance is recorded.

Library Resource Assignment – This is an in class assignment during the Library Resource Community Meeting.

Service Learning – All sections of EDU 118 are required to complete 20 hours of service.