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This is why, as part of LSU鈥檚 Quality Enhancement Plan, the university will be expanding its award-winning communication-intensive programming across the campus through the Geaux Communicate initiative. LSU鈥檚 goal with this initiative is for all undergraduate students鈥攔egardless of their major鈥攖o have access to communication-intensive classes and learning support services that will set them up for success, and we will be expanding support for our teaching faculty who will be at the forefront of making this happen. Click the links below to learn more about what this initiative means for you.</p> <h2><img class="img-responsive" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;" src="/academicaffairs/cxc/images/gc-web-student.jpg" alt="students working on a project in an architecture class" width="250" height="167" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/files/content?site=www&path=/academicaffairs/cxc/images/gc-web-student.jpg'">Undergraduate Students</h2> <p>Regardless of your major, no matter if this is your first or last semester, and whether you need a little or a lot of support, there are several enhanced and expanded opportunities to help you Geaux Communicate while earning your degree at LSU.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" role="button" href="/academicaffairs/cxc/qep/geaux-communicate-undergraduate-students.php">What does Geaux Communicate mean for undergraduate students?</a></p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" role="button" href="/academicaffairs/cxc/appointment.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Schedule an appointment for Communication Coaching</a></p> <div class="all"></div> <p> </p> <h2><img class="img-responsive" style="float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px;" src="/academicaffairs/cxc/images/gc-web-faculty.jpg" alt="professor delivering a lecture outside in the quad surrounded by students" width="250" height="166" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/files/content?site=www&path=/academicaffairs/cxc/images/gc-web-faculty.jpg'">Undergraduate Teaching Faculty</h2> <p>Whether you've been teaching communication-intensive (C-I) courses for years, you're a newcomer to the high-impact practice, or you aren't sure if C-I is right for your course, Geaux Communicate will provide lots of opportunities and resources to help students develop their communication skills while at LSU. </p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" role="button" href="/academicaffairs/cxc/qep/geaux-communicate-undergraduate-faculty.php">What does Geaux Communicate mean for undergraduate faculty?</a></p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" role="button" href="/academicaffairs/cxc/team.php">Connect with the CxC Representative for your college</a></p> <div class="all"></div> <h2><img class="img-responsive" style="float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px;" src="/academicaffairs/cxc/images/gc-web-aerial.jpg" alt="aerial view of LSU campus" width="250" height="167" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/files/content?site=www&path=/academicaffairs/cxc/images/gc-web-aerial.jpg'">Geaux Communicate Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Details</h2> <p>LSU is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). A key part of the reaffirmation of accreditation requires institutions to develop and implement implement a five year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to demonstrate their commitment to student learning and success. </p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" role="button" href="/oie/reaffirmation/index.php">Learn about LSU鈥檚 comprehensive SACSCOC reaffirmation processes</a></p> <div class="all"></div> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Click the buttons below for additional details about the Geaux Communicate QEP.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-tile-justified" role="button" href="https://lsu.box.com/s/3htvn2k4oj8hkqn654ifos81samzyxoz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Executive Summary (pdf)</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-tile-justified" role="button" href="https://lsu.box.com/s/729sverl3ash5d3u2td3rd1sxjx5ynaj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KEY RESEARCH (PDF)</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-tile-justified" role="button" href="https://lsu.box.com/s/6yruiit40a1jvwu0fn27qn9bp758vlu3">Change Model (PDF)</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-tile-justified" role="button" href="/oie/reaffirmation/qep.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">QEP Teams</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-tile-justified" role="button" href="/academicaffairs/cxc/qep/geaux-communicate-contributors.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">QEP Contributors</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-primary btn-tile-justified" role="button" href="/academicaffairs/cxc/qep/faq.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">QEP FAQs</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img class="img-responsive" style="vertical-align: middle; 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