LLE 2025-2026 Artifacts and Events

  • Pathway 1: ePortfolio Readiness Artifacts

    To complete Pathway 1 of the Lincoln Legacy Experience (LLE), students must complete the following five assignments and submit them in Canvas. These assignments will help you reflect on your growth, highlight your accomplishments, and prepare materials for your LLE ePortfolio.

    1. My First-Year Story Reflection

    Reflect on how you have grown since starting at Lincoln University. Share what you have learned, the challenges you have overcome, and the experiences that have shaped you.

    Click here to view the assignment instructions and submit your work in Canvas.

    2. Artifact Collection Portfolio

    Collect at least 5 artifacts that highlight your experiences and accomplishments. These may include assignments, projects, leadership activities, campus involvement, or other LLE experiences.

    For each artifact, briefly explain what it represents and why it is meaningful to you.

    Use the 2025–2026 LLE Artifact Guide to identify completed LLE assignments you can include.

    Click here to view the assignment instructions and submit your work in Canvas.

    3. Career & Major Exploration Reflection

    Explore your academic and career interests. Share which majors or careers interest you, why they appeal to you, and how they connect to your goals.

    Click here to view the assignment instructions and submit your work in Canvas.

    4. Updated Resume

    Create or update your resume to highlight your education, skills, work experience, leadership, and campus involvement.

    Click here to view the assignment instructions and submit your work in Canvas.

    5. Summer Growth Reflection

    Reflect on how you are spending your summer, what you are learning, and how these experiences are helping you grow personally, academically, or professionally.

    Click here to view the assignment instructions and submit your work in Canvas.

  • Pathway 2: ePortfolio Artifacts

    To complete Pathway 2 of the Lincoln Legacy Experience (LLE), students must complete the required assignments, participate in selected activities, and submit their artifacts in Canvas. These experiences will help you explore your interests, develop leadership skills, and prepare for future opportunities.

    1. My Four-Year College Plan

    What to Do: Create a four-year plan that outlines your goals and what you want to accomplish during each year at Lincoln University.

    For each year (first year, sophomore, junior, and senior), include:

    • Academic Goals: Classes, GPA goals, and graduation requirements.
    • Campus Involvement: Clubs, organizations, events, or activities you want to join.
    • Career & Leadership Goals: Internships, work experience, leadership roles, or career preparation.
    • Personal & Wellness Goals: Personal growth, healthy habits, and ways to stay balanced.

    What to Submit: A complete four-year plan and a short reflection explaining your goals and why you chose them.

    Format: Written document, chart, PowerPoint, or visual roadmap.

    2. Majors on the U: My Major Exploration Reflection

    What to Do: Attend the Majors on the U event to explore academic majors, career options, and campus resources. Speak with faculty, students, and campus representatives to learn more about your options.

    What to Submit: Submit all three items:

    • Event Reflection: Answer at least three reflection questions about what you learned.
    • Updated Four-Year College Plan: Update or confirm your academic and career goals based on what you learned.
    • Event Artifact: Submit a photo, brochure, handout, screenshot, or event notes with a 2–4 sentence caption explaining it.

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    3. CliftonStrengths in Action

    Explore your academic and career interests. Share which majors or careers interest you, why they appeal to you, and how they connect to your goals.

    Assignment Overview: In Pathway 1, you discovered your Top 5 CliftonStrengths®. Now, reflect on how you have used those strengths in your classes, relationships, campus activities, or everyday life.

    What to Submit: Submit both items in Canvas:

    1. Your Top 5 CliftonStrengths Results: Upload your original results from Pathway 1.
    2. Your Strengths Reflection: Share real examples of how you have used your strengths and what you learned about yourself.

    Choose one format:

    • Written Reflection: 250–500 words
    • Video Reflection: 1–3 minutes with a written transcript

    4. Health & Wellness Experience

    Attend at least 1 event and submit 2 artifacts.

    Choose from:

    • Touch Grass – Explore stress management and self-care.
    • Brothers & Sisters Circles – Build connections and support personal growth.
    • Legacy Chat & Chew – Explore mentorship and Lincoln's legacy.
    • Student Wellness Awareness & Advocacy – Learn to make healthy decisions and support others.

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    5. Leadership Experience

    Attend 1 workshop and submit 1 reflection. Choose from:

    • Lead from Where You Are – Learn to lead without a title.
    • Voices That Lead – Build communication and confidence.
    • Leadership in Action – Strengthen teamwork and problem-solving.
    • Purpose-Driven Leadership – Explore your leadership values and style.

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    6. Career Experience

    Attend 1 career experience and submit 1 artifact. Choose from:

    • Sophomore Career Launch Week – Develop interviewing or LinkedIn skills.
    • Forage Virtual Job Simulation – Practice real-world career tasks.
    • Summer Research or Internship – Gain hands-on experience.
    • Etiquette Dinner / Dine & Discuss – Practice networking and professional etiquette.
    • Handshake Job & Internship Exploration – Explore employment opportunities.
    • Career Trek Excursion – Visit workplaces and meet professionals.

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    6. Global Engagement Experience

    Complete 1 experience and submit its artifact.

    Choose from:

    • Study Abroad Preview Labs – Explore opportunities to study internationally and submit your Global Learning Pitch.
    • Passport to the World – Experience different cultures and submit your Cultural Understanding Reflection.

    To complete:

    • Participate in 1 experience
    • Submit 1 related artifact

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    7. Pathway 2 Capstone

    Your Pathway 2 Capstone is your chance to look back on your experiences, recognize how you've grown, and think about what's next. You will connect what you've learned about your strengths, interests, and goals to your experiences at Lincoln.

    What to Submit

    • Create one final capstone that includes:
      • Your Strengths: How you've used your CliftonStrengths.
      • Your Experiences: What you've learned through Pathway 2 activities.
      • Your Artifacts: At least 3 artifacts from different LLE focus areas.
      • Your Growth: How your experiences have shaped your academic, career, leadership, or personal development.
      • Your Next Steps: Your goals and plans for Pathway 3.
      • You may also include an optional artifact that highlights your growth.Select ONE format for your capstone to submit to your Canvas LLE Course:
    • Select ONE format for your capstone to submit to your Canvas LLE Course:
      • Written ReflectionSlide Presentation
      • Slide Presentation
      • Video Reflection
      • Digital Poster or Infographic
    • How to Submit
      • Review your CliftonStrengths results and Pathway 2 experiences.
      • Select at least three Pathway 2 artifacts from multiple LLE focus areas.
      • Select an optional or additional artifact if one adds meaningful evidence to your story.
      • Review the required connections and reflection questions.
      • Select one capstone format.Create your capstone using specific examples from your experiences and artifacts.
      • Create your capstone using specific examples from your experiences and artifacts.
      • Explain what your artifacts reveal when considered together, rather than simply describing each artifact separately.
      • Identify your academic, career, and leadership or personal-growth next steps.
      • Review your work for clarity, accessibility, and completeness.
      • Select Start Assignment.
      • Upload or submit your completed capstone.