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Participants in this colloquium gained a greater understanding of what constitutes an information literate person and how information literacy enhances student academic performance while equipping them for success after graduation. The colloquium offered a unique opportunity to dialogue with fellow faculty members, to explore possible curriculum initiatives within a supportive environment, to define barriers to increased integration of information literacy into the curriculum, and to devise strategies for overcoming barriers. 11 tables of 8 were asked to discuss the following questions: • What information literacy and critical thinking skills do you feel your students must have in order to be successful in their academic programs and careers? • From a faculty perspective, what can be your contribution toward helping students develop information literacy and critical thinking skills to prepare them for lifelong learning? • What are the barriers to overcoming the gap between students' actual skills and the skills needed for success at USC and after graduation? • What suggestions do you have for overcoming these barriers?
