According to research by the Association for American Colleges & Universities:
- 93% of employers say that “a demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than a candidate’s undergraduate major.”
- Even more (95 %) say they prioritize hiring college graduates with skills that will help them contribute to innovation in the workplace.
- About 95% of those surveyed also say it is important that those they hire demonstrate ethical judgment and integrity; intercultural skills; and capacity for continued new learning.
- More than 75% of those surveyed say they want more emphasis on five key areas including: critical thinking, complex problem solving, written and oral communication, and applied knowledge in real-world settings.
- 80% of employers agree that, regardless of their major, every college student should acquire broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences.
We invite you to further consider how we might reimagine and redesign schools and education through the development of skills involving Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making below.
Thank you for your time and 
consideration,
Jess Gowin, Will Rogers, Alexis Johnican, and Alicia Deckard
Butler EPPSP Group 39 & 40
