The improvement of communication both within and outside of the classroom is promoted by the national Communication-Across-the-Curriculum (CXC) initiative. The first CXC-based program emerged in 1974 at Center College, in Iowa, and since that time, the CXC initiative has gone through a number of changes and challenges. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) also recognizes that the improvement of communication competencies, including oral communication, is a central component of general education. Incorporating student presentations in the college classroom furthers general education goals, promotes student engagement, and provides an opportunity for students to practice an art that will enhance their lives outside of the classroom. This article demonstrates how to improve learning through student presentations, guidelines for speaking fundamentals that faculty can share with students, and sample grading rubrics.