Our Mission
The CLAS Center for Experiential Learning (CCEL) provides students with the practical skills and real-world experience necessary for success. Through the lens of equity and excellence, our programs provide high-impact and experiential learning opportunities that ensure all students gain the confidence to pursue their passions.
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What is experiential learning?
Experiential learning is learning by doing "Experiential Learning". Experiential learning takes many forms, including: simulations, project-based learning, community-based learning, undergraduate research, field work, study away and abroad, and internships. Such experiences provide students with opportunities for "complex, social, and unscripted forms of learning that today's [graduates] need to succeed" (Hutchings 13).
What does CCEL do to support experiential learning?
CCEL supports experiential learning that exists across CLAS by:
- Providing infrastructure to address equity and sustainability of the Voyage
- Hosting the annual Summer Institute
- Acting as a hub for community partnerships in CLAS
- Initiating and sustaining paid internships and work-integrated education, including the Laker Accelerated Talent Link and community work-study pilot
- Promoting experiential learning and CLAS Voyage resources to students and faculty
- Leading the assessment of experiential learning
Learn more about the history of CCEL or about center staff!
Experiential Learning Opportunities
There are no upcoming Experiential Learning Opportunities at this time