Engage Jax State Experiential Learning Series: Spring 2025

Program Description and Goals

This series will highlight Jax State's growing Experiential Learning program and how it aims to enhance the student experience in preparation for career success. 

  • Introduce Experiential Learning: To familiarize faculty with the concept of experiential learning projects and their role in higher education. 
  • Highlight the Importance of Experiential Learning: To emphasize how integrating experiential learning into the curriculum enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and academic success. 
  • Connect to High-Impact Practices: To help faculty understand how experiential learning projects align with high-impact practices and contribute to student development. 
  • Provide Practical Implementation Strategies: To equip faculty with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to effectively implement experiential learning projects in their courses 

Meeting Locations, Dates, and Times

Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2025 

 

Time: 2:30-3:30 

 

Location: 208 Self Hall 

Presenter(s): Seth Johnson, Associate Dean of CAHS and Dr. Laura Pitts, Library and the Provost’s Experiential Learning Faculty Fellow 

 
Title: HIPS and Experiential Learning: Where They Intersect and Why It Matters for Educators 

 
Description: Join us as we discuss the distinctions and intersections between High-Impact Practices and Experiential Learning. This session will equip faculty with the knowledge and vocabulary needed to effectively communicate these concepts to colleagues, parents, and the public. Additionally, presenters will share the plans for Jax State's growing Experiential Learning program, highlighting how it aims to enhance the student experience and prepare them for success in their careers. Our goal is to make experiential learning a central component of the academic journey at Jax State, both for students and faculty. 

Additional Meetings: TBA 

Following the kickoff meeting for the Engage Jax State Series, additional meeting dates and times will be announced.  

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025  

Time: 2:00-3:00

Location: 208 Self Hall 

Presenter(s): Dr. Paul Hathaway, Associate Professor of Emergency Mgt. & Public Admin., Prof. Sarah Ellis, Assistant Professor of Printmaking, Dr. Falynn Turley, Associate Professor of Business Statistics

 
Title: Exploring Experiential Learning at Jax State

 
Description: Are you curious about the types of Experiential Learning (EL) courses offered at Jacksonville State University? There’s more than you might expect! Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring faculty members who are already integrating EL into their courses.

This session will provide insights into course development, strategies for implementing experiential learning, and practical ideas for incorporating EL into both existing and new courses. Whether you're looking to enrich your current teaching approach or start something fresh, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and inspiration from colleagues already pioneering EL at JSU.
Don't miss out on this chance to explore the possibilities of experiential learning and enhance your teaching methods!

Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 

Time: 2:00-3:00

Location: 208 Self Hall 

Presenter(s): Dr. Laura Pitts and Associate Dean Seth Johnson

 
Title: Rubric Development

 
Description: 2:00-3:00

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Upon registration for a workshop session, you will receive a calendar invite at your JSU Outlook email. Calendar invites are manually sent by Brandy Roberts. Please allow up to two hours to receive the invitation during regular business hours. After accepting the invitation, the event will appear on your Outlook Calendar. If you cannot see it, please contact Brandy Roberts at broberts@jsu.edu.