Integrating Community-Engaged and Experiential Learning into Your Course: Fostering Meaningful Learning and Student Success √ §

Do your students perceive the relevance of your course content to their lives and to the world outside your classroom? If you aren’t sure how to make the connection, this session is for you. Staff from the Shriver Center and faculty partners will highlight strategies for integrating community-engaged and experiential learning into the curriculum. Faculty currently using these approaches will share their experiences and outcomes, illustrating how such practices deepen students’ understanding of course content. The session will explore the documented benefits for students—including enhanced communication and leadership skills, stronger connections to career goals, and compelling material for personal statements and resumes. Participants will also review research demonstrating that these experiences are high-impact practices that foster meaningful learning and student success. By the end of the session, faculty will gain practical ideas for incorporating these opportunities into their own courses and programs.