Mindset in Motion (MIM)

Dr. Shazia Akhtarullah and Dr. Fariha Niazi, both from Nova Southeastern University talk about their newly published article titled: Balancing Wellness and Learning: Self-Care Practices for Educators available in the newest issue of the Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education journal.   The authors synthesize wellness standards from several different organizations and discuss holist...

Inclusive sport is a powerful experiential learning approach made more salient with photo elicitation methodology--which is both pedagogy and research. The authors talk about their experiences in creating, facilitating, teaching, traveling, taking photos, and reflecting on learning.  Guests Dr. Lindsey R. Oakes, LRT, CTRS is a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Recreational Therapy in the Depart...

Nursing Education is a complex and detailed kind of training requiring holistic education and learning approaches. The authors talk about their novel and creative approach to using Escape Rooms to help learners develop clinical and decision-making skills such as professional judgement and identity, collaboration, and communication! Tara Grier: Tara Grier is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the In...

Dr. Shane Saunderson, Assistant Professor of Information Systems Dr. Sarah King, the Manager, Academic Experiential Education Both from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.  Our guests talk about Experiential Learning, AI, and transforming institutions-- one building and one teaching method at a time. Learn how they bridge the space between classroom and business environments He...

Back for a new year of podcasts with Allison Reaves and Sarah Erickson from NorQuest College in Alberta! Listen for strategies to make friends, build coalitions, and scale up experiential and career education!  Alison Reaves is the Vice Dean, Student and Academic Strategy (SAS) at NorQuest College. Alison loves supporting students to be successful- whatever that means to them. As Vice Dean, SAS, A...

Mentoring is a combination of collaboration in your org with empathetic interaction that help socialize leaners to your field and organization. Not all scientists know how they became good at their fields, so they may not know how to help a student in their early career. Balancing structure and autonomy for mentors is a key feature of the mentoring program. Alignment with high impact practices kee...

The authors talk about their study where they find that when students take more than one experiential learning courses, their odds of graduation increase! Dr. Anita Carol Swayze is the Director of Experiential Learning and a faculty member in the Experiential Learning (EXL) Scholars Program at MTSU. She has served more than thirty years in higher education as both administrator and educator develo...

Kevin Wenger is a recent graduate from the Higher Education program at Indiana University and was a Project Associate for the National Survey of Student Engagement. In this article he explores first-year students’ experiences with high-impact practices, stemming from his doctoral dissertation which focused on the first-year experience as a foundation for student success.  LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

(This episode was recorded in front of a live Zoom audience on Nov. 5th, 2025!  Enjoy the recording!) From the rise of alternative credentials and AI integration to evolving career preparation strategies, this interactive discussion unpacks the trends that are redefining what it means to teach, learn, and succeed in today's educational landscape. Dr. Marianna Savoca, the Associate Vice Presid...

Grow your EL from the faculty and other educators Secure top-down support, make it a both/and process Focus on student access and equity Build connections and maintain strong networks and relationships Tell good stories! Let feedback among networks drive toward an ecosystem of Experiential Learning Emily Carpenter is the Associate Vice President for Experiential Impact at Nazareth University. In t...

Guests   Dr. Andrea Buenano, University of Miami  Dr. Stacy Warner, East Carolina University  Highlights:  MEGA events are cultural, organizational, operational, problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities!  Studying student learning in internships and other high impact practices takes careful consideration of equity, access, learning, and community, collaboration, and IRB approval! ...

Guest: Josh Meyer, Montana State University Josh builds on definitional work at the Society for Experiential Education and advances an assessment model for understanding the quality of teaching with experiential educational practices!   Notes: Defining EL for SEE: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/article/view/4782   Deciphering EL Features: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/article/view/3963...

Guests:  Dr. Amy Cicchino  Dr. Aaron Clevenger  Sue Macchiarella   Jenna Hejnar  Highlights  1. Study Abroad Requires Comprehensive Faculty Preparation Beyond Traditional Teaching   Jenna Hejnar emphasized that faculty leading study abroad programs face unique challenges: "We're not just teaching a class, we're also helping with planning. We're creating these programs... We&apo...

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are transformative pedagogical strategies that have been widely recognized for their effectiveness in enhancing student learning, engagement, retention, and success across various educational settings (Kuh, 2008). The professional community of educators, researchers, and practitioners, convening annually at the Assessment Institute at Indiana University-Indianapolis to...

Guests:   Dr. Patrice Ludwig, Interim Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation; Campus Coordinator, 4-VA at James Madison University  Dr. Chad Harvey, Associate Professor & Associate Director Integrated Science Program in the School of Interdisciplinary Science at McMaster University  show notes:   NACE shows that intern hiring numbers are down since a high in 2022 https://www.li...

Generative AI & Experiential Education   Highlights:   AI is a tool, but not the only tool, we can use to guide reflection   Reflection is about the learner’s (and teacher’s) relationship to knowledge, social spaces, people around us, and the issues that face our world.   Teaching reflection is about developing the whole person.   Bias in AI yields unrepresentative results in education, and ca...

 With the emergence of new offices of Experiential Education/Learning, and their executive sponsors at the Provost/Vice President Students level, the ways we think about coordination, programs, and student experience in Career Services will change. At the same time, Career Education Professionals support the organizational and educational ideas that drive Experiential Learning work on campus and t...

Dr. Krejic explains how her biology background informed her leadership approach to experiential learning initiatives.  The crucial difference between providing experiences versus facilitating true experiential learning.  How empathy drives effective planning, design, and faculty engagement for instructional change.  Reflecting on professional and expert blind spots to create meaningful programs  M...

Comprehensive program evaluation provides critical insights into meeting institutional goals and improving student outcomes.  Cross-disciplinary partnerships leverage diverse expertise for more robust assessment and implementation strategies.  Aligning with institutional priorities creates sustainable programming and stronger data-driven decision making.  Using assessment data to identify both pro...

Show Notes:  HBCU STEM students benefit from hands-on, applied learning experiences in their teacher preparation.  Field trips deliver content knowledge while modeling collaborative learning processes across disciplines.  Planning requires time and partnerships, but students value these experiences and learn to design their own.  Be prepared for impromptu teaching moments, including on-the-spot ca...

Design thinking is about designing "with" rather than "for" people - bringing stakeholders into the creative problem-solving process  Students must unlearn traditional academic approaches and embrace ambiguity, failure, and uncertainty as part of the learning process  Design thinking transforms both mindset and practice, creating lasting change in how participants approach prob...

Highlights  Skills can be translated and so must the context. Having learners imagine and practice in context is highly valuable through project-based learning, internships, and other practical placements.   Generative AI is part of the solution, but should help humans, not add unnecessary steps  Institutions and industries can and should work together to identify skills and update their program o...

We present three new prototype definitions of Experiential Learning, for use across your campus.  Definitions aim to capture high level planning and values as well as day-to-day operations and activities  We promote an ecosystem approach to Experiential Learning, including a broad swath of educators, their deans/directors/chairs, Associate Provosts & Vice Presidents, and Campus Executives.   C...

Transformative learning outcomes are positioned as an invitation to students to consider who they will become.   Reflections in this Study Abroad program were multimodal, including both individual written (private) reflections and communal, shared reflections (public).   The role of course (re)design and instruction were essential to reconceptualizing the program and the goal of students learning...

Creating a definition is a dynamic, engaged, and rich process to capture and propel the big idea of Experiential Learning as understood and practiced on this campus.  A simple definition facilitates use and creates a floor for campus-wide practice  Coordinating information across many departments is a key role of an EL Leader  Educators are excited to be included in a community of practice  The id...