Experiential Learning Fellows Program

The Experiential Learning Fellows program at Seton Hall University will promote and sustain the delivery of impactful experiential learning programs. This two-semester workshop-style program will equip principal faculty members with the knowledge, skill, and strategy to produce experiential learning activities that align with the unique needs and goals of their respective school or college.

Faculty representing all academic areas are invited to apply for this workshop-style program. Sessions will focus on key topics and practical exercises driving development of individual experiential learning activities/projects. Sessions will also feature presentations from those in established experiential learning programs at the University to promote faculty and student access. Through this program, participants will advance as designated leaders in each of their respective units, prepared to propel development and elevate the quality and range of experiential learning activities available to undergraduate students at Seton Hall.

Topics in the Fall semester will include:

Introduction to Experiential Learning Theory
Defining Transferrable Skills in Experiential Learning
Prebriefing/Priming Students for Experiential Learning Activities
The Experience: Design and Delivery
Debriefing for Effective Reflection
Evaluating Experiential Learning Outcomes
Framing Your Plans- Project Proposal Development

The Spring semester will feature monthly progress meetings with the director of Experiential Learning and culminate in project presentations in a dedicated session at the annual Petersheim Academic Exposition.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the workshop, faculty members will:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of experiential learning theory.
Learn a variety of tools, techniques, and resources to design experiential learning activities.
Design and pilot an experiential learning activity supporting the needs and goals of their respective academic unit.
Implement methods for assessing student performance in experiential learning activities.

Participant Requirements

Attend a minimum of 6 seminar training sessions in Fall.
Attend regular 30-minute meetings with the Director of Experiential Learning monthly in the spring semester (Jan-April).
Present their program project at a dedicated session at the Petersheim Academic Exposition.
Produce a media/news story to be showcased in collaboration with university public relations.
Produce a final outcome report.

Participants will receive a stipend of $750 as well as designation as an Experiential Learning Fellow of the University. The first half of the stipend will be paid in December and the remainder upon successful completion of the project. Projects must be completed by the end of the academic year.

Eligibility

Full-time faculty members holding a multi-year appointment that includes the year in which they will be participating.
Faculty members must oversee an undergraduate course or other student program in the Spring semester of the academic year in which they participate to allow for project implementation.

Adjunct faculty may also participate in the program if they meet the requirements above and:

Have five years of instructional commitment to the university.
Have the approval of their department chair or program director.

Depending on funding and the number of applications, priority will be given to full-time faculty (12) with intended representation across all schools and colleges.

For additional information, please contact Caryn Grabowski, Director of Experiential Learning, at caryn.grabowski@shu.edu