Experiential Learning Curriculum

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES

THE JUDY GENSHAFT HONORS COLLEGE affords students the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the walls of a classroom to practice skills that will help them serve as leaders in their fields and solve complex problems. During their time in Honors, students select two activities from a diverse set of categories that are academically, professionally, and personally meaningful to them and engage in critical reflection about them. “The experiential learning curriculum allows students the flexibility of selecting activities that they really care about,” says Dr. Reginald Lucien, Director of Honors Advising. “This maximizes learning and development and better prepares them for whatever their next steps may be.”

The impact experiential learning has on students is tangible. Layla Muraisi (’22) selected Professional Development & Leadership Experience as one of her key experiential learning activities, specifically her role on the executive board of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council. “I served as the Marketing and Public Relations co-chair and then as Vice President of the Council,” she says, “and each role led to growth in my skills in interacting with others: learning how to reflect and be mindful, improving my public speaking skills, creating an environment people want to be part of, and learning how to be an authentic and creative leader. The various events, volunteer opportunities, and friendships that I have enjoyed through Council have shaped me to be a more confident person and gave me the opportunity to learn how to present my authentic self to others. It has also helped me gain experience in marketing and decide which career I want to pursue.”

- Megan Braunstein“ Experiential Learning is a key component of our college. It allows students to explore a diverse set of experiences and engage in ways that help them grow both personally and professionally.”