Experiential Education Champions call for applications

The Office of Experiential Education is seeking faculty and staff with expertise in experiential education (ExEd) to be identified as Experiential Education Champions for the 2023-24 academic year.

ExEd Champions have a passion for experiential education and its value to students, diverse backgrounds and interests, and a history of creating and delivering valuable experiential education opportunities for students.

This program is designed to recognize existing ExEd expertise at Purdue and to provide those individuals with professional development, resources and opportunities to contribute to the growth of experiential education at Purdue-West Lafayette.

To serve as an ExEd Champion, you must be a Purdue faculty or staff member who has experience in designing, leading or implementing an experiential education program for Purdue-West Lafayette students. Experiential education is defined as a planned pedagogy centering on an authentic experience to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills and abilities, paired with student reflection.

ExEd Champions will consult with faculty and staff, facilitate ExEd professional development events, and serve as ambassadors in their departments.

To apply, visit the Office of Experiential Education website. Applications are due by email to Mindy Irby, mcirby@purdue.edu by Feb. 28.

For more information about this initiative, contact Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, director of the Office of Experiential Education, at jendo@purdue.edu.

About the Office of Experiential Education

The Office of Experiential Education was created to carry out the experiential education component of the Transformative Education 2.0 initiative. The office is part of the Office of the Provost’s Teaching and Learning Division. Its mission is to support, enhance and expand undergraduate experiential education at Purdue-West Lafayette.