Take High Quality, High-Impact Practices to Scale

A PeopleGrove Workshop on Experiential Learning with Dr. George D. Kuh

Experiential learning and High-Impact Practices actively engage students, foster motivation, and link theoretical knowledge to real-world applications. For those reasons, it is increasingly central to college and university strategic plans. And as more students (and parents) seek out institutions that offer experiential learning, prioritizing this type of programming offers a competitive advantage, attracting students and enhancing a school’s reputation. 

For students, experiential learning cultivates essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, aligning graduates with the demands of today’s job market. Moreover, experiential learning promotes personal growth and self-confidence by challenging students and broadening their perspectives. 

Preeminent researcher on experiential learning George D. Kuh, PhD, assists universities nationwide with assessment strategies and student engagement. Recently, he joined higher ed leaders for Take High Quality, High-Impact Practices to Scale, a PeopleGrove workshop.

In his research, Kuh has seen how implementing experiential learning at scale on college campuses is challenging due to resource constraints, faculty resistance, and the need for significant curricular and cultural shifts. Overcoming these barriers requires dedicated leadership, sufficient resources, and a commitment to fostering a culture that values experiential learning as an integral part of education. In the workshop (recording below), Kuh spoke through these challenges, guiding attendees on:

• Where to start implementing experiential learning
• How to continually engage and align faculty and staff
• How to scale High-Impact Practices on your campus
• What counts as a High-Impact Educational Practice
• How to measure learning and outcomes

On-Demand Workshop Recording