EL Research
This library of online resources has been curated to assist faculty implementing “Real-World Ready” student experiences. Information on theories, practices, and strategies behind experiential education are supplemented with links to national organizations, experiential education program websites, teaching tools, and background reading on the history of experiential education in America.
National Organizations
National Society for Experiential Education
The Association for Experiential Education
The Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
The Council for Adult Experiential Learning
Articles and Links
Experiential Learning Libguide Southeastern Library Catalogue
Rubrics developed by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) including rubrics on civic knowledge and engagement, teamwork, problem solving, integrative and applied learning.
Principles of Good Practice in Service Learning
Howard, Jeffrey, ed., Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning: Service-Learning Course Design Workbook, University of Michigan: OCSL Press, Summer 2001 pp. 16–19.
Mcdaniel, Rhett. “Bloom's Taxonomy.” Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University, 10 June 1970, cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/.
John Dewey: Philosophy and Education
“John Dewey, Philosophy and Education.” The University of Chicago Centennial Catalogues, www.lib.uchicago.edu/projects/centcat/fac/facch08_01.html.
Reflection in Higher Education Learning
Jenny, Moon. “Reflection in Higher Education Learning.” Learning and Teaching Support Network Generic Centre, Jan. 2003
A Complete Education: Ending the Divide between Liberal Arts and Practical Education
Auon, Joseph E. “A Complete Education.” Ending the Divide between Liberal Arts and Practical Education, Inside Higher Ed.
Academic Journals
Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship
Journal of Experiential Learning
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement
Experiential-Learning Initiatives at Other Institutions
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Brandeis University, Boston MA
Regis University, Denver CO
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Service-Learning Links
Campus Compact is a national coalition of college and university presidents dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
A comprehensive site for service-learning resources.
Find, register, and learn about volunteering and volunteer opportunities throughout Louisiana.
Part of the nationwide service initiative,"United We Serve" to promote community service and volunteerism in communities across the country.
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. The Corporation is the nation's largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering.
Under the Corporation for National and Community Service, Learn and Serve America provides direct and indirect support to K-12 schools, community groups and higher education institutions to facilitate service-learning projects through grants, training, research, and resource development.
2018 Visiting Scholar in Experiential Education, Dr. Jay W. Roberts
Below are some links to Southeastern’s outstanding visiting educator, Dr. Jay W. Roberts. Jay Roberts is Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. The author of Experiential Education in the College Context,Roberts is a nationally recognized expert on theories and practices of experiential education. More about his research and publications is available below.
Website: https://jaywroberts.com/
Presentation: Experiential Education in the College Context