EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
The University of Georgia’s Experiential Learning initiative provides students opportunities to connect their academic foundations to internships, research, service-learning, study abroad, and other forms of experiential learning. Student Affairs actively contributes to the Experiential Learning initiative by offering diverse learning opportunities built on the Division’s learning strategy.
Currently, more than 70 Student Affairs programs have been approved for inclusion on the University’s Experiential Learning transcript for their contributions to student development and growth.
To start a new EL in Student Affairs, contact Sarah Strickland, Assistant Director for Learning & Improvement (ssb42274@uga.edu).
Samples of completed intake forms may be found here: Internship | Leadership
APPROVAL CRITERIA
The University Curriculum Experiential Learning subcommittee reviews and approves programs based on the following criteria:
TIME: Student engagement in the activity is equivalent to the time spent in a one-credit hour course (approximately 45 hours minimum, but other intensive activities may apply)
MENTORSHIP: Students engaged in the activity receive significant mentorship/advisement/supervision, training, and feedback from a qualified UGA Student Affairs staff member
REFLECTION: Participants engage in summative and significant reflection, discussion, evaluation, and/or an exit interview at the conclusion of the program
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The activity has measurable student learning outcomes in two of the following areas: (1) challenge, (2) ownership, (3) self or social awareness