First annual Experiential Learning Day

The iSchool and Arts Co-op Program hosted its first Experiential Learning Day on April 7, 2017, showcasing the work of iSchool students through co-op, internship, professional experience and practicum placements.

Our theme for our inaugural year of Experiential Learning Day was Why Engagement Matters. Susan Grossman, Director of UBC’s Centre for Community Engaged Learning presented the keynote “Education for Impact.”

Thank you to everyone who presented, and attended the event in support of the School and students participating.

Keynote Speaker:

Susan Grossman

Director, Centre for Community Engaged Learning

“Education for Impact”

Susan Grossman has been at the University of British Columbia since 2008 and has served as the Director, Centre for Community Engaged Learning, since 2011. Prior to UBC she worked at various higher education institutions including Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland Law School, and Reed College. She is a professional educator, skillful relationship builder, community engagement specialist, capacity builder, and strategic leader. Susan holds a Masters from the University of Michigan Centre for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education; a Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy; and a Bachelors in History from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.

Student Experiences

Presentations were given by students representing the experiential learning opportunities provided through the School and the Faculty of Arts Co-op office:

Mark Penney, CRNBC
MAS Arts Co-op Placement