Presentation About Applied Learning, 2016 April 4

APPLIED LEARNING
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
 
UALBANY SENATE
APRIL 4TH , 2016
Experience Transformation
What is Applied 
Learning?
Categories of hands-on, experiential learning
Research and entrepreneurship
Community service, community engaged learning and 
research
Study abroad, volunteer abroad, internship abroad
Internships, co-ops, practicums
Parameters
Preparation, Orientation,
    & Training 
Monitoring & Continuous 
    Improvement
Reflection & Acknowledgment
Assessment & Evaluation
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Benefits of Applied Learning 
for Our Students 
Enables personalized learning 
Leads to improved academic performance
Connects and extends theory to practice
Increases student engagement through faculty 
connections and mentorship 
Develops skills including critical thinking, 
problem solving, decision making, and teamwork
Yields positive professional outcomes including 
networking, resume building, graduate school 
skills, jobs, etc.
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
WHY Applied Learning is Critical to 
UAlbany’s Strategy
Retention and Recruitment Strategy
Student satisfaction and motivation to learn
Increase Student Success and Engagement 
Validates and extends classroom learning
Graduate school and career success
Relationships with faculty, staff and student groups
Strong History of Public Engagement and 
Partnerships 
Presidential stakes
Provost Expertise and Direction
SUNY Central strategy for all campuses
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Our Campus has a Strong History in 
Applied Learning Opportunities
Undergraduate research in departments and via renewed 
and university-wide emphasis
Departmental, School of Education, and university-wide 
internship courses
Study Abroad and Service Abroad
Community Service credit-bearing classes (1, 2, and 3 
credit options)
Peer Education, Peer Advisors, Peer Career Advisors, Middle 
Earth Program
Applied learning experiences via campus positions:  
Residential Assistant, Orientation Leaders, Campus 
Programming Board, etc.
New, part-time hire in Provost’s Office
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Recent Efforts to Accelerate Applied 
Learning
SUNY Provost Committee on Applied Learning – Linda 
Krzykowski and Debra Gelinas represent UAlbany
UA Steering Committee formed by Provost – Chaired by Linda 
Krzykowski (AA) and Noah Simon (SA)
6 Task Forces - Membership available on hand out
Brought a campus team to WACE Institute in June and WACE 
Assessment Conference in October (World Association for Cooperative 
Education)
Kick off events 
Fall – awareness campaign
Spring – guest speaker
Branding 4 Major Semester Events – Job & Internship Fair, 
Study Abroad Fair, Service Learning Fair & Undergraduate 
Research Forum
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Focused Work in 6 Areas
6 task forces plus Steering Committee work:  Members 
added based on Senate feedback
1.
Baseline Information – Registrar tagging and tracking 
system
2.
Marketing and Awareness of Applied Learning – created an 
applied learning experience for our Marketing Research 
class
3.
Applied Learning Events – kick off event speaker
4.
Faculty Development and Support – support for faculty to 
attend local course development institute
5.
Assessing Applied Learning – developing toolkits
6.
Credentialing: Merit Pages, micro-credentialing, ePortfolios
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Current Work
Starting to collect data
SUNY-required reports
Increasing Demand
Hosting Events 
Marketing Class developing strategies for 
reaching students
Moving campus jobs to campus 
internships
Increasing Supply
Connecting with Schools/Colleges
Expanding University offerings
Branding 
Give Aways
Tabling at all existing campus fairs and 
fora
Developing Website-centralized location 
for information
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
SUNY Report
Part 1 submitted February 15, 2016 
(overview of applied/experiential activities)
Parts 2, 3, & 4 due April 15, 2016 (data 
collection & reporting, faculty engagement, 
student engagement)
Parts 5, 6, & 7 due May 1, 2017 (feasibility 
study, collaboration plan, graduation 
requirement assessment)
  
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Moving Forward
Create Applied Learning culture. Use the term!
Consider building new areas/courses to expand applied 
learning in schools/colleges/departments
Showcase opportunities that exemplify applied learning
Showcase faculty who are leaders in applied learning
Develop training through ITLAL and encourage faculty 
involvement
Participate in events/promotions/video about applied 
learning
Spread a university-wide message to students: 
participate in applied learning opportunities!
UAlbany Applied 
Learning
Thank you!
Applied Learning Steering Committee:
Linda Krzykowski, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost, Student Engagement, Co-chair
Noah Simon, Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Co-chair
Jeanette Altarriba, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Education and Professor, 
Psychology
Harvey Charles, Ph.D./James Pasquill, Office of International Education and Global Strategy
Ed Engelbride, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Richard Fogarty, Ph.D., Associate Professor, History and Associate Dean for General 
Education
Debra Gelinas, Ed.D., Special Assistant to the Provost for Experiential Education
JoAnne Malatesta, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost and Director, Advisement Services Center
Cathy Parker, Associate Director, Office of Career and Professional Development
Debernee Privott, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Director, UHS 
Program
David Rousseau, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland 
Security and Cybersecurity
Sheri Stevens, Director, Community and Public Service Program
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