Senate Document 06-09

                                                                                    Curriculum and Educational Policy Comm.

                                                                                    For Discussion/Action: May 3, 2006

To:      Purdue University Calumet Senate

From:  Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee

Re:      Establishment of CEP Ad Hoc Committee for Experiential Learning Initiatives

Date:   April 19, 2006

RESOLVED:

Whereas there is growing recognition in the higher education community of the positive impact of experiential learning initiatives and whereas these initiatives should be explored as a complement to the formal classroom instruction mode, the CEP recommends that the Faculty Senate form an Ad Hoc Committee representing all the Academic Schools, Academic Affairs, The Office of the Chancellor, The Center for Student Achievement, the Center for Instructional Excellence and the CEP.

MEMBERSHIP:

The following members of the Exploratory Group on Experiential Learning are hereby requested to serve on the new Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Experiential Learning Initiatives:

Prof. Lynn Zimmerman-School of Education

Prof. Janice Tazbir-School of Nursing

Prof. Barbara Mania-Farnell-School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science

Prof. Milan Dakich-School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Prof. Amlan Mitra-School of Management

Prof. James Higley-School of Technology

Prof. Rebecca H. Stankowski-Academic Affairs (Academic Deans)

Ms. Regina Biddings-Executive Assistant to the Chancellor for Engagement

Mr. Larry Steffel-Center for Student Achievement

Ms. Janice Golub-Reynolds-Center for Student Achievement

Prof. B. Lee Artz-Center for Instructional Excellence

CEP Committee Representative (to be named by CEP Chair for 2006/2007)

RATIONALE:

Experiential Learning (also called experiential education or service learning) can engage students outside the classroom setting through active participation in Cooperative Education, student teaching, practicums, study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, community service or senior design projects.  The CEP recognizes setting Educational Policy as part of its work and would like to have this Ad Hoc committee examine the current level of activity in this area and make recommendations to it for future opportunities for all Purdue Calumet Students.

IMPLEMENTATION:

Once established by the Senate, the Ad Hoc Committee shall begin its work in the Summer of 2006.  It shall explore the issues, report its findings, and make recommendations to the CEP during the 2006/2007 Academic year.

Submitted by:  Senate Curriculum and Educational Policy Committee

Amlan Mitra, Chair

Leslie Rittemeyer

Richard Roames

David Pick

Megan Pickett

Michael O’Toole                                        Vote: