International Experiential Learning Institute (IELI) 2014

Mark your calendars for May 21-23, 2014 as Memorial University hosts the second International Experiential Learning Institute in St. John’s, Newfoundland.  In partnership with the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), NIRSA – Leaders in Collegiate Recreation and Memorial University we are excited to bring 80 individuals from Canada and the United States interested in experiential learning together to hear from experts in the field and learn from each other. 

The Institute will emphasize experiential education and how this kind of learning relates to campus engagement. Topics for sessions include: developing learning outcomes, experiential leadership training, effective reflection techniques, and assessment practices.  Our Scholar in Residence for the event is Dr. Susan Komives who will be discussing the theoretical foundation of experiential learning, developmental readiness and how one model, The Social Change Model, integrates with the theory and practice.

Learning outcomes for the event include:

•Meet professionals from other institutions internationally that are engaging students with experiential learning

•Learn how student engagement can be supported thorough experiential learning

•Gain skills to develop effective experiential learning practices on their campuses

•Engage in hands-on experiential learning activities through the culture of Newfoundland

The days will be filled with learning about and/or adding to your knowledge in Experiential Learning, opportunities to share best practices, explore student leadership exchanges with other colleges/universities in Canada and/or U.S., and dive into experiential opportunities as part of the learning.  Exposure to Newfoundland’s rich culture, both in St. John’s and outside will be part of the curriculum. 

Registration is 495.00 and includes most meals and all experiential events.  Rooms have been blocked for participants at Memorial’s new residence that opened in September 2013 at a rate of 30.00 per night taxes included.  If you do not wish to stay on campus hotel options are available on the website.

NIRSA is hosting the webpage and registration form which can be found at: https://www.nirsa.org/wcm/Grow/Institutes/International_Experiential_Leadership_Institute/wcm/_Grow/Institutes_Symposia/International_Experiental_Leadership_Institute/_2013/International_Experiential_Learning_Institute.aspx?hkey=b7bf74e0-de91-4832-9007-f73cd9bf2592  

With a limited number of seats for Canadian participants we hope for representation from across the country from multiple institutions and organizations.  

Memorial is also delighted to host CACEE 2014 May 25-28, 2014.  Why not hit two great PD opportunities with one airfare. Hope to see you in May and if you have any questions please Jennifer Browne at jbrowne@mun.ca.