Experiential Learning Leadership Institute 2019: Full Schedule

3:00pm MDT

Check In

Sunday June 23, 2019 3:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Registration Desk

Check In

8:30am MDT

Check In

Monday June 24, 2019 8:30am - 4:30pm MDT
Registration Desk

Check In

9:00am MDT

Fundamentals of Experiential Education

Participants in this workshop will explore the theoretical and philosophical roots of experiential education and the principles of good practice fundamental to all types of experiential learning. Participants will have an opportunity to actively explore the implications and applications of this information, and to identify the resources available for continued professional development and specific use in their programs.

Speakers

Maureen Drysdale

Monday June 24, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Charles Hunter

Pre-Conference Workshop

Audience Higher Education

9:00am MDT

K-12 Educator Workshop (Part 1)

This workshop will be an introduction/refresher to those interested or working in Experiential Education. Although it is designed for K-12 educators, it is applicable to higher education as well. This hands-on active workshop will take you through the steps in preparing for experiential education back on your campuses. Participants will explore and engage in activities related to NSEEs Eight Principles (Intention, Authenticity, Preparedness and Planning, Orientation and Training, Reflection, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement, Assessment and Evaluation, and Acknowledgment). Many of the strategies and website/apps we will use in the workshop will be beneficial to all educators in other aspects of learning.

Speakers

Leilani Nautu

Monday June 24, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Shooting Star

Pre-Conference Workshop

Audience Higher Education, K-12

9:00am MDT

Reflection

While experiences are the first E in experiential education, it is through reflection that the learning takes its root and makes lasting changes. According to Kolb, learning is a process where knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Reflection is integral to that transformation. This workshop will explore methods of guiding students to be more reflective in their experiences and following their experiences: the use of journals in reflection and models for conducting regular seminars promoting reflection and reflective conversation.

Speakers

Marti Snyder

Monday June 24, 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Whiting Room

Pre-Conference Workshop

Audience Higher Education

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Monday June 24, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Charles Hunter

Meal

1:00pm MDT

Assessement

This workshop will introduce beginners to the fundamentals of assessment in experiential learning settings and provide intermediate level assessment training for practitioners beyond the beginner’s level, who seek to improve their outcomes assessment skills. The primary goal is to assist participants in the development of an outcomes assessment plan to use at their own institution. Employing a hands-on, active learning approach, this workshop will include a mix of presentation, applied tasks, small group work, and interactive discussion.

Speakers

James Colbert

Associate Provost, Lander University

Monday June 24, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Charles Hunter

Pre-Conference Workshop

Audience Higher Education

1:00pm MDT

K-12 Educator Workshop (Part 2)

*A continuation of the morning K-12 Educator Workshop* This workshop will be an introduction/refresher to those interested or working in Experiential Education. Although it is designed for K-12 educators, it is applicable to higher education as well. This hands-on active workshop will take you through the steps in preparing for experiential education back on your campuses. Participants will explore and engage in activities related to NSEEs Eight Principles (Intention, Authenticity, Preparedness and Planning, Orientation and Training, Reflection, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement, Assessment and Evaluation, and Acknowledgment). Many of the strategies and website/apps we will use in the workshop will be beneficial to all educators in other aspects of learning.

Speakers

Leilani Nautu

Monday June 24, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Shooting Star

Pre-Conference Workshop

Audience Higher Education, K-12

1:00pm MDT

Strengthening Experiential Education at Your Institution

NSEE has pioneered the area of strategic planning related to the process of institutionalizing the full range of experiential education into educational and community institutions. This workshop addresses seven critical factors that need initial and ongoing attention: mission and values; curricular integration; faculty involvement; quality assurance and assessment; administrative infrastructure; budget integration; and strategies for change. Participants will examine alternative strategies and collaborate with one another in identifying appropriate approaches for their respective institutions/organizations.

Monday June 24, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Whiting Room

Pre-Conference Workshop

Audience Higher Education

5:00pm MDT

Welcome & Keynote

Monday June 24, 2019 5:00pm - 6:15pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

Keynote

6:15pm MDT

Mix & Mingle

Monday June 24, 2019 6:15pm - 7:00pm MDT
Southern Utah Museum of Art

Reception

7:00pm MDT

Newcomer Dinner

Monday June 24, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Depart from SUMA

Meal

7:00am MDT

Breakfast at Hotel for Hotel Guests

Tuesday June 25, 2019 7:00am - 9:00am MDT
Hotels

Meal

9:00am MDT

Podcasting for Study Abroad Programs

The presenter will share information on the use of podcasting in study abroad program using with expert interviews, instructor-generated lectures, panel discussions and student-generated content. The discussion will include podcast formats, podcast equipment, and solutions for the barriers to implementing podcasts. Three types of podcasts used in a study abroad program will be demonstrated. The attendees will brainstorm how podcasts can be used in their study abroad program or other experiential learning activity.

Speakers

Kathy Dixon

Clinical Professor, Arizona State University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Shooting Star

Interactive Session

Audience Higher Education, K-12

9:00am MDT

Recycling and Reviving Experiential Learning Programs: Shadow Days

Join the presenters as they discuss the evolution of experiential learning programs, specifically a Shadow Day program that had disintegrated and was recently revamped! This session will include how to re-establish and advance non-traditional experiential learning within a higher education program that is rapidly expanding its definitions of experiential education. Best practices regarding stakeholder partnerships, logistics, assessment and student engagement with limited resources will be covered.

Speakers

Holly Lustig

Program Coordinator, Internships & Professional Experience, University of Colorado Boulder

Gina Bortel

Assistant Director, Internships & Professional Experience, University of Colorado Boulder

Tuesday June 25, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Red Hills

Interactive Session

Audience Higher Education

9:00am MDT

Engaging Experiential Learning in Non-Traditional Students from the Educator's Perspective

The purpose of this roundtable is to obtain feedback in answer to the question “To what extent do we cultivate holistic student development in non-traditional students through experiential learning” The target audience is higher education professionals across multiple disciplines. Research includes a survey administered to non-traditional students, age 25 or older at Southern Utah University, as well as focus groups of the same population of students and faculty and staff.

Speakers

Deena Marchal

MPA Admin/Adjunct, Southern Utah University

Jennifer Leard

Student Success Advisor, Southern Utah University

Ali Siahpush

Assoc. Prof. Engineering, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Whiting Room

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education

9:00am MDT

Marketing Yourself through and Educational Study Abroad Experience

American higher education has experienced a growing trend of globalization and internationalization during the past two decades. The quality of and investment in study abroad programs are considered as an important indicator of overall institutional competitiveness. An institution that offers high-quality study abroad programs is perceived as likely to provide a stimulating and engaging, experiential learning environment for the students (Stroud, 2010).

Speakers

Tony Pellegrini

Department Chair - Teacher Education, SUU

Dr. Tony Pellegrini is a professor of Education at Southern Utah University. He received his B.A from Brigham Young University, his M.Ed. from Utah State University, and terminal degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, before eventually becoming school principal at Blanding... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Charles Hunter

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

10:00am MDT

Partnering Possibilities: Engaging International Organizations in k-12 Evironment

CHOICE Humanitarian has been working to eliminate extreme poverty since 1983. American Academy of Innovation has been seeking innovative international partners to engage in Experiential Learning. AAI and CHOICE have created an interactive, experiential, service-learning based program. Our goal is to train school and community leaders to take ownership of their own development and education, both within the country served and in the institution.

Speakers

Ryan Hagge

Academic Director, American Academy of Innovation

Marissa Bernards

Development Associate, CHOICE Humanitarian

Tuesday June 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Shooting Star

Interactive Session

Audience Higher Education, K-12

10:00am MDT

Design, Delivery, and Demonstration of Best Practice: NSEE’s New Day-long Service Learning Workshops

NSEE’s new advanced EEA workshop is anchored to the two NSEE foundational documents, the Eight Principles of Best Practice in Experiential Education and the Guiding Principles of Ethical Practice. In this ELLI session, explore the vision, development, implementation and evaluation of this unique and extended full-day workshop that provides step-by-step theoretical and practical instruction in the design, delivery and assessment of field-based experiential teaching and learning activities.

Speakers

James Colbert

Associate Provost, Lander University

Scott Blair

Director of Assessment and Sustainability, Education Abroad Network

Tuesday June 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Red Hills

Research Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

10:00am MDT

Bridging the Great Divide: Dual Enrollment of Students in Traditional Higher Education and Competency-Based Institutions

This round-table session will begin with a presentation on a dual enrollment partnership between a traditional university and a competency-based technical college in Southern Utah. The presenters will review the goals, elements, opportunities, and challenges of this initiative. Following the presentation, attendees will discuss how this type of partnership may benefit their institutions, as well as how similar programs might be implemented at their home schools.

Speakers

Steven Meredith

Assistant to the President for Institutional Effectiveness, Director of Music Technology, Southern Utah University

Will Pierce

Vice President of Instruction & Accreditation, Southwest Technical College

Dr. Will Pierce is the Vice President of Instruction at Southwest Technical College. He has over 12 years of developing and managing technical programs in the higher education and technical college systems. Prior to transitioning into higher education, Will owned and operated a successful... Read More →

James Sage

Associate Provost, Southern Utah University

Tessa Douglas

Director of Programs and Articulation, Southwest Technical College

Tuesday June 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Whiting Room

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education

10:00am MDT

Transitioning from Student to Professional Employee: Presenting an Integrative Developmental Assessment Center

An update on the 2018 ELLI Conference presentation, Developing Servant Leaders: Creating an Assessment Center for Entry Level Professionals; this session traces the ensuring steps taken to develop a full-fledged assessment center specifically designed for entry-level professionals. A collection of exercises created to assess the most important competencies as identified by the NACE, this assessment center is a comprehensive and innovative means to help prepare students for early success in their professional careers.

Speakers

Chris Leupold

Isabella Cannon Professor of Leadership, Elon University

Elizabeth Albritton

Student, Elon University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Charles Hunter

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education

10:50am MDT

Snack Break

Tuesday June 25, 2019 10:50am - 11:10am MDT
Sage Valley

Break

11:10am MDT

Moving Mountains Together- Transforming Education and Tackling Real-World Problems Through Virtual and Augmented Reality

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) of experiential learning can help students prepare to tackle complex, real-world problems. This session will highlight two virtual and augmented reality projects created by student Innovation Fellows and their faculty mentors. Participants will learn how to incorporate HIPs to guide student-driven projects and draw insights on how to set up collaborative partnerships in their organizations. In this interactive session, participants will explore the VR/AR software from their smartphones.

Speakers

Cynthia Wong

Assistant Professor, Utah Valley University

Tim Smith

Student, Utah Valley University

Luke Kennard

Student, Utah Valley University

Armen Ilikchyan

Assistant Professor, Utah Valley University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Shooting Star

Interactive Session

Audience Higher Education, K-12

11:10am MDT

Spring Training: A Collaborative Experience

This presentation will outline the details of a collaborative experience where students from two universities work together in small teams at two separate Spring Training sites over the course of a week, with the expressed purpose of developing both technical and soft skills. Additionally, the results of a qualitative examination of student perceptions of the impact of this experience on the development of both their technical and soft skills.

Speakers

Dexter Davis

Associate Professor/Sport Business Coordinator, University of Tennessee at Martin

Prof. Michael Gentile

Niagara University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Red Hills

Research Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

11:10am MDT

Hispanic Leadership Academy: From student to professional

West Texas A&M University has created a program called the Hispanic Leadership Academy. After only two cycles, this program is impacting students in positive ways and this presentation will highlight the perspective of one graduate from this program. students towards the Hispanic Leadership Academy in West Texas A&M University.

Speakers

Jonathan Cordova

Programs Coordinator, West Texas A&M University

George Pacheco Jr.

Director of Experiential Leanring, West Texas A&M University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Charles Hunter

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education

11:10am MDT

Orienteering the Mountain of School Discipline Using the Compass of Restorative Practices

Restorative practices, in small components like peer mediation and circle process, have been implemented in K-12 settings for decades. Comprehensive restorative programs, however, are just now gaining footing as states are recognizing their impact in preventing the school to prison pipeline. States, such as Utah, are currently legislating the use of these practices. Schools with secure footing in experiential learning are well prepared to navigate the territory of restorative practices because of its similar landscape.

Speakers

Chellee Rice

Dean of School Culture, American Academy of Innovation

Tuesday June 25, 2019 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Whiting Room

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Tuesday June 25, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Charles Hunter

Meal

1:00pm MDT

"Powered by PechaKucha" Session

“Powered by PechaKucha” events are one-off events that are separate from regular city-based PechaKucha Nights, and are usually held as part of festivals and conferences, but can also act as standalone events. These events include presentations that use the PechaKucha 20 images x 20 seconds format. Find out more at PechaKucha.org.

Moderators

Jacob Ward

Co-Director, Festival of Excellence, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education, K-12

1:01pm MDT

A Little Help From Your Friend: The Benefits of Peer Mentorship

This presentation will detail the experience of pairing an English 2010 class to an English 1010 class for peer mentoring. We know that having a different perspective helps students and that teaching helps learning. Pairing these classes helped students on both sides of the relationship, culminating in improved writing skills.

Speakers

Jodi Corser

Assistant Professor, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education, K-12

1:01pm MDT

Capstone Stone Project: Analyzing Section 508 in Forest Inventory Analysis Context

We would like to share our experience and lessons learned during our senior capstone project. Our group project included: SUU students: Taylor Cella, Jared Smith, Junming Chen, and Trystan Humphries; Mentor: Dr. Kesar and client: Jim Pollard. It involves Information System Students working on a real -case setting in the Forest Inventory Analysis Context. We used Accessibility Management Platform (AMP) to test and analysis the website accessibility for disability for DATIM website.

Speakers

James Pollard

Research Fellow, Southern Utah University

Taylor Cella

CIS Student, Southern Utah University

Shalini Kesar

Associate Professor of Information Systems, Southern Utah University

Associate Professor of information systems at Dept. of CSIS, Southern Utah University. Teaching and research in information systems related topics including information security. Also Program Leader for Southern Utah Aspirations NCWIT for high school girls and Southern Utah Girls... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education

1:01pm MDT

Festival of Excellence: Celebrating Academic and Creative Scholarship

Each April, Southern Utah University hosts a campus-wide all-day event celebrating the academic and creative scholarship conducted at the university. In the span of a single day, attendees have the opportunity to engage with more than 350 presentations with topics ranging from nanoparticle fabrication and set theory to jazz dance and Shakespeare. This annual event allows individuals to cross disciplines and learn about the experiential and engaged learning taking place throughout the university.

Speakers

Jacob Ward

Co-Director, Festival of Excellence, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education

1:01pm MDT

Forging a Path to 100% Participation

Centralization of experiential learning opportunity listings and participation data can enable institutes to take the necessary measures to address the needs of underrepresented student populations. In this interactive session, presenters will share several case studies and best practices on how some of SOC’s partner colleges and universities have adopted the Pathway to 100% initiative to reach previously underserved populations.

Speakers

Chris Freire

Co-Founder, Student Opportunity Center

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education, K-12

1:01pm MDT

Mountain of Possibilities: Success Stories & Strategies to Increase Awareness about Opportunities for Women in STEM.

As Engineering student at Southern Utah University (SUU) and working as a tutor, I am passionate about outreach projects that aim to: 1) Increase awareness education and career opportunities for women in STEM; 2) provide a platform for high school girls to participate in hands-on STEM activities. As an intern, this platform is used to share various success stories, lessons learned, and research with Microsoft linked the two outreach projects spearheaded by Dr. Kesar.

Speakers

Shalini Kesar

Associate Professor of Information Systems, Southern Utah University

Cierra Salcido

SUU Student, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education, K-12

1:01pm MDT

Playing well with others: How graphic design students do experienced based education

Given the nature of the industry, graphic design majors play very well with others. Their visual communication skills help to convey a multitude of messages to a variety of audiences. Partnering graphic design students with other majors to work on a combined/team project helps students from both disciplines become better communicators and makes for a memorable experience for the students.

Speakers

Tracy Dow

Chair, Communication Media Arts Dept, Southern NH University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education, K-12

1:01pm MDT

Training Students to be Professionals, Incorporating Flexibility and Experiential Learning into Your Research Program

Providing research students with adequate learning materials and methods to be successful in their daily responsibilities is a critical, and sometimes ignored, part of the training process. To mitigate the steep learning curve that accompanied our projects, the Eight Principles of Good Practice for Experiential Learning Activities were utilized in each step of our newly developed training process. Following these principles ensured that the students were adequately prepared to produce professional quality work.

Speakers

Ashley Tyler

Research Assistant, Southern Utah University

Erin Flores

Research Assistant, Southern Utah University

James Pollard

Research Fellow, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 1:01pm - 2:20pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

PechaKucha

Audience Higher Education

2:30pm MDT

Scaling & Succession within an Experiential Learning Program

Experiential learning programs are often maintained by a small group people. However, education is constantly evolving, at varying speeds. Such change might involve supporting a program amid a growing student population or preparing for rotations between faculty and leadership roles. This presentation will provide attendees the opportunity to reflect on their programs, share ways to support more students, and offer a model for creating a successful succession plan.

Speakers

Tasha Seegmiller

Director, Experiential Education & First Year Experience, Southern Utah University

Patrick Clarke

Dean, School of Integrative and Engaged Learning, Southern Utah University

Todd Petersen

Professor, English, Southern Utah University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Red Hills

Research Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

2:30pm MDT

The significance of life-experience learning: A case study of education abroad

Life presents ongoing opportunities for learning. However, as experience does not necessarily equal learning, students need to make meaning from their experiences to understand how they have grown as a result. This presentation discusses findings from a doctoral study which explores the meaning-making process of uncovering the significance of life experiences. The research was conducted in the context of education abroad but can be applied to any activity where there is potential for significant learning.

Speakers

Andrea Reid

Ms, The University of Queensland

Tuesday June 25, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Shooting Star

Research Discussion

Audience Higher Education

2:30pm MDT

Bringing the Field into the University: A Case Study Considering High Impact Practices (HIPS) in Experiential Learning and Uniting University Pre-Service Teachers with K-12 Classrooms in a Reciprocal Partnership

The presentation focuses on High Impact Practices (HIPS) considering the experiential learning project from conception to implementation. The presenter will illustrate how to embed experiential learning into the curriculum beginning with direct teaching, the course purpose, needs of the partnering organization, and student learning goals. Taking these elements and then applying them in an experiential learning setting then allows students to gain hands-on experience, debrief about the learning activity and then reflect on their experience.

Speakers

Beth Garcia

Director of Teacher Preparation and Certification, West Texas A&M University

Tuesday June 25, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Whiting Room

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

2:30pm MDT

One Perfect Day: A Unique Experiential Interdisciplinary College Senior Internship Journey

California State University, San Marcos offers students from the College of Business (COBA) and the Department of Human Development (HD) an opportunity to participate on a 5 student team hired by a community organization to complete a project utilizing their college experiences to problem solve for a real world project. This is the journey of one team hired to create a manual for establishing a surfing program for children with autism.

Speakers

Kathy Fuller

Human Development Internship Co-ordinator, CSUSM

Tuesday June 25, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Charles Hunter

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education, K-12

3:30pm MDT

Cedar Breaks National Monument

10:45am MDT

Pick Up Box Lunches

Wednesday June 26, 2019 10:45am - 10:45am MDT
TBA

Meal

10:45am MDT

Bryce Canyon Excursion / Dinner / Reflection

Wednesday June 26, 2019 10:45am - 10:00pm MDT
TBA

Excursion

7:00am MDT

Gina Bortel

Assistant Director, Internships & Professional Experience, University of Colorado Boulder

Thursday June 27, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am MDT
Whiting Room

Round Table Discussion

Audience Higher Education

10:20am MDT

Elizabeth Cox

Lead Instructor, First Year Experience, Southern Utah University

Thursday June 27, 2019 10:40am - 11:30am MDT
Red Hills

Research Discussion

Audience Higher Education

11:45am MDT

Lunch & ELLI Business

Thursday June 27, 2019 11:45am - 1:00pm MDT
Gilbert Great Hall

Meal

1:30pm MDT

Poetry in Kolob Canyon

Some may be lost when trying to pen the words of the heart or the scenic vistas of Kolob Canyon. But, while led by renowned creative writer and poet, Dr. Danielle Dubrasky, the words will flow easily. On this excursion Dr. Dubrasky will lead attendees on a short hike viewing the wondrous sights of Kolob Canyon. While in the Canyon attendees will have the opportunity to create poetry and reflect on the views of nature around them. Dinner not included.

Speakers

Danielle Dubrasky

Thursday June 27, 2019 1:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
TBA

Excursion

1:30pm MDT

Zion/Springdale Adventure

Zion National Park is one of the Wonders of Southern Utah located just north of Springdale, the cutest town in Washington County. This excursion will be a minimally guided experience of Zion and Springdale. For the more adventurous hiker, a group guide will lead hikers to the top of Angel’s Landing (limit of 20, 10 to the top). Participants will have the opportunity to hike trails they are comfortable with. If you are interested in just a day of galleries, shopping and food, experience Southern Utah culture, art, food, and shops of Springdale, the city at the mouth of Zion. Participants will be free to explore on their own the many opportunities offered by Zion National Park and Springdale. Dinner is on your own.

Thursday June 27, 2019 1:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
TBA

Excursion