The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) connects you with opportunities to enhance your learning experiences inside and beyond the classroom. Every student is encouraged to complete an engaged learning experience before graduation to help develop career-readiness competencies, like critical thinking, communication, leadership and teamwork. Students who complete at least two engaged learning experiences may be eligible to receive the CARDS EXCEL distinction and cords.
Benefits of engaged learning
- Understand and apply course material
- Expand your view of the world, including appreciation of community and diversity
- Gain insight into your skills, interests, passions and values
- Collaborate with diverse organizations and people
- Develop professional practices and skill sets
- Improve your community through civic engagement
- Boost your self-confidence and leadership skills
- Earn graduation cord and distinction through CARDS EXCEL
Benefits of engaged learning
- Understand and apply course material
- Expand your view of the world, including appreciation of community and diversity
- Gain insight into your skills, interests, passions and values
- Collaborate with diverse organizations and people
- Develop professional practices and skill sets
- Improve your community through civic engagement
- Boost your self-confidence and leadership skills
- Earn graduation cord and distinction through CARDS EXCEL