Experiential Learning Day Continues to Differentiate Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Conn, March 17, 2022 – Albertus Magnus College will hold its 12th Annual Experiential Learning Day (ELD) on March 30, 2022 – one of many opportunities where teaching and learning occur outside the traditional Albertus classroom. Student learning has been enhanced by ELD – an impactful event that is the culmination of classroom instruction and collaborative research.

On March 30, students will present what they have accomplished through their research, internships, study abroad, community engagement, or service learning and how they applied what they learned to make a difference in the world. This can take the form of talks, posters, and visual and performing arts. 

“Experiential learning is the experience of doing – that hands-on applications and problem solving – both inside and outside the classroom. Then there is the reflection on that experience to connect it to their academics, their understanding of the world and other people, and to their own self-development,” said Dr. Joshua Abreu, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and assistant professor of Sociology.

“Experiential learning is an evidenced-based approach to teaching and learning that results in greater engagement by students. This improves their success in terms of better retention, graduation rates, and achieving post-graduation goals like additional education or going onto their career,” said Dr. Sean O’Connell, vice president for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty.

ELD features a Virtual Career and Internship Fair and concludes with an Awards Ceremony, where students are recognized and celebrated for their exceptional work with experiential learning.  The event includes statements from Albertus President Dr. Marc M. Camile and Dr. Sean O' Connell as well as an interview with one of the award recipients.