Breaking Boundaries 2017
Developing, Assessing, and Scaling Curricular and Co-Curricular Experiential Learning Opportunities

Experiential learning, in its many different forms, can be transformative for students and can lead
to increased rates of retention and engagement. As demonstrated in the University Plan for
Experiential Learning submitted to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office in June 2016, CUNY’s colleges
are already actively engaged in experiential education practices. At the same time, there is
tremendous opportunity—and enthusiasm—for increasing and diversifying experiential learning
opportunities (ELOs) for students. CUNY’s 2017 Experiential Learning Symposium aims to convene
conversations about maximizing the effectiveness and reach of both curricular and co-curricular
approaches.

Visit CUNY’s Experiential Learning website to view details of CUNY’s categorical definitions of ELO,
which are necessarily broad, given the distinct priorities and strengths of its various colleges and
the wide spectrum of students they serve.

City Tech Faculty presentations:

Title: Expansion of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences in the Engineering Technologies
Presenters: Pamela Brown, Benito Mendoza, and Gerarda Shields

Title: Translation: Connecting Theory with Practice
Presenters: Claudia Hernandez Feiks and Ting Chin

Title: Interdisciplinary Studies at CItyTech: Unique Objectives and Exemplary Assessments
Presenters: Amanda Almond, Sean MacDonald, and Jason Montgomery

Title: The City of Light and The Big Apple: Experiential Learning at City Tech
Presenter: Thalia E. Warner

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