Learn by Doing: Faculty-Led Short-Term Study Abroad – Designing and Developing Experiences

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the University of Cincinnati (UC), named by the 2016 Princeton Review as one of the “Nation’s Best” institutions for undergraduate education (Robinette, T., 2015, August 4. UC continues streak of recognition as one of nation’s best universities. Retrieved from http://www.uc.edu/news/nr.aspx?id=22016), and their commitment to growing international experiential learning opportunities for its student population in accordance with strategic plans and focused administrative goals. One department identified by UC for strategic growth of international experiential learning opportunities is the Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education. An International Experiential Learning Committee (IELC) was formed to help study, crystallize, and move forward these university initiatives.

Citation

Damschroder, C.B. (2016), "Learn by Doing: Faculty-Led Short-Term Study Abroad – Designing and Developing Experiences", University Partnerships for International Development (Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Vol. 8), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 229-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-364120160000008020