Elon University Focus Report on Connecting Knowledge and Experiences

I. Introduction
II. Programs seeking to connect knowledge and experience
III. Experiential Programs
IV. Issues and Objectives
V. Issue #1: Enhancing academic quality
VI. Issue #2: Enhancing institutional support
VII. Issue #3: Providing increased opportunities for students
VIII. Issue #4: Improving assessment
IX. Issue #5: Improving communication about programs and among programs
X. Issue #6: Using technology to enhance the connection between knowledge and experience
XI. Conclusion
XII. Questions for the consultant
XIII. Forum summary

Committee Members:
*Mr. Tait Arend, Director of Leadership and Organization Development
Dr. Connie Book, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communications
Dr. Steven Braye, Associate Professor of English, Director of General Studies
Ms. Pam Brumbaugh, Director of Experiential Education
Dr. Ann Cahill, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Dr. Clyde Ellis, Associate Professor of History
Dr. Nancy Harris, Associate Professor of Biology, Associate Dean of Elon College, The College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Catherine King, Associate Professor of Psychology
Ms. Pam Kiser, Professor of Human Services
*Dr. Bob Orndorff, Director of the Career Center
Dr. William Rich, Dean of International Programs, Focus Committee Secretary
Dr. Laura Roselle, Associate Professor of Political Science, Focus Committee Chair
Dr. Robert Vick, Assistant Professor of Biology

*No longer employed at Elon University