| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.50 |
| Liaison | Brian Kelley |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2025 |
Christopher Newport University
AC-4: Applied Learning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Linda
Manning Director, Center for Sustainability in Education Center for Sustainability in Education |
4.1 Applied learning for sustainability program
List or sample of currently active/available applied learning or living laboratory experiences for students that address sustainability challenges:
The following links tell the story of applied learning opportunities at CNU:
Freshman Math Tutors + Local Schoolkids = The Right Answer
Geography Class Puts Community Service on the Map
Students Dig Deep to Transform City Green Spaces
Making Sense of Numbers that Add Up to ‘The Best Life’
Are three or more institutional departments or units currently supporting solutions-focused applied learning or living laboratory experiences for students?:
Are there processes or tools in place to assess the success of the applied learning projects?:
Description of the processes or tools used to assess the success of the applied learning projects:
Community Engaged Learning (CEL) courses, the Bonner Service Scholars Program, the Sustainability Fellowship program, and the Community Engagement Fellowship program are assessed based on summative reflections, reports, or yearly assessments that students, faculty supervisors, and community partners conduct.
The Center for Community Engagement provides a list of current courses that are focused on community-engaged learning and research that can be found at this website.
Is there an online portal or equivalent vehicle that documents completed, current, and/or prospective applied learning projects?:
Description of and/or website URL for the online portal or equivalent vehicle that documents completed, current, and/or prospective applied learning projects:
The Center for Community Engagement has a repository for their projects. It can be found at this website: https://cnuengage.org/programs/community-engagement-fellowship/projects/
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