Experiential Learning & GACE

To summarize the influential work of David Kolb, Experiential Learning is a process initiated by an experience that demands reflection. This reflection informs abstract thinking that draws conclusions on the experience which compels the learner to act or experiment based on what they learned.

GACE’s Experiential Learning Committee examines and responds to the needs of experiential based education programs in Georgia with a focus on career-related experiences integrated with post-secondary education. In particular, the Committee focuses on Cooperative Education, Externships, Internships, Field Study, Practicums, Job Shadowing and Service-Learning Experiences.

GACE Members: If you would like to share an experiential learning resource or include your company/institution as an example, contact Experiential Learning Committee Chair, Andrew Potter.

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Upcoming Events

For event details and registration information on GACE Experiential Learning Events, please visit our Events Page.

GACE Members: Examples of Experiential Learning in Practice

Agnes Scott College Internships & Career Development: https://www.agnesscott.edu/office-of-internship-and-career-development/index.html

Georgia Gwinnett College Internship Program: https://www.ggc.edu/student-affairs/student-services/career-services/student-career-services/internships-career-services
Georgia State University EPIC Program: https://epic.gsu.edu/
Kennesaw State University Internships & Co-ops Program: https://careers.kennesaw.edu/employers/internship-coop.php
University of Georgia Experiential Learning Initiative: https://el.uga.edu/
University of North Georgia Internship Program: https://ung.edu/career-services/online-career-resources/internships/index.php

Experiential Learning Resources

Associations & Organizations

American Association of Colleges and Universities High Impact Practices: https://www.aacu.org/trending-topics/high-impact
Association for Experiential Education: https://www.aee.org/
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning: https://www.cael.org/
National Association of Colleges and Employers: https://www.naceweb.org/
Society for Experiential Education: https://www.societyforee.org/
World Association for Cooperative & Work-Integrated Education: https://waceinc.org/

Research