The Value of Experiential Learning and Co-Curricular Activities: Research from the AU Core

Date: Wednesday, May 14

Time: 12:30 PM  – 1:30 PM

Location: MGSC 305 and virtually via Zoom (Join the zoom session)

Presenter: Kurt Braddock (Assistant Professor, SOC; AU Core Faculty Fellow)

This session will explore how experiential learning and co-curricular activities enhance student satisfaction, academic success, and retention—three key outcomes tied to AU’s educational mission. Dr. Braddock, a CTRL AU Core Faculty Fellow, will present recent research findings on the impact of these engaged learning experiences and discuss practical ways to integrate them into your teaching. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, offering participants the opportunity to reflect on how these approaches can improve student engagement and institutional goals. This session will be especially valuable for faculty seeking to strengthen student learning through innovative teaching methods. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Evaluate the impact of co-curriculars and experiential learning on AU students’ satisfaction, academic excellence, and retention 

• Identify ways to incorporate co-curriculars and experiential learning into their own teaching