Charge:  The work-based learning experiences (WBLE) task force will assess the landscape of WBLEs at the university (e.g. student teaching, clinical placements, practicums, undergraduate research experiences, internships, etc.) in order to better understand how WBLEs are currently operating, so that they can be consistently tracked, assessed, given appropriate support (resources and personnel), and expanded to strengthen their value and ensure all students have an equal opportunity to participate. The group will review the ongoing work of the SCHEV SB1280 work group and make recommendations that highlight JMU experiences and concerns. The group will help JMU prepare to respond to additional requests from SCHEV and the Governor’s office related to expanding WBLE opportunities, and will be positioned to assist with submissions for funding that may be available from SCHEV and other entities. The group will recommend ways to better centralize, formalize, document, and grow our WBLE operations.

Members:

  • Siân White, College of Arts and Letters, Co-Chair
  • Steve Whitmeyer, College of Science and Mathematics, Co-Chair
  • Libby Westley, University Career Center, Co-Chair
  • Kirk Armstrong, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
  • John Burgess, Faculty Affairs and Curriculum
  • Sam Collier, College of Business
  • Emma Gibbons, University Career Center
  • Dara Hall, College of Education
  • Arin Hawse, Academic Enrollment Management
  • Keith Holland, Research and Scholarship
  • Misty Newman, Community Engagement and Volunteer Center
  • Kristina Oates, School of Professional and Continuing Education
  • Bayo Ogundipe, College of Integrated Science and Engineering
  • Chris Orem, Institutional Research
  • Katie Sensabaugh, Center for Global Engagement
  • Virginia Soenksen, College of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Mary Sullivan, Research and Scholarship
  • Felix Wang, Honors College

Reports:

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