June 18, 2023Through the Eyes of a Student: Expertise We Bringby Annelise Weaver, Azul Bellot, Gianna Smurro, Sophie Miller, and Tiffanie GrantAs undergraduate CEL Student Scholars working with the Center for Engaged Learning, we often are asked what our roles entail. Both in the context of the research itself, as well as in our partnerships, this collaborative leadership team was developed…
May 2, 2023Learning about Publishing and Engaged Learning as a CEL Internby Carissa PallanderThe Center for Engaged Learning at Elon University is an incredible resource for faculty, staff, and students. I learned about their intern position from a posting on the Elon Job Network website and began working with CEL in the fall…
April 18, 2023Delving Deep: Advice From an Elon Publishing Internby Caroline BunderWorking at the Center for Engaged Learning for two semesters has been life changing in many ways. In addition to giving me structure on Elon’s campus, my role as Senior Publishing Intern has allowed me to delve deeper into the…
March 28, 2023Art in Pedagogical Partnership Scholarship by Emily Pridgen, Kellie Keeling, J. Michael RifenburgIn a recent issue of the International Journal of Students as Partners (IJSaP), the editorial team argued that “valuing a wider range of genres” (Cook-Sather, Healey, and Matthews 2022) in IJSaP can draw more student authors to student-as-partners scholarship. They…
December 20, 2022Through the Eyes of a Student: Integration in Practiceby Ellery Ewell, Sophie Miller, and Christina WyattLast year, we, as CEL Student Scholars, had the pleasure of attending the 2021 meeting of the (Re)Examining Conditions for Meaningful Learning Research Seminar, in which we dealt with imposter syndrome, budding relationships with participants, and developing our own body…
October 13, 2022Triadic Partnership Mentoringby Jessie L. Moore60-Second SoTL – Episode 7 This week’s episode features a recent article from the open-access International Journal for Students as Partners and explores how a group mentorship scheme with students, alumni, and staff supports student learning in a distance education experience:…
September 27, 2022What’s the Risk? Student Perspective on Work-Integrated Learningby Annelise WeaverSonia Ferns, Matthew Campbell, and Karsten Zegwaard describe work-integrated learning (WIL) as “internationally recognized . . . as a strategy for ensuring students are exposed to authentic learning experiences with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practice-based tasks, ultimately…
June 24, 2022Through the Eyes of a Student: Forming an Effective and Meaningful Partnershipby Ellery Ewell, Sophie Miller, Gianna Smurro, Annelise Weaver, and Christina WyattAs the initial undergraduate Student Scholar cohorts working with the Center for Engaged Learning, we are often asked what our roles entail. Both in the context of the research itself, as well as in our partnerships, this collaborative leadership team…
November 23, 2021Through the Eyes of a Student: Attending an Interdisciplinary Multi-institutional Conference on Engaged Learningby Sophie Miller, Christina Wyatt, Ellery EwellWe, the CEL Student Scholars, were invited to attend CEL’s Conference on Engaged Learning. The conference was geared towards unpacking pedagogical approaches to engaged learning, specifically regarding capstone experiences and writing beyond the university. Many of the attendees had professional expertise…
November 9, 2021Ableism in Academia: Let’s Talk About Desksby Emily Kibler and Caroline J. KetchamEmily Kibler is a senior exercise science student at Elon University with research interests in exercise and ADHD. Emily is neurodiverse and has physical disabilities that require various mobility accommodations including a wheelchair, a bicycle, and a cane, which she…