HomeProgramsCEL Student Scholars Through the Eyes of the Student Scholars Share: Section NavigationSkip section navigationIn this sectionCEL Student Scholars Meet the Scholars Through the Eyes of the Scholars Current Research Teams 2025-2028 Research Focus 2024-2027 Research Focus 2023-2026 Research Focus Past Research Teams 2022-2025 Research Focus 2021-2024 Research Focus 2021-2023 Research Focus Application Information Read blog posts by CEL Student Scholars and their faculty/staff partners. Identifying Factors that Influence WIL Participation Work-integrated learning can be a valuable part of a student’s collegiate experience. Among the most common WIL experiences has been the internship, which is “a form of experiential education that exists to introduce practical realities and processes to students while… Through the Eyes of a Student: Integration in Practice Last 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… What’s the Risk? Student Perspective on Work-Integrated Learning Sonia 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… Assessing Risk in Work-Integrated Learning What is WIL (Work-Integrated Learning)? Work-integrated learning (WIL) refers to student-centered internships, co-ops, field placements, and other experiences that connect classroom learning with real work experience, fostering personal and professional skills that are beneficial for career exploration and development. Though… Using Social Media to Support Student Peer Relationships As academics from a large, modern UK university (Claire) and a medium-sized public US university (Mimi), we have been working with the Center for Engaged Learning as attendees in the (Re)Examining Meaningful Learning Experiences research seminar series for the last… Through the Eyes of a Student: Forming an Effective and Meaningful Partnership As 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… Through the Eyes of a Student: Attending an Interdisciplinary Multi-institutional Conference on Engaged Learning We, 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… Through the Eyes of a Student: A Restructured Approach to Igniting Conversation We, the CEL Student Scholars, were given the opportunity to present at the Conference for Engaged Learning’s Ignite session. An Ignite Presentation is intended to initiate conversation following a brief introduction on a topic. With Ignite’s slogan being “enlighten us,… < 1 2 3 4 >
