Mindset in Motion (MIM)

In the latest episode of Mindset in Motion, we sit down with Dr. Annie Jonas, the newly appointed Dean of the Center for Experiential Learning and Careers at Warren Wilson College. Dr. Jonas dives deep into the college’s unique work-based learning model, where every student gains hands-on experience as part of a work crew, developing valuable skills like carpentry, plumbing, and accounting. Beyond career readiness, she explains how this approach fosters civic engagement and a strong sense of purpose in students. Dr. Jonas also shares insights into Warren Wilson’s long-standing commitment to experiential education and how the college’s curriculum integrates practical work with academic learning to empower students for meaningful careers and lives of service. Tune in to discover how this transformative model is shaping the future of higher education!  Show notes/Links https://www.warren-wilson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Our-Progressive-Promise-REV5-1.pdf The Lens of Civic Identity: A Developmental Model for Undergraduate Education https://journals.publishing.umich.edu/mjcsl/article/id/5133/

In this episode of Mindset in Motion, Bill Heinrich, Director of Mindset by Symplicity, is joined by Josh Meyer, Director of the McNair Scholars Program at Montana State University, Bozeman, and Tiana Irouje, Director of Student Engagement and Success at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between the definitions of and access to experiential learning focusing on the importance of collaborative learning among scholars and practitioners, offering insights into different approaches to bridging these concepts.   This podcast is in partnership with the ELTHE Journal, which captures the best current scholarship in experiential learning: how it can be defined, strengthened, promoted, and assessed for the sake of educational effectiveness and equity.

In this episode of the Mindset in Motion podcast, join Dr. Bill Heinrich in conversation on one of three episodes dedicated to the latest articles in the ELTHE Journal. Here, Bill explores how institutional context and culture shape the practice of experiential learning. Our guests, ELTHE authors of “Revisiting SEE’s Principles of Good Practice for Experiential Education: Exploring Institutional Context and Culture” Elisa Avila from Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Rebekah Harriger from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Dennis McCunney from East Carolina University, and Ben Trager from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the critical interaction of on-campus location and experiential learning practices. They also delve into how diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the design of these programs, share strategies for effectively communicating the value of experiential learning to students and families, and examine the role of third-space professionals who navigate the intersection of academic and career education.   This podcast is in partnership with the ELTHE Journal, which captures the best current scholarship in experiential learning: how it can be defined, strengthened, promoted, and assessed for the sake of educational effectiveness and equity.

In this episode of Mindset in Motion, Dr. Tiffany Herbert, Associate Vice President for Health and Well-Being at California State University, Dominguez Hills, dives deep into the intrinsic connection between experiential learning and well-being. Bill asks Dr. Herbert to expand on her argument that experiential learning is a form of wellbeing, offering listeners a unique perspective shaped by her background in clinical psychology, outlining a concept map where wellbeing and experiential learning intersect and support each other, providing a holistic approach to education. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for building organization-wide wellness practices that enhance the overall educational experience.  This podcast is in partnership with the ELTHE Journal, which captures the best current scholarship in experiential learning: how it can be defined, strengthened, promoted, and assessed for the sake of educational effectiveness and equity.

Why does experiential learning resonate with students and learners? What can we learn from experiential learning in the social work sphere? Join Bill Heinrich in conversation this month with Dr. Christine Norton, a licensed clinical social worker and professor of social work at Texas State and certified adventure therapist. In this episode, Dr. Norton highlights how experiential education resonates deeply with learners, enabling them to engage cognitively, affectively, behaviorally, and somatically. Bill and Christine explore the challenges and opportunities in scaling up experiential education on college campuses and the need for faculty training and support, and equitable access to learning experiences.Through practical examples from her social work classes, she illustrates how hands-on experiences, such as mock therapy sessions and role-playing, help students develop crucial skills and self-awareness.  There are some deep cuts in the episode, so listen for these references: J. Rost, C. Swayze, J. McCormick, Middle Tennessee State University Experiential Learning at Scale  https://doi.org/10.46787/elthe.v6i2.3561Christine Norton and Steve Smith on Inclusive Risk and Learninghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-you-want-to-be-an-inclusive-risk-manager/id1731859884?i=1000656257572 Christine Norton’s TedXhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SskOLn8JDc

In this episode, Dr. Amy Cicchino, is joined by current students enrolled in a variety of degree programs across different states and program types. The student panel discussion dives into topics such as transformation, engagement, career outcomes, and deep learning that transcends time and contexts. Join us for this thought-provoking episode where students share stories of profound learning experiences that have shaped their understanding of the world, their careers, and their futures. This episode has a partner episode (S4.Ep14) in which we discuss and explore student learning: *This episode is produced in partnership with the Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal and the editor in chief, Ken O’Donnell. It is one of four podcasts published with this issue that highlights ELTHE authors,  their research, and insights.

Hear from Dr. Anne Price and Dr. Michael Savoie as they discuss their institution's QEP-driven Experiential Learning project.  many EL projects are just getting started, but this group has accomplished a lot in a few years, solved for categorization and assessment and are facing a new challenge: scale and integration.  The authors discuss their new ELTHE article with me and give some great tips on making this work equitable and inclusive for students and faculty alike.

Michael Holden of Queen's University joins us to talk about his and colleagues research about an interdisciplinary, community based, experiential project. The findings give us great insight into additional motivations of learners in their doctoral studies.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Cicchino and Dr. Patrick Green join our host, Bill Heinrich to reflect on the student roundtable (S4, ep13) and take a deep dive into experiential learning and its impact on students today. Together, they share their perspectives on how engaged experiential learning can unlock the value of higher education and contribute to solving complex problems. Tune in to gain valuable insights into why trusting students and involving them in decision making processes is key to delivering experiential learning effectively. This episode is one of four produced for this issue in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal. The guests did a great job living out their theory-to-practice mindset and talked about their scholarly influences, so here are links to all the mentions:University of Toronto’s Innovation Hub led by Julia Allworth: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/innovation-hub/Dee Fink on Creating Significant Learning Experiences or  https://www.bu.edu/sph/files/2014/03/www.deefinkandassociates.com_GuidetoCourseDesignAug05.pdfJack Mezirow's theory of transformative learning - https://www.ecolas.eu/eng/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Mezirow-Transformative-Learning.pdfJohn Hattie's from sage on the stage to guide on the side https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XWMAteuaksJudith Ramalay’s essay on the challenge of higher education https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1043282.pdfAssessing Experiential learning Heinrich, W. F., & Green, P. M. (2020). Remixing Approaches to Experiential Learning, Design, and Assessment. Journal of Experiential Education, 43(2), 205-223. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053825920915608 High Impact Practices Kuh, G., O’Donnell, K., & Schneider, C. G. (2017). HIPs at Ten. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 49(5), 8–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/00091383.2017.1366805Students as Partners Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., & Bovill, C. (2014). Engaging students as partners in learning and teaching: A guide for faculty. Jossey-Bass.Jesse Stommel on Trusting StudentsSupiano, B. (2019, Oct. 27). Forget grades and Turnitin. Start trusting students. The Chronicle of Higher Education. https://www.chronicle.com/article/forget-grades-and-turnitin-start-trusting-students/

Bryn Lottig is now a best selling author. Her new book, No Child Left Inside: Transforming the Next Generation Through Experiential Learning. I had the chance to connect with Bryn to talk about this new publication and dig in on some of the big ideas that are underlying experiential learning , nature based learning, outdoor time and the ways that learning occurs!

Today we connect with Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half-Full Consulting!  Claire and I were classmates long ago and recently reconnected to talk about Artificial Intelligence in Student Affairs.  Claire has served in many roles, including VPSA and now consults with campus organizations about AI, getting started, and what to avoid. Her insights are clear and timely.  We also take a listener question from a seasoned Student Success practitioner, Dr. Jeff Burrow of the University of Toronto.  Tune in for this lively conversation about important technological advances. Find Claire at https://www.drclairebrady.com/and https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebradyedd/

Lucy Morrison, Levi Thiele and Katia Maxwell discuss with Bill there new definition of Experiential Learning, grounded in their scholar-practitioner experiencesThe authors come out strong with this opener: "The current movement to institutionalize Experiential Education (EE) reflects contemporary concerns about the perceived value of investing in education.”This definition reflects EL’s interdisciplinary foundations.Not to be missed, the article includes a powerful approach to interdisciplinary collaboration. These authors care about, practice, and endeavor to improve student experience through EL.Download the original article here: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

Tyler Hough, Executive Director of the Chicago Center and the Philadelphia Center. A social entrepreneur and nonprofit strategist, Tyler Hough has spent the past decade plus building and leading organizations that make a difference in the world. Bill and Tyler cover some ground on Educating Cultural ChameleonsEL as a "flexible ensemble of processes"Matching Cultural Intelligence learning process with Experiential LearningAssessing on multiple layers of outcomes of Cultural intelligenceAnticipating shorter and more widely used cultural immersion programs as an alternative to more expensive ways of delivery, to create more access and equitable outcomesDownload the article here: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

In this episode of Mindset in Motion, "Deciphering the Defining Features of Experiential Learning," we have the honor of hosting Dr. Josh Meyer, an educationalist with extensive expertise in experiential education. Join us as we delve into the complexities and approaches of deciphering the definitions of experiential learning, exploring its convergence with other educational disciplines, the importance of operationalizing EL, and the resistance to standardization in practice. Tune in to gain valuable insights into what defines Experiential Learning in this third installment of ELTHE podcast episodes.*This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights.References: Joplin, L. (1981). On Defining Experiential Education. Journal of Experiential Education, 4(1), 17-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/105382598100400104Download the article here: https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

Join us in this episode as we explore the integration of inquiry-based experiences in biology curriculum. Our host, Bill Heinrich, is joined by Dr. Sonal Singhal, Dr. Karin Kram, and Dr. Charlene McCord from California State University, Dominguez Hills. They share their expertise and insights on the benefits of teaching biology through experiential methods, the impact of experiential learning on student and faculty development, and the importance of building sustainable changes in curriculum. Get inspired by their innovative approaches and learn how they are using their work to drive positive changes in the field of biology education, in this third installment of the ELTHE podcast episodes. *This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights.Download the original article at https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

In this episode, Dr. David Kolb, Dr. George Kuh, and Dr. Alice Kolb join moderator Dr. Patrick Green to discuss the foundations and the future of Experiential Learning. These leading scholars share their current definitions of Experiential Learning, delve into their surprising entry points into the field, explore how it affects the brain and contributes to learning, and call for greater collaboration between scholars and practitioners. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the power and future of Experiential Learning in this third installment of ELTHE podcast episodes.*This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal and the editor in chief, Ken O’Donnell. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights. Download the scholarly articles here (free with an email)  https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe

Ryan McRae of HubSpot talks about his career in training and various transitions between roles.  Ryan’s career spans Higher Education, training for the US military, and several well known brands.  Hear how he thinks about going from zero to one with trainees, how he lowers barriers to learning, and how he makes it fun to be part of a new team! Ryan McRae has been with HubSpot for 2 years as a Senior Facilitator. Previous he was an Onboarding Facilitator at Groupon for 3 years and a Trainer at Apple for 5 years. Training is his passion and when he's not HubSpotting, he's a board game fanatic and a fiction writer. He lives in Chicago, IL which is probably the best city in the world.

From "Rudy" to "The Internship" to "The Social Network," movies and media that highlight the collegiate and early-career experience are abundant. In this lighthearted episode, Brad Thomson, Senior Technical Analyst, and Vanessa Phong, Product Success Coach, Orbis, chat about their favourite films in this genre and explore how media portrayals of the post-secondary or early career experience have shaped or reflected their own. In this MIM episode, we're kicking it Old School by revisiting film narratives that thematically address(ed) life on campus and new to the workforce. In the process, we unexpectedly unpacked themes of our own, such as the significance of skills development, support systems, and committing to the process of career development. "I've been ready for this my whole life." - Rudy, "Rudy" (Film)

Café spaces, particularly on college campuses, serve as vibrant community hubs, caffeinated ones, at that. Saxbys has ingeniously transformed these spaces into student-run businesses, placing coffee shops right on campus and entrusting students with their entire operation. This innovative initiative fosters experiential learning as students take the lead in managing day-to-day café To-Do's, often in intergenerational teams, fostering a strong sense of belonging and giving purpose to participants career readiness journeys. While the conventional view of cafes may evoke images of baristas, Saxbys broadens the perspective to encompass various roles, such as human resources, marketing, financial management, event planning, and leadership development. In our latest podcast, join Liz Langemak, Director of Academic Platforms, Saxbys, as she sheds light on the significance of this innovative approach. Discover how it functions, why it matters, and how you can leverage this unique learning experience to your advantage. Embrace the transformative power of the café model in shaping not only your academic journey but also your career path.

In this episode we talk about how Simulation Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada, and Douglas College use simulations-based experiential learning techniques to scale up clinical competencies for health sciences and allied health fields. The pandemic was one catalyst for this growing trend of simulation in healthcare and the recognition of its value in helping students achieve relevant competencies. Simulations-based learning brings institutions, organizations, and employers together to ensure students can fulfill their skillsets in-line with the current and future needs of their hopeful industry through the emulation of real-world circumstances, processes, and challenges. Through this conversation we learn about the best practices of facilitating, applying, and scaling virtual simulation and how you can also benefit from this approach to experiential learning.