First Experiential Learning Expo a success

The inaugural HHP Experiential Learning Expo was held in the Rivers Building on April 25, organized by Jennifer Cranford, HHP’s director of special programming and learner success and support. This unique event provided students and mentors the platform to present their work in experiential learning, emphasizing the importance of student transformative experiences to a floating and engaged audience.

Students discuss an experiential learning project.

Students created posters as a point of introduction for conversations. Some examples of celebrations in experiential learning success:

• Internship experiences

• Capstone

• Research labs

• Study abroad

• Independent studies

• HHP Ambassadors

• MCH-STEP

• Honors college projects

• Employment opportunities

• Professionally Purple Closet

• Class projects

• Student organizations

The event was held on ECU’s reading day, which serves as a transition from semester classes to the start of final exams.