Center for Engaged Learning
Preparing students through real-world experience, exploration, and reflection.
Learn, apply, reflect
No matter the area of interest, real-world experience and reflection enable students to apply their education to their daily lives – giving them a leg up on others as they leave campus to pursue careers or further their education.
The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) collaborates with campus, community, and industry partners to expand engaged learning opportunities for undergraduate students inside and beyond the classroom.
What is engaged learning?
Students apply their knowledge to expand and deepen their skillset by participating in intentional experiences inside and beyond the classroom which require reflection, perspective taking, critical thinking, and active exploration.
Engaged Learning Programs
Made possible through partnership
Central to the success of an engaged learning experience is the access to and quality of opportunities provided to students. The Center comprises two offices, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity and the Office of Experiential Learning. These offices—along with other campus partners—connect students with engaged learning activities, such as internships, community engagement, study abroad, and academic courses with an engaged learning component.
Industry partners
We also partner with local and national employers, who gain early access to UofL students for learning opportunities that could lead to future employment. Contact us to learn more about our industry partnership opportunities.
Community partners
We partner with community groups to increase student participation in community service activities. Students can help propel your organization's mission by bringing diverse perspectives and skill sets to your cause. Contact us to learn more about engaging students with your community project.
Faculty partners
We want to know about your current experiential learning or undergraduate research opportunities. Haven’t started yet? We’re ready to help with training and resources which are provided in collaboration with the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Community Engagement. Contact us to learn more about including an experiential learning opportunity in your course.
