Experiential & Community-Engaged Learning, or EXCEL, promotes reciprocity and inspires reflection, leading to more sustainable, applied ways of understanding. The EXCEL Center was created to support faculty with funding and resources for experiential learning course projects.
Learning can become deeply meaningful when “learning by doing” is expanded to include interacting, including, valuing, and reflecting. Your students will:
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Field trip to Meow Wolf art exhibit in Denver to explore color theory/design and network with FLC alums.
Collaborative class project partnering with local 9-R educators to explore teacher persistence and overall resiliency in the profession.
Field trip to Fenceline Cider in Mancos to explore the history of cidermaking and orcharding in Southwest Colorado.
Class project working with Pet Haus to develop a marketing strategy for a local business.
Collaborative class project designing ski safety marketing materials for regional ski resorts.
Collaborative class project to help build/design SOIL Learning Lab at Riverview Elementary School.
Partnering with 6 immigrant members of our community to lead class presentations/discussions with students about the immigrant life experience
Student Activity Waivers are required for off campus travel with students.
It is the student’s responsibility to get waivers to the faculty and the faculty’s responsibility to ensure all waivers are collected before going to the field. The student immediately receives a copy of the completed waiver. The Dean and Provost’s office only has copies if something happens to the faculty member in the field.
Learn about the Risk Management Policy for Academic Programs Held Off Campus.
To reduce travel expenses, a faculty member can complete an online training to drive a FLC van ($65/day plus gas) for 12 people (including driver).
To become an authorized van driver, contact: Bill DonelanPhone: 970-382-6926Email: wjdonelan@fortlewis.edu.
Learn about van rentals and procedures.
EXCEL Center Co-coordinatorAcademic HubPhone: 970-247-7237Email: clausen_r@fortlewis.edu
EXCEL Center Co-coordinatorAcademic Hub
Phone: 970-247-6295Email: dlpowers@fortlewis.edu