Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders: Case Studies of Experiential Learning Programs

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 8:00AM–8:45AM CT | Meeting Room 007CD, River Level
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
This panel explores multiple effective approaches toward building programs for student interns or employees that both enhance their educational experience and create opportunities to learn and work alongside professional staff in IT and library-related fields. Panelists will share case studies of students working as consultants on media production projects, developing online learning materials to support writing instruction, and exploring careers in IT in summer internship programs. Panelists will also facilitate a conversation for attendees to consider opportunities, challenges, and practical advice for building their own programs.

Presenters

  • Mohsin ALI

    Instructional Designer, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • Travis Grandy

    Associate Director, Learning Research & Technology, Smith College

  • Frank Mathew

    Deputy CIO and Assistant Vice President of IT, Yale University

  • Andrew Smith

    Instructional Designer for Innovative Media, Colgate University