AALHE 2017 Annual Conference

In this session, participants experience the reflections of two PhD candidates, one who returned to school after nearly 20 years in the workforce and one student who is transitioning directly from an undergraduate degree into a combined masters and PhD path. Their program of choice, Evaluation, Statistics, and Measurement PhD program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, focuses on an experiential curriculum design with the goal of immersing students in real world application of skills (Kolb & Kolb 2005) to promote purposeful engagement in evaluations and confidence in their professional abilities. Hear how your PhD program can be turned into a meaningful and engaging experience for students of all ages and work experience. Enhance your department and promote your university by learning experiential program design techniques that will encourage applicants and stimulate students.