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Quality Enhancement Plan
Applied Learning
Applied learning experiences (ALEs) engage students in hands-on, mentored activities that activate their W&M education, sparking reflection and promoting academic, professional and personal growth. ALEs take place beyond traditional learning spaces and are framed around four key criteria:
- Clearly defined learning outcomes
- Systematic and structured supervisor/mentor feedback
- Opportunities for ongoing reflection
- Synthesis and/or application of learning
Applied Learning for All
Applied Learning for All is William & Mary’s vision for access to applied learning opportunities that are compensated, credited and coached. A collaborative team that includes the Charles Center, the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and the University Registrar’s Office will initially focus on four types of undergraduate applied learning experiences. We will pilot approaches to removing access barriers, deepening the impact of the experiences and tracking student experiences that we can then spread to other experiences and student populations.
Applied Learning in Action
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Internship showcase highlights impactful summer experiences
Over 150 undergraduate students who spent the summer pursuing their passions through impactful internships and research shared their experiences at the third annual Fall Internship & Applied Learning Showcase Aug. 29 in the Sadler Center. -
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Mission impossible: W&M seniors juggle multiple honors theses
A daunting task to finish one thesis, seniors Liam Staker, Adam Jutt, Maryclaire O’Brien, and Sarah Sakly have undertaken the seemingly impossible task of completing two theses each during the 2024-25 academic year.
Contact Us
For questions, please reach out to the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement or the Charles Center.