Experiential
Learning Program (ELP)
The
Experiential Learning Program (ELP) is designed
for students pursuing graduate studies at HNU
to apply classroom learning to a real world setting. For full consideration, a student must have been accepted to graduate studies at HNU. A separate application from the graduate application is required for the Experiential Learning Program. Please see below for a list of opportunities and vacancies.
Positions
- Nemanja Colovic, Soccer (W)
- Brittany North, Soccer (W)
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- Petar Triva, Soccer (M)
- Dragan Hinic, Soccer (M)
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- Bryan Mall, Volleyball (M)
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- Cheyene Hambey, Volleyball (W)
- Michelle Meyers, Volleyball (W)
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- Patrick Coffey, Basketball (W)
- Joshua Smith, Basketball (W)
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- Randy Carter, Basketball (M)
- Joshua Hurd, Basketball (M)
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- Nick Shea , X-Country (M)
- [Vacant], X-Country (W)
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- Chelsie Antelope, Athletics
- Fabian Lopez, Athletics
- Erika Reed, Athletics
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- Libby Hogan, Residence Life
- Joshua Redden, Campus Activities
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- Maribel Lopez, Center for Social Justice &
Civic
Engagement
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- Katelyn Heinrich, Softball
- Kaitlyn Stutz, Softball
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- Benjamin Liepman, Baseball
- Adam Koontz, Baseball
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- Trina Slapeka, Women's Tennis
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- Carolina Vargas, Campus Ministry
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- Christiana Hargrave, Counseling Psychology
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New
or First Time Applicants
Confirm
that a position is open: Available
positions will be posted on the Experiential Learning and Human Resources pages on the HNU web site. |
Apply
to the graduate program: HNU
offers graduate programs in Business, Counseling Pychology, Culture and Spirituality, Education, English, Music and Nursing. For graduate students to be
eligible for the Experiential Learning Program (ELP),
they must be admitted to and making satisfactory progress
in a graduate program. |
Apply
to the ELP program:
- Submit
to Human Resources a letter
of interest (LOI) that explains your educational and career
interests as well as your reason for applying to the Experiential Learning Program (ELP).
This letter should clearly identify the position(s)
in the program that you would like to pursue.
- Include
a professional resume.
- Provide
the names and contact information of three references
who can speak to your ability to pursue graduate
studies and/or your competencies for meeting the responsibilities of a GA position.
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Current
or Continuing Students
| By May 10 of each year,
supervisors will conduct an evaluation of each Graduate Assistant. |
- By
May 15th of each year, each Graduate Assistant must provide to their
supervisor and to the Director of the Experiential Learning Program, written notice of their interest to return.
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| Position appointments will be made
by July 1st. Students wishing to renew current appointments will be considered depending on progress
made, as defined by the evaluation process. |
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Compensation
| 1. |
- Graduate
students participating in the Experiential Learning
Program (ELP) will work on average, 24 hours per
week in their assigned areas, from July 1st to June 30th (the term of their appointment).
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| 2. |
Appointments
are for up to 12 months and are renewable annually providing
the student is in good academic standing, making progress
towards a master's degree, and realizing the terms
of the position and the Learning Contract. Generally,
appointments to the program are made for the time it
takes for a student to complete a master's degree as
a full-time student. |
| 3. |
Each
graduate assistant in the ELP will receive18 units of HNU graduate
credits each academic year and will be provided a room in a residence hall on-campus, if one is available. Rooms are assigned on a first come first served basis. |
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Learning
Outcomes & Assessment
| 1. |
In
consultation with the Director of the Experiential Learning Program,
supervisors will meet with students upon their appointment/renewal
to review job descriptions and to develop a Learning Contract. |
| 2. |
The Learning Contract will include outcomes directly linked to
constructs students are studying in the classroom.
General outcomes should concern:
- How
to intentionally apply theory to practice.
- How
to support the mission of an organization through
collaboration with other departments and community
members.
- How
to connect their efforts to the total experience
students have in an educational setting.
- How
to apply ethical and professional standards to work-related
settings and situations.
- How
to navigate the dynamics of organizational life.
- How to conceptualize and re-conceptualize approaches
to situations as necessary and appropriate.
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| 3. |
Each graduate assistant is required to
complete the following:
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a 2 to 3-page reflection paper prior to the completion of the Fall and Spring Semesters, detailing efforts the GA has made towards achieving the goals of their Learning Contract. This paper is to be reviewed with the GA's supervisor and will be used as part of the annual evaluation process.
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organize and attend 1 service project during the academic year that involves members of the HNU community
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| 4. |
A
Guide for Learning Contracts, Outcomes, and Assessment. |
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Evaluation
Process
| 1. |
In
consultation with the Director of the Experiential Learning Program,
supervisors will meet at least twice during each semester with
students for professional and career advising and
to review job performance and progress toward learning
objectives. |
| 2. |
By May 10th of each year, supervisors will conduct formal
reviews with graduate assistants in the program:
- In
accordance with HNU academic policies, students
must be making satisfactory academic progress.
- In
accordance with HNU HR policies, supervisors will
conduct annual performance reviews with students
by using the university's ELP performance appraisal
process.
- In
consultation with the Director of the Experiential Learning Program, supervisors
will evaluate progress towards the objectives listed
in the Learning Contract.
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