Mission

The mission of the Center for Experiential Education & Academic Advising (CEA) is to foster experiential learning opportunities and enhanced academic advising for our students. This mission derives from an appreciation of the critical role that an applied, learn-by-doing component plays in a liberal arts education. It is also built on the special tradition of Northeastern University and its historic commitment to practice-oriented education. We welcome the participation and contributions of all faculty, students, and administrators in the College and University toward this effort.

Goals

• Leadership for College of Arts & Sciences in experiential education
• Integration of academic and experiential education
• Increase in experiential education opportunities for students
• Support for the CAS Experiential Education Requirement

Current Agenda

• Expanding opportunities for undergraduate research
• Integrating cooperative and classroom education
• Enhancing academic internships
• Fostering service learning in the curriculum
• Expanding international education opportunities
• Developing new models of experiential education
• Applying web site, internet, and other relevant technology
• Assessing the skills/learning of students
• Sponsoring workshops on experiential education