Experiential Learning in Business

The Keuka College Field Period and How it can Lead to Employment

The Kolb Model of Experiential Learning (in a nutshell)

How this is realized at Keuka1. In the Classroom

Frontloading with course contentUtilizing computer simulationsAssigned ProjectsGuest Speakers

2. Out of Class Activities Field Trips

Corning Incorporated Silgan Plastics Coach and Equipment Company

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3. Keuka’s Ropes Coursehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8TLv38iHXU

4. Field Period ™In 1942, a Keuka College graduate and

administrator named Edith Estey ’33 created Field Period, and it has been the cornerstone of the College ever since.

The 3 Main Components of Field Period™

A Self-Initiated Placement: The student figures out where they would like to do Field Period, and our resources will help them set it up.

An Intensive Learning Experience: The minimum time requirement for Field Period is 140 hours, but many students exceed that amount.

A Multi-Faceted Evaluation: After Field Period is over, students are evaluated through a site supervisor’s evaluation, a self-evaluation, handing in a reflective journal, writing a Field Period summary paper, providing some sort of unique documentation, and giving a presentation. (Earns 3 Credits)

Field Period Resourceshttp://experiential.keuka.edu/Field Period learning contract.docx

Link to EmploymentWatkins Glen International

Speedway

•Michael Eckertformer field period student/ current Senior Manager of Strategic Alliances•Montana McDonald former field period student/current Ticket Office Coordinator

Student Testimonialhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9hIjW62Q

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Other ExamplesAccounting major – KPMG Management major

w/ Finance concentration– Edward Jonesw/ Sports Management concentration – Tampa

Bay Raysw/ Human Resources Management

concentration– M&T Bank, office of Human Resources

w/International Business concentration – Hiep Viet Trading Co., Ltd. – Vietnam

Marketing major – Corning Museum of Glass

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