Georgia Perimeter College: Not College 101

Tucker GA

16 May, 2022

1:31 PM

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Press release from Georgia Perimeter College: May 9, 2022 That's why courses at Georgia State often extend beyond the building and the book. The American Association of Colleges and Universities recognizes 11 High-Impact Practices (HIPs) it says are proven to lead to higher rates of learning success, "particularly among students historically underserved by higher education." They include capstone projects or courses, first-year seminars, learning communities, collaborative projects, internships, undergraduate-level research, writing-intensive courses and service learning. At Georgia State, students have ample opportunity to engage in each of these HIPs areas, as well as courses known as Signature Experiences that further elevate the learning experience. The Signature Experiences program, out of the Office of Student Success, was adopted in 2012 by the university's Senate Committee on Academic Standards. Signature Experiences focus on field studies, internships, clinical rotations, service learning, research and other approaches that break from the norm and emphasize reflection on learning as critical to success. "These courses are not only amazing opportunities in which students can learn in exciting and meaningful ways, but they are career-empowering with long-lasting impacts," says Christy Visaggi, senior faculty associate for Signature Experiences. "Having experiential learning as part of the curriculum means that by the time they graduate, students from all backgrounds already have the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their first jobs and beyond." Here, we take a look at a cross-section of courses around the university that give students a unique way to get involved in what they're learning. They're definitely not your typical "College 101." This press release was produced by Georgia Perimeter College. The views expressed here are the author's own.