Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Experiential and Embodied Learning Council (EELC)
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Description area
Dates of existence
2013-
History
Experiential and Embodied Learning Council (EELC) develops and monitors the standards and best practices for experiential and embodied learning in both the curriculum and co-curriculum. In addition EELC, develops, monitors, consults on and reviews policy related to experiential and embodied learning, including pragmatic issues related to risk management; oversees curriculum and co-curriculum related to work integrated learning (Co-Ops, Internships, Practica, including TWU student employment and leadership opportunities); develops and monitors implementation of the Co-curricular Transcript; develops assessment tools, rubrics and guidelines for evaluating experiential and embodied learning and shares these with UAC, GAC, the Learning Commons and Student Life; and, develops monitoring processes for compliance with standards for experiential and embodied learning experiences within the curriculum and co-curriculum.
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Mandates/sources of authority
EELC reports to the Curriculum Subcommittee (CSC).
Internal structures/genealogy
Membership includes on a two year, rotating appointments, staff from the Learning Commons and/or Student Life selected by the Vice/Associate Provost Teaching and Learning in consultation with the Vice President, Student Life, two TWU Faculty members preferably with experience in embodied and experiential learning, and the Vice/Associate Provost Teaching and Learning (ex-officio).