Applied Learning

At NCC Applied Learning has valuable impacts on the community, the college and especially the students. We want more students and faculty to get involved in Applied Learning. We believe that it is an important teaching and learning method that helps to build and strengthen communities while bringing the curriculum to life. Please browse through our newsletters.

For more information, email the Applied Learning Committee Chair Nicole.Schiffmacher@ncc.edu

Outcomes

• Opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to partner with community organizations are provided.
• Students in applied learning activities and projects are supported.
• Integrated and linked community service and academics.
• More faculty utilize applied learning teaching methods.

Functions in coordination with the Academic Senate’s Committee on Applied Learning:

• Coordinate applied learning activities, programs, and support services
• Provide the framework and methods to link applied learning with the curriculum
• Assist the community with the development and enhancement of applied learning
• Involve, coordinate, and support faculty who utilize applied learning
• Provide information and resources on applied learning opportunities
• Develop student and faculty incentives for community involvement
• Partner with various community organizations and projects

Activities and Tasks in coordination with the Academic Senate’s committee on Applied Learning:

• Orientation and Training
• Follow-Up and Monitoring
• Recognition
• Evaluation and Research
• Office and Program Management

What is Applied Learning

Applied learning is referred by SUNY as an educational approach whereby students learn by engaging in direct application of skills, theories and models. Students apply knowledge and skills gained from traditional classroom learning to hands-on and/or real-world settings, creative projects or independent or directed research, and in turn apply what is gained from the applied experience to academic learning. Must be a structured opportunity for students to self-assess, analyze, and examine   The Activity Must be Assessed and Evaluated Outcomes and processes should be systematically documented with regard to initial intentions and quality outcomes.

SUNY Discovers: student research, entrepreneurial ventures, field study, and international experiences. 

SUNY Works: clinical placements, internships, and cooperative education in which  faculty and area employers have jointly developed curricula that integrate classroom instruction and on-the-job experience.

SUNY Serves: service-learning, community service, civic engagement, and volunteerism.

Three Applied Learning Roles - Student | Faculty & Staff | Community

How Can Students Access Applied Learning ? 

Take advantage of NCC's Career and Job Search Platform Vault to learn about on-campus and off-campus Applied Learning opportunities.

You can also utilize the services of the Office of Student Professional Development and Employer Services.

Applied Learning Benefits