Professional Enrichment And Experiential Learning For Business Students

Abstract

College faculty members are faced with continuous challenges each day.  The communication of knowledge and motivation and participation of students remains a goal of all. This paper discusses these issues and reports on the progress of one business college’s efforts for continuous improvement. At the William Paterson University, Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business we recently implemented a new professional enrichment program designed to enhance a student’s college education with active learning activities inside and outside the classroom. The active learning approach emphasizes the students' role in constructing knowledge by engaging in inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving in a collaborative framework. Specific program examples are presented.