Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers. Tune in to hear about the groundbreaking research, insights, and stories shaping experiential learning delivery excellence - all on one platform. MIM is brought to you by Symplicity's Mindset and hosted and produced by Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich. Symplicity is a two-decade-long leader in technological innovation and deployment supporting higher education partners to deliver on the promise of student career readiness. Mindset connects big ideas to repeatable educational practices, guiding informed decision making, and learning experiences that support student success.
Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Increasing Graduation Rates Through Experiential Learning, With Carol Swayze, Janet McCormick, and Jim Rost of Middle Tennessee State University
In this episode, we explore how Middle Tennessee State is institutionalizing broad access to experiential learning courses through departmental and faculty dedication and how its study of 33,000 EL participants (in one or more EL designated courses) proved an increase in graduation rates because of this work. Our impressive guests from Middle Tennessee State are Carol Swayze, Director of Experiential Learning and a faculty member in the Experiential Learning Scholars (EXL) Scholars Program, Janet McCormick, Director of the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts (MALA) program, and Jim Rost, faculty member for the Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success (Higher Education concentration).
*This episode is produced in partnership with Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) journal. It is one of five podcasts this season that highlights ELTHE authors - their research and insights.