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)
Work Based Learning & Student Success at UW Parkside
Our latest episode features a powerful discussion with Dr. Madhumita Banerjee and Kaila Bingen from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. They dive deep into their groundbreaking research on equity in experiential education, specifically their paper, "A Case for Equity: Work-Based Learning as a Viable Alternative to Internships." This episode explores how work-based learning can serve as a transformative, equitable alternative to traditional internships, breaking down barriers like unpaid opportunities, lack of access, and cultural capital disparities. Dr. Madhumita Banerjee and Kaila Bingen emphasize aligning real-world work experiences with career competencies and general education outcomes, showcasing how this approach empowers underserved students to thrive in their educational and professional journeys.
This podcast is in partnership with the ELTHE Journal, which captures the best current scholarship in experiential learning: how it can be defined, strengthened, promoted, and assessed for the sake of educational effectiveness and equity.
Show notes and references:
McClellan, G. S., Creager, K. L., & Savoca, M. (2023). A good job: Campus employment as a high-impact practice. Taylor & Francis.
https://www.routledge.com/A-Good-Job-Campus-Employment-as-a-High-Impact-Practice/McClellan-Creager-Savoca/p/book/9781620364727?srsltid=AfmBOor3qCvsOG0rbwp4ydyjSFpBbnIzsCcb4shoTFRTOXRNs-FFzx03