Beginning in Fall 2025, all College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students are guaranteed five experiential learning opportunities, fulfilling the Reach Higher 2025 promise of an empowered education, and ensuring career readiness. Hands-on and career-connected learning opportunities exist across CLAS. The CLAS Center for Experiential Learning (CCEL) works to reduce barriers and ensure equitable access. To achieve this aim, we:

● Provide administrative infrastructure to address equity and sustainability in the implementation of the Voyage

● Maintain and create opportunities for students to participate in paid internships and enriched education, such as the Laker Accelerated Talent Link

● Coordinate the administrative work of supporting experiential learning opportunities across CLAS and facilitate collaboration across and beyond the university

● Promote resources for experiential learning to students and faculty (including professional development and funding)

● Lead the assessment of experiential learning at GVSU

Learn more about the history of CCEL or about center staff!