University of Illinois: Experiential Learning Opportunities
Experiential Learning Opportunities
College of Agricul tural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences College of Agricul tural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
International Business Immersion Program (IBIP): Any global/multinational company interested in students doing a case study or visiting their company at an international location please contact Lauren Karplus at lkarpl2@illinois.edu FSHN 466, Food Product Development: Employers are invited to judge (up to 12 spots) the final product(s) developed for a senior capstone course in Food Science. Employers can be a) panel judges or b) a company can have teams develop a product based on attributes specific to their needs. Ex. project: Prototyping novel food products by working through the human centered design approach to new product development. Note, if you are defining attributes, you will need to participate at the beginning of the semester. Desired commitment by mid-December for Jan. class. Contact: Dawn Bohn at dbrehart@illinois.edu HDFS 450, Practicum: Employers are invited to serve as a practicum “intern” host for the fall semester. Projects should be of use after the intern leaves, and one which the intern can point to in illustrating their skills and competencies. These would not be clerical or maintenance tasks, but something new that adds value to the organization. Ex. creating a new manual or creating and documenting a new set of procedures that did not previously exist; developing and delivering a curriculum, set of training workshops or presentations; developing and documenting a social media strategy; creating resource materials or guide to external resources for clients, etc. The project would need to be approved by the practicum site supervisor and the practicum course instructor. Hosts are recruited Feb. – April for internships beginning the following August. Contact: Aaron Ebata at ebata@illinois.edu TAP (The Autism Program of Illinois: Employers are invited to be intern supervisors for U of I students on the autism spectrum. The project should be relevant to the needs of the company and be similar to what would typically be required in the workplace. The goal is to have opportunities for interns to apply their existing subject-matter knowledge and skills and further develop career readiness skills (like planning and teamwork). Supervisor should be willing to consult with TAP specialists to adapt or accommodate some processes, outcomes, or expectations if necessary and learn practices that would make the workplace more inclusive to neurodiversity. Contact: Jeanne Kramer at jjkramer@illinois.edu TSM 439, Capstone Experience: Employers are invited to host a team(s) that develop solutions to real-world problems. The projects involve project planning and budgeting, prototype development and construction, testing, data collection and analysis, marketing, and navigating project challenges outside of students’ control. Contact Travis Johnson at Travisj2@illinois.edu or Paul Davidson at pdavidso@illinois.edu
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included recommendations that will allow Microsoft to continue assisting Higher Education institutions across the world respond to COVID19. Great job, team! ” – Neil Misak, Microsoft
of students reported the ability to apply course content in a real-world context
of students reported improved ability to solve problems, work in a team, and tell their story 94 % of students reported having an experience they could tell to a recruiter in an interview 100 % of clients reported interest in completing another project in the future “ Action Learning broadened my perspective and provided great experience I can share with recruiters. I learned valuable teamwork and problem-solving skills, and it opened my eyes to a wide variety of avenues I could pursue in business. ” – Madison Wray, ‘22 Marketing and Supply Chain Management Learn more go.gies.illinois.edu/Magelli Andrew Allen DIrector of Experiential Learning andrewa@illinois.edu Marissa SIero Corporate Engagement & Programs Manager siero@illinois.edu
Providing opportunities for students and businesses
Gies College of Business
Action Learning Project-based action learning courses bring education alive, and we have intentionally woven that experience throughout our undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Students apply classroom learning to solve real problems for real businesses, deepening their understanding and broadening their skills. In Fall 2021, Gies will launch Business in Action—the largest experiential learning course in the nation—ensuring every undergraduate student will participate in an action learning project. Illinois Business Consulting (IBC) As the nation’s largest student-run professionally managed university consultancy, Illinois Business Consulting provides students with real-world, project-based consulting experience. In exchange for paying a fee to sponsor an IBC project, clients have access to an experienced, interdisciplinary team of students who can deliver maximum results for their business. National Thought Leadership LX Consortium The Magelli Office spearheads an experiential learning consortium with more than 70 universities . Gies Business is nationally recognized as a pioneer in experiential learning, and we use that platform to offer thought leadership and best practices to other schools looking to enhance opportunities for their students. IBC Covid-19 Response As COVID-19 left many students without internships or summer plans, Illinois Business Consulting stepped up to provide additional experiential learning opportunities. Thanks to IBC, students were still able to gain valuable experience and learn important problem-solving skills throughout the summer. 50 Students engaged in IBC this summer 9 Companies worked with IBC this summer 24+ Students gained internships through our office $90k+ Paid directly to students
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Gies Business. A proven leader in experiential learning.
Impact at a glance FY 19-20 842 Students participated
I n a world where educational content is becoming increasingly commoditized, educators must think beyond content delivery and instead think about how we can create opportunities for students to have life-changing experiences. At Gies College of Business, we’ve taken the lead in making learning by doing an integral part of our value proposition through the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning. For decades, we have provided students with invaluable opportunities to work on real client projects—intentionally integrating them throughout our curricular, co-curricular, and online formats to provide a powerful experience for every Gies student and real, tangible benefits for our client partners.
158 Projects 136 Companies 44 Fortune 500 clients
Real world projects
Financial modeling
Market analysis
Strategy & growth
Data & technology
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PARTNER WITH ENGINEERING CITY SCHOLARS
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW FOR 2021!
Grainger College of Engineering
City Scholars Leverages the University of Illinois’ World-Renowned Grainger College of Engineering to Build Chicago’s Tech Pipeline. Grainger Engineering graduates are fueling today’s top companies – but not enough of them are reinvesting their skills and building their careers in Chicago long term. Partnering with the City Scholars program can help you identify, hire, and retain some of the world’s most talented engineers and computer scientists to compete with coastal markets and build Chicago’s tech workforce.
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Partner with The Grainger College of Engineering’s City Scholars
Who are City Scholars
Here’s How to Get Started ✓ Schedule an Appointment Connect with City Scholars to confirm the program is a fit for your company. ✓ Identify Student Internship Roles Clarify the position(s) you would like to fill and provide a position or project description. ✓ Commit to City Scholars 2021 by March 15, 2021 Your deposit of $1,000 holds your place in the program and includes your company in student- facing marketing materials. ✓ Interview and Select City Scholars Candidates Receive a resume book of candidates, meet students at City Scholars specific networking events on campus, and thoroughly evaluate candidates based on your own hiring practices. For Program Details and Rates Schedule an Appointment Today Brenna Conway Director, City Scholars Program The Grainger College of Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (312) 585-9005 conwaybw@illinois.edu
• Engineering Juniors and Seniors. • Students from: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering. • Top students who can balance living in Chicago, taking classes, and interning. • Future leaders who want to have a role in Chicago’s tech ecosystem. City Scholars Program Overview • Students available to work 20 hours per week in Chicago offices during spring or fall semesters. • Option to extend semester internship into summer or full-time offers. • Illinois provides online and in-person classes in Chicago, keeping students on track to graduate. • Leading faculty connect classroom theory to practical application. • Our cohort experience connects students directly to executives, experts, and civic leaders who make Chicago thrive.
INDUSTRY CLIENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS IN THE GRAINGER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Capstone Project Opportunities:
Company Commitment and Student Recruiting
To submit a Capstone Project, please visit https://go.illinois.edu/graingercapstone. Contact Laura Pew at laurapew@illinois.edu for more information. The industry client is responsible for providing the project and outlining the required deliverables. The only costs to the client are any materials needed for the project and any student travel expenses. Students completing the Capstone Project course sign a Course Project Agreement form. This form states that all technical and business information that is generated by the students or provided by the industry client, in any form, is considered Intellectual Property of the client. There are specific guidelines from the university that govern how information must be protected by students during this experience and beyond. Grainger Engineering’s graduate Capstone Project course enables graduate students in professional master’s programs to integrate advanced technical knowledge in real-world project experiences sponsored by industry clients. Students enrolled in this one-semester course work either independently or in an assigned team to accomplish the project goals as identified by the client. Students remain on campus during the semester and work remotely with the client. On occasion, a client may request that students travel to the client’s site for an in-person meeting. A Grainger Engineering course instructor-of-record provides students with additional guidance as needed throughout the semester. Laura Pew, The Grainger College of Engineering Capstone Project Coordinator, serves as a liaison to help departments and industry clients successfully navigate the capstone project process. Each project may include research, design, development, analysis, prototype build, test, and evaluation with emphasis on deliverables that are reasonable given the project duration and of importance to the client. Students participate in at least one oral presentation and submit a final written project report at the end of the semester.
Companies that partner with Grainger Engineering for the City Scholars program will pay students a pre-set hourly wage for 20 hours per week. A program fee for each student hired helps offset the costs of student instruction and programming in Chicago. Companies meet and select student interns through networking sessions, one-on-one interviews, and other reasonable assessments as needed. All City Scholars candidates are prescreened by the University for achievement based on their academic transcript and resume.
Previous Partners Include
• Quicket Solutions • Signal • tastytrade • TransMarket Group
• Higi • IMC • JP Morgan Chase
• Chicago Cubs • Citadel • Cleverbridge • CME • DRW • Eagle Seven • HCSC/BCBS
• Arity • Avant • BP • Capgemini • Cars.com • CCC Information Services
• McDonald’s • Next Capital
• Trustwave • Walgreens • Xaptum
• Ocient • PEAK6
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Internship Opportunities:
As an alternative to the Capstone Project course, industry partners may recruit students in professional master’s programs for internships that count toward the Professional Practicum course. Graduate internships (summer or semester) are vital experiences that students and industry clients both benefit from. Internships allow industry clients the opportunity to explore students on a full-time basis for further collaboration. In addition, an internship offers an opportunity to extend into a subsequent semester a student’s prior engagement with a client through a Capstone Project. To submit a graduate internship opportunity, please visit the Handshake @ Illinois system by logging in at http://handshake.illinois.edu/. In the requirements for the internship, please make sure to indicate that this is a graduate level internship. By registering in the Handshake @ Illinois database, you’ll also receive important messages/announcements from Engineering Career Services about registering for career fairs, requesting interview rooms, and other employer campus engagement activities. There is no cost to register for a Handshake @ Illinois account. For more information, please visit https://ecs.engineering.illinois.edu/for_employers/ and/or contact Dallas Johnson at dallas1@illinois.edu.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: ACCESS POINT City Scholars:
• Corporate partnerships: City Scholars leverages University of Illinois’ nationally renowned Grainger College of Engineering to build Chicago’s tech pipeline. Grainger Engineering graduates are fueling today’s top companies – but not enough of them are reinvesting their skills and building their careers in Chicago long term. Partnering with the City Scholars program can help you identify, hire, and retain some of the world’s most talented engineers and computer scientists to compete with coastal markets and build Chicago’s tech workforce. Engineering Undergraduate Research: • Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): REUs are offered by different universities, institutions, and agencies nationwide. These experiences provide undergraduate students with opportunities to actively participate in research and work with faculty and researchers on ongoing research projects. • Research Internships: Internships with heavy research focus allow students to gain valuable insight into a variety of research areas. Hands-on experiences in the field, lab, institute, or company setting helps students apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world projects.
Engineering Career Services (ECS):
• Career Readiness First-Year Seminar (ENG 177): Provides first-year students with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to help explore what is means to be an engineer and develop skills required in the engineering workplace, be it team dynamics, leadership skills, intercultural competency, or communication techniques. • Internships/Co-ops: ECS cultivates strong, lasting relationships with the top companies and facilitates connections between students and employers. Experiential learning and course credit available through internship courses (ENG 310). • wEtreks: In these exclusive career exploration events, incoming first year students and rising sophomores have the opportunity to learn about work as a professional engineer in the Chicago tech industry. Additionally, wEtreks provide convenient ways to connect with undergraduate students early on in their programs. ECS is always looking for new companies to partner with for these events! • Parker Dewey – Micro-Internships: Regardless of your role, industry, or organization size, engineering students from the University of Illinois can help. If you want to expand your recruiting pool to access diverse talent with 21st century skills and the grit to succeed, Micro-Internships make it easy. Improve the effectiveness of your hiring efforts and lower the costs (and risks) associated with onboarding, work with us to get immediate help on projects from some of the world’s most innovative engineering students!
Grainger Engineering First-Year Experience (GFX):
• THINK Scholars: Students will participate in the THINKChicago: Chicago Ideas Week programming run each fall by ChicagoNEXT and partnered with the City of Chicago, Chicago Ideas Week and the University of Illinois System. This event will immerse students in Chicago’s growing tech scene and provide access to thought- provoking panels featuring leaders in government and industry. International Programs in Engineering (IPENG): • Virtual Global Internships: Students interested in gaining professional and international experiences can work on virtual projects through internships and research opportunities with companies or affiliated institutions.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES THE iSCHOOL AT ILLINOIS ischool.illinois.edu The iSchool is home to the Business Intelligence Group (BIG), a fast-paced, real-world learning opportunity for graduate students working in interdisciplinary teams to solve information and technology problems for international, national, and regional clients. Led by Associate Professor Yoo-Seong Song, who brings extensive experience as a consultant and an entre- preneur, this program offers a unique learning opportunity for students. Student consultants at BIG acquire and practice prob- lem-solving skills critical to the success of today’s organizations. BIG’s clients include multinational corporations, nonprofit organizations, and technology start-ups. Read more about BIG and their latest projects on line. BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE GROUP
School of Information Sciences
CONSULTING PROJECTS • Impact of blockchain technology on the agribusiness and food supply chain • Creating a dashboard for global sales management for a manufacturing company • Building a business model and assessing market oppor- tunities for a mobile healthcare device manufacturer • Creating a data management strategy for a wearable healthcare device start-up • Built and tested marketing automation strategy using telemetry and IoT data to target messages to clients • Developing an investment proposal for a genomic testing start-up • Creating a knowledge management roadmap for an international university consortium • Creating a growth plan using data analytics for a sports management start-up HOW BIG WORKS • Students are assigned to different teams and engage with selected clients from industry and community organizations. Projects range from drafting engage- ment letters to delivering final presentations. • A typical student team consists of one project manager and consultants. The faculty advisor may assign a senior consultant if necessary. The team will have either weekly or biweekly calls with the client throughout the engagement. • Students sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR START-UPS, NONPROFITS, & GLOBAL CLIENTS
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES THE iSCHOOL AT ILLINOIS ischool.illinois.edu SPONSOR PRACTICU Practicum, a credit-earning internship course is available at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The course requires students to complete a minimum of 100 hours of experiential learning that mirrors work done by professionals in the informa- tion sciences. Practica are flexible and can be tailored for a particular site and/or student, and are open to students who have completed one semester of coursework in their major. Practica students are paid at for profit companies, but may be unpaid at nonprofit organizations, and may be completed in one semester or spread out over two semesters. REMOTE PRACTICA EXAMPLES FOR MS STUDENTS • Data analytics projects • Assessment and UX/UI support • Website support, creation of blogs and other digital content • Metadata and database work • Virtual reference/technology assistance (chat/email) • Assisting with digital collections, updating reference guides • Research related to exhibits and collections
RECRUIT THE ISCHOOL AT ILLINOIS
We also have a bachelor’s level version of Practicum. The course is essentially the same but the work would be more appro- priate for undergraduates.
• Virtual Tech Talks • Resume Reviews • Mock Interviews • Virtual Site Visits • Fall Career Fairs • Networking events • Spotlights • Visit select classes
Site supervisor responsibilities include • Provide student with near-professional level work for at least 100 hours • Complete a brief evaluation of the student
PRACTICUM CONTACT & RESOURCES If your organization is interested in hosting a Practicum, please contact Rebecca Hodson, Practicum Coordinator at rhodson1@illinois.edu. • Host a Practicum • Sample Practicum descriptions: http://go.illinois.edu/practicumexamples
Contact Michele Plante, Assistant Director for Employer Relations at mplante@illinois.edu
GENERAL RECRUITING CONTACT For all other recruiting, contact Michele Plante, Assistant Director for Employer Relations at mplante@illinois.edu.
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