About Us
The Office of Engaged Scholarship & Learning supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom. We focus on helping students integrate and enrich academic knowledge, gain professional experience, and develop skills through hands-on learning opportunities.
Mission
To develop, promote, and facilitate experiential learning and community engagement initiatives that advance student academic success. Activities include, but are not limited to such high-impact practices as undergraduate research, service learning, academic internships, and community engagement.
Vision
The Office of Engaged Scholarship & Learning aspires to be an academic leader recognized for innovation in experiential learning, community engagement, and service in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Values
- Learning and Experience: We enhance student’s professional development through experiential learning. Our services are based on cutting-edge research on high-impact, high-quality practices. We are committed to innovation to increase student growth and self-actualization.
- Student-Centered: We are committed to education, inquiry, and service in order to meet students’ changing needs. We foster lifelong learning, civic and social responsibility, leadership, and individual and career growth.
- Collaboration and Community: We establish and maintain inclusive and mutually beneficial relationships in the community that foster creativity and teamwork.