HOW TO SEARCH
The automatic view will display all data that is available. Use the filters to explore data by year, level, college, and major. In some cases, no data or not enough data was gathered and outcomes will not be displayed. If this occurs, try changing the filters so they pull more broad data. Example: Search by 'All Years' vs. a specific year.
About the ExL Dashboard
Each fall, students receive an invitation to complete the Experiential Learning Survey at WCU. Students sign a survey agreement that explains the purpose of the survey, confidentiality of the information they provide, risks/benefits of taking the survey, and that the survey is completely voluntary. Contact information for the survey coordinators is also provided in case students have questions or concerns.
The survey asks about students’ involvement in hands-on learning experiences over the course of the last year. Students who have been involved in ExL are asked follow up questions about their experience. At the end of the survey, students are asked about their plans for future involvement in experiential learning and any challenges that keep them from engaging in these experiences. On occasion, the survey may include additional questions that are connected to the topic of ExL.
The ExL dashboard is the primary way the survey results are shared with the WCU community. All of the percentages are rounded to a whole number, and therefore, may not add up to 100% due to rounding. In some cases, no data or not enough data was provided and therefore, some outcomes will not be displayed.
Invitations and Responses
2021 (pilot year)
- Invitations sent to: Sophomores and up
- # of Invitations: 13,471
- # of Responses: 1,310
- Response Rate: 9.72%
2022
- Invitations sent to: All students
- # of Invitations: 17,275
- # of Responses: 1,034
- Response Rate: 5.99%
2023
- Invitations sent to: Sophomores and up
- # of Invitations: 13,274
- # of Responses: To Be Determined
- Response Rate: To Be Determined
Data Requests
The survey coordinators can collaborate with internal WCU affiliates who are seeking data beyond what is reported on the dashboard. Please contact the Career Development Center for more information.
Survey says
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of participants engaged in ExL
How do students find ExL opportunities?
- Talking with Faculty
- Connecting with Peers
- Asking Family Members for Advice
- Searching Social Media
- Counseling with Mentors
- Looking at Opportunities in Handshake
- Exploring Websites
- Speaking to Staff
Experiential Learning Engagement
Competitions
Conferences
Creative Activities
Number of Students Who Participated in Creative Activities
| Total | Creative Activity | Total | Creative Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Acting Workshop | - | Musical Performance |
| - | Creative Writing | - | Painting |
| - | Dance Workshop | - | Photography |
| - | Investigative Interviewing | - | Theatre Workshop |
| - | Music Composition | - | Voice Workshop |
Internships
Median wage range
Types of Internships
Internships Began
Internship Hours (per week)
Job Shadowing
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Average Number of Job Shadowing Experiences
Research
Types of Research
Research Presentations
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Research Presentations
Volunteering
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Average Times Volunteering
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Total Volunteer Hours
Type of Volunteer Activities
| Total | Volunteer Areas | Total | Volunteer Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Animals | - | Financial Assistance |
| - | Arts & Culture | - | Food Insecurity |
| - | Basic Needs | - | Health and Wellness |
| - | Civics & Politics | - | Housing Insecurity |
| - | Community Engagement | - | International |
| - | Education | - | Marketing |
| - | Environment | - | Religious/Spiritual Life |