Center for Leadership Studies & Organizational Research Newsroom

Experiential learning is the practical application of learning to solve real-world problems. For students, it is a way to bring classwork to life. Herein, it is case studies that take a retrospective view of what could happen, by analyzing how companies acted. Hands-on experience used to be provided in the form of an apprenticeship, but this concept has been transformed in the world today into internships and externships. These semester-long programs are offered as core curriculum in various undergraduate/graduate programs throughout the country. Students typically work in teams gaining short, practical, educational experiences in their respective fields of study. In this paradigm, the company also benefits by identifying and recruiting potential employees through such a process. The student teams are directed by educators and corporate staff, and typically present their findings at the conclusion of their program.

On March 14^th, Drs LauraAnn Migliore (Center for Leadership Studies and Organizational Research, CLSOR, affiliate) and Erik Bean (CLSOR associate university research chair and Journal of Leadership Studies Leadership Perspectives section editor) launched a new mass media self-help book series dubbed 20/20 Prudent Leadership based on the leadership style of Theodore Roosevelt (26th U.S. President).

In this short article, some of the achievements and successes of CLSOR faculty, alumni and other affiliates are highlighted in an effort to recognize their efforts of continuing personal research, curiosity, and promoting professionalism in their respective fields. Remember the information presented here is a brief representation of news and achievements shared. In the future, links will be embedded to each of the entries to read further details as provided in the CLOSR news center.