Organizational Change: Advocating for Experiential Education and Creating Strategic Partnerships in Schools

Thursday, September 17, 220 | 1:00 PM (PT) / 4:00 PM (ET)

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About

As experiential educators we often find ourselves shocked by the inertia and unwillingness to change we encounter when introducing innovative programs at our institutions. This workshop will offer strategies and advice about advocating for experiential education and identifying and convincing strategic partners. The workshop is informed by organizational change literature and anecdotal evidence gathered from various educators, administrators, students, and stakeholders. 

Facilitator

Taras Ferencevych, a long-time ISEEN member, has a 25+ year career in experiential education based on an eclectic mix of experiences with a strong emphasis on programming. From his humble beginnings as a camp counselor, he understood the importance of thoughtful program design as a catalyst for meaningful and fulfilling student experiences. Taras' experiences working in higher education helped him discover social-justice work, community building, and high-impact learning practices. After leaving higher education, Taras ventured into the world of independent schools as a classroom teacher and Director of Experiential Learning at The Storm King School. Taras is also an active volunteer and fundraiser in several organizations dedicated to society building in Ukraine.  In each of his endeavors Taras has relied on forging partnerships to further the goals of experiential education. Taras graduated from Rutgers University and graduate school at the University of New Hampshire.