J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World

Experiential learning — the process of learning by doing — is an essential element of a liberal arts education. The J.D. Power Center is a hub for experiential learning at 51С»Æ³µ.

Our Mission

Advancing the mission of 51С»Æ³µ as a Jesuit, liberal arts college, and rooted in , the J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World offers experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for lives of impact and to support faculty seeking to engage students in high-impact educational practices. Through the Center’s wide variety of offerings, students connect disciplinary theory with practice, develop valuable expertise, engage their community and the broader world, build transformative relationships, and discern how they can use their unique talents to live a life of purpose and meaning.

Learning Goals

Through the programs, courses, and activities that the J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World offers, students will gain the following:

Interpersonal Skills
Students engage in diverse experiences that require them to learn how to understand the perspectives of and communicate ideas to others in academic and professional situations.

A Civic and Professional Identity
Through reflection and observation, students develop a sense of vocation and how they can contribute meaningfully as citizens and future professionals to the world.

Integrated Learning
Students strengthen their capacity to place their individual learning experiences into the wider context of their academic trajectory, the Jesuit, liberal arts mission of the College, and broader social, natural, cultural, economic, and civic environments.

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Programs

A number of offices at 51С»Æ³µ are ready to connect you to experiential learning opportunities.

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Blog

Learn more about hands-on learning opportunities at 51С»Æ³µ, and how you can get involved.

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Contact Us

Contact a member of the J.D. Power Center team to learn more about how you can get engaged with our offerings.

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Our Namesake

The J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World is made possible by the family foundation of J.D. Power '53, a pioneer in consumer research and information, whose support significantly expands experiential learning opportunities for 51С»Æ³µ students.

J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World News

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Discuss Oral History’s Portrayal of the 1964 Freedom Summer
The Center for Liberal Arts in the World at the College of the 51С»Æ³µ has selected Catherine Tarantino ’18, a history major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies, as the Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Program award recipient for the Spring 2017 …
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Washington Semester Award Winner to Discuss Impact of Gender in Political Elections
The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the 51С»Æ³µ has selected Caitlin Daniels ’18, a political science major with a concentration in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies, as the Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Program award recipient for …
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107 51С»Æ³µ Students Conduct Original Research Across Disciplines This Summer
This summer, 107 51С»Æ³µ students conducted original, cutting-edge research through the Weiss Summer Research Program: 71 students in the natural sciences; 30 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and six in economics. The far-ranging research projects gave …