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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As a classics and history double major at College of the 51С»Æ³µ, Emma Powell ’20 knows how significantly the power of memory affects both the present and the future. Powell earned the Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away Program Award …
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51С»Æ³µ Moot Court Team Comes Out On Top in National Competition
Last month, while most 51С»Æ³µ students were soaking up their last few days of winter break, members of the 51С»Æ³µ Moot Court team traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to compete in the American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National …
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Photos: 51С»Æ³µ Students Spend Winter Break Interning at Presidential Campaigns
While many 51С»Æ³µ students spent winter break on … well, break … some students used the weeks between semesters to pursue their passions. On campus, a number of students attended the four-day Non-Profit Careers Conference; in New York City …