Educators
Leveraging Experiential Learning to Drive Learner Success & AoL with Stephen F. Austin
Webinar This webinar will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
How are top Business Schools harnessing co-curricular engagement and experiential learning to achieve strategic objectives?
At The Nelson Rusche College of Business at Stephen F. Austin University (SFA), they’ve cracked the code to success with their student professional development initiative, Career Passport. We invite you to learn more on Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET as Allison Thornton (Career Readiness Program Director, Stephen F. Austin State University) and Alec Leidy (Client Success Manager, Suitable) share more about this innovative program and how it works as a required part of the student experience.
Powered by Suitable, Career Passport is a comprehensive co-curricular competency framework that directly connects student engagement to core Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). It also offers robust experiential learning opportunities and gives students the autonomy (and tech) to track their skills and accomplishments. As students progress, Suitable collects direct and indirect assessment data needed for Assurance of Learning. Tune in to hear how Allison has continuously improved the program and experience for students, all while driving greater student adoption.
This event will provide:
- A deep dive into the Career Passport curriculum, competencies, and digital badges.
- An inside look at how experiential learning is embedded into the program and how it aligns with institutional strategic goals.
- Best practices for gaining faculty buy-in and a look at the student & institutional outcomes they’ve already achieved.
- A live Q&A session with the presenters!
Speakers
Allison Thornton began her career at the Rusche College of Business at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2014 as an Administrative Assistant in Economics and Finance, quickly developing a passion for supporting both faculty and students. After three years, she transitioned to the Office of the Dean, where she contributed to key college initiatives, including supervising Graduate Assistants for the Zoom MBA program and assisting in the redesign of collaborative spaces such as The Boardroom, Innovation Hub, and Center for Entrepreneurship. Her campus-wide engagement gave her the opportunity to build meaningful relationships across departments and gain a holistic view of the student experience. Now serving as Director of the RCOB Career Passport Program, Allison is especially energized by working directly with business students as they prepare to launch their careers. She is committed to helping students translate their academic experience into professional opportunities, ensuring they leave the East Texas Piney Woods ready to thrive in the professional world.
Alec Leidy, Client Success Manager, Suitable
Contact Us
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