Trustees experience engaged learning

Elon's board of trustees spent time learning about engaged learning opportunities during its fall meeting Oct. 8. Details and photos…

Trustees met in small groups in three separate sessions with faculty members and students.

Dr. Sharon Spray, assistant professor of political science, led a session on the Elon University Poll, giving trustees a hands-on opportunity to work with software in the polling center in Powell building.

Dr. Tim Peeples, assistant professor of English, led a session on group writing and collaboration in the new Center for Undergraduate Publishing and Information Design (CUPID) lab in Carlton building.

Bill Webb, technical director for the Faith Rockefeller Model Center for the Arts, led a session on applying technology to the performing arts, including the new “smart board” technology system.