Experiential Learning Center

Unique among business schools, ELC facilities located at the Jill and Frank Fertitta Hall and at the Jane and Christopher Popovich Hall serve the educational needs of the Marshall Undergraduate and Graduate Students, respectively.

ELC prepares Marshall Students for their careers by providing them with opportunities to practice their interpersonal and management skills that are essential in managing effectively in today’s business environment.

ELC houses an extensive library of experiential activities that are used to simulate real-life business situations. These exercises cover a wide range of business concepts that include: leadership, teamwork, communication, negotiation, and decision-making.

ELC employs the latest state of the art technologies in designing its experiential activities such as AI and VR that enhance student experience and facilitate learning.

Marshall Students participate in ELC activities through their business classes that use the center. Depending on the course and educational requirements, several of the class meetings for each section take place at the ELC.

ELC employs professional trainers who work closely with faculty in scheduling these sessions. These individuals research, design and conduct experiential activities at the center . Marshall faculty and the ELC trainers work closely together to ensure that the activity chosen for a particular class session emphasizes the lesson plan and enhances students' learning.

Students practice making presentations, they participate in business negotiations and mock interviews, as well as conducting focus groups for their class projects.

Gita Govahi
Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning & Research

Patricio Ginesla
Video & Instructional Technician

Elizabeth Haley
Training Manager

Brian Nielson
ELC Video & Instructional Technician

Stephanie Westmyer
Learning and Development Specialist