Experience

the World.

Welcome to the ACU Center for Careers and Experiential Learning. Stretch yourself through new experiences. Engage in meaningful intercultural exchanges. Create original work alongside faculty. Prepare yourself professionally. Grow spiritually.

ACU EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Experiential Learning Grant

In an effort to support students’ engagement in experiential learning, we are excited to launch our application for summer Experiential Learning Grants. Students can apply for up to $500 to use towards an experiential learning opportunity including internships, international education/study abroad, and/or research or creative projects. Expenses that would be considered may include travel costs, registration fees, housing support, and educational expenses. All grants will be awarded post-experience. 

Launch. Learn. Work.

Serve. Go. Do.

Discover your next experience that will stretch you
intellectually, professionally, culturally, personally, and spiritually.

Career Development

Helping students gain valuable experience and acquire new skills and knowledge while giving employers the opportunity to evaluate talent.

Compass

Helping students gain valuable experience and acquire new skills and knowledge while giving employers the opportunity to evaluate talent.

Internships

Helping students gain valuable experience and acquire new skills and knowledge while giving employers the opportunity to evaluate talent.

Missions

Mobilizing any student from any major to serve through short-term and summer experiences alongside work God is already doing, throughout the world.

Study Abroad

Sending students on a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity with a Christ-centered community to experience new perspectives and serve the world.

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Undergrad Research

Facilitating faculty-mentored support for undergraduate scholars making original intellectual and creative contributions to their disciplines.

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ACU EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

What is the Value of Experiential Learning?

Experiential Learning is…

What Our Students are Saying

“I never thought that Theatre would ever have a place in the mission field until God called me to the mission field. ACU Missions equipped me in opening up to what God’s Kingdom can look like, and my life has not been the same since. It is a transformational experience to see the love of God throughout the world and to witness how the Gospel can drastically impact the lives of people.”

Mitchell Bradford

 

“One thing I like most about my internship (at the NEXT lab) is the opportunity to learn. There is so much to do and to learn from working here, and also I like the goals that NEXT is wanting to achieve.”

Felix Mbikogbia

 

“I am so thankful for the opportunity to participate in the Undergraduate Research Festival as a member of the ACU McNair Scholars Program. My project would not have been possible without the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Steven Moore, James Scudder, and the wonderful professors that encouraged me along the way. My time as a McNair Scholar has added to my already amazing experience as an ACU student and has helped me grow as a researcher.”
Tres Cox

 

“Living in Leipzig for a semester was an unforgettable adventure! It gave me the opportunity to learn and grow in a new environment while immersed in rich history, culture, and traditions. Not only did I fall in love with Leipzig, but I also collected memories and experiences that will last a lifetime! Studying abroad transformed and broadened my global perspective, shaping me into who I am today! Do not miss out on the opportunity to live and learn abroad in Leipzig!”

Georgia Siegel

 

About ACCEL

Learn more about the ACU Center for Careers and Experiential Learning. 

Find us at the east entrance
to the Brown Library

Stop in and chat with us on your way to study, grab Starbucks, or create something in the Maker Lab.

Hours: Monday – Friday  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed: Weekends & Holidays

Summer & Break Hours May Vary

 

Our Team

ACCEL

Brittany Deeg
Executive Director of Experiential Learning
bnd24@acu.edu                                (325) 674-4894

Career Development

Kyla Karleskint
Associate Director of Career Development
ksk23b@acu.edu                               (325) 674-4801

Compass

Payton Herring
Student Experience                      Specialist
peh19a@acu.edu                            (325) 674-4933

Internships

Anne Hocking
Director of Internships and Vocational Formation
akc16c@acu.edu
(325) 674-4989

Missions

Zane McGee, Ph.D.
Director of Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service
zane.mcgee@acu.edu
(
325) 674-3769

Study Abroad

Mark Barneche
Executive Director of International Education and Study Abroad
mark.barneche@acu.edu
(325) 674-2317

Undergrad Research

Candice Ortbals-Wiser, Ph.D.
Faculty Director of
Undergraduate Research

uresearch@acu.edu                                                  (325) 674-6909

ACU Center for Careers & Experiential Learning

ACU Box 28261
Abilene, TX 79699

325.674.4882

ACCEL@ACU.EDU