Amanda Kelso, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education - Experiential Education, Executive Director, Global Education Office ~ amanda.kelso@duke.edu
"Experiential education promotes deeper learning and understanding, increased engagement and motivation, and the development of practical skills that can be applied in various contexts. Experiential learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, independence, and self-reliance.
OUE’s Experiential Education division offers students, faculty, and administrators opportunities and resources to engage in experiential programming. Explore the listings below to find ways you can connect with experiential education. If you have questions or need assistance, please email us at experientialed@duke.edu."
For Students
OUE’s Experiential Education division supports programs for every major throughout the year.
The Duke Global Education Office (GEO) offers international and U.S.-based study away opportunities granting academic credit toward graduation for students from any major. Students can study away as early as summer after their first year. Learn more.
Duke Summer Experiences (DSE) aggregates all undergraduate summer opportunities into one easily searchable database. Browse the Duke Opportunities Database for 60+ summer programs, including research, service-learning, and travel opportunities run by Duke offices and departments. Learn more.
Duke Immerse is a semester-long program in which undergraduates enroll in a cluster of four courses designed by Duke faculty around a central theme. Each Duke Immerse program includes one or more experiential components, which consist of local, regional, national, or international travel and engagement about the program's theme. Learn more.
For Faculty
Experiential undergraduate programs offer faculty an opportunity to develop their research interests into immersive, life-changing programming for students. We encourage you to consider partnering with the Global Education Office and Duke Immerse to design high-impact experiences.
The Global Education Office (GEO) seeks faculty proposals for 4- or 6- week summer study away programs. Learn more.
The Global Education Office (GEO) supports an established study away program in New York City. Summer study away programs and faculty directors in this location rotate yearly. Learn more.
The Global Education Office (GEO) is seeking teaching proposals for its Venice International University (VIU) Globalization Program semester study away program, which takes place in Italy in partnership with VIU. Learn more.
For Administrators
The Division of Experiential Education has many resources for administrators to utilize in the creation of student programs or in advising undergraduate students. EE can assist you in your work with students.
The Office of Global Health & Safety (OGHS) promotes the health, safety, security, and preparedness of Duke programs and students in the field. OGHS also manages the Duke Travel Registry and oversees Duke’s Travel Policy, equipping faculty, staff, and students with the guidance and preparation needed for successful travel. Learn more.
Duke Summer Experience was created as an undergraduate opportunity aggregator, but also with the intent of growing a community of practice. We want to connect the departments, faculty, academic units, and administrators that coordinate, organize, and operate student experiences. Our hope is this network of program administrators can share best practices, resources, and lessons learned. Learn more.
The Global Travel Office (GTO) is an enterprise-level office (university and health system) that provides support to Duke's faculty and staff with travel documentation and situational assistance abroad. Learn more.