The Center for Immersive Learning (CIL) provides financial, consultative, and logistical support for Peace faculty to continue current and developing new Immersive Learning experiences and teaching strategies in their courses. Faculty submit an IL Funding Request when designing an IL learning experience and work with the CIL Director to determine Student Learning Outcomes and the logistical support (i.e., arranging transportation, buying tickets, etc.) needed. This process allows faculty to focus solely on the learning experiences of the students involved. Specific courses included in Building TILEs have financial support specifically allocated to them to finance new IL experiences.
The Center for Immersive Learning also includes a physical space on the second floor of Finch Library designed to foster collaboration among students, with peer mentors, faculty, and outside experts. The CIL houses “The Collaboratory,” an innovative teaching space with the latest technology, flexible seating arrangements, writable walls, and whiteboard partitions to foster group work and other effective teaching strategies.