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Will Pewitt is the professor of an experiential game-based course, “Age of Revolutions” (IDH 1923) that immerses students in a transformative learning environment focused on the end of the Early Modern period. The course is designed for first-year students and consists of a student-driven structure that is updated weekly based on student actions, proposals, and collaborative efforts. This unique structure creates a fluid learning environment that responds to student decisions in real-time. By fostering an immersive and participatory learning experience, Professor Pewitt has successfully cultivated students' critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills. His dedication to experiential learning and student success has made a lasting impact on his students and the academic community, earning him well-deserved recognition.

Trevor Dunn is the professor of the only course where you can receive college credit for designing and fabricating their own surfboard. The Surfboard Design and Fabrication course (ART 4143C) at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is a unique and groundbreaking curriculum. His course embodies the universities’ commitment to innovation, interdisciplinarity, and experiential learning, reflecting the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s tagline, "Uniquely ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ." Students develop hands-on skills while engaging in a curriculum that integrates multiple disciplines, making it an exemplary model of experiential education. Many students even stated they chose ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ specifically for this course. The course’s lasting popularity and positive impact on student success make it a strong example of how experiential learning can enhance the educational experience of our students.

Dominick Guess is a professor in the department of Psychology and teaches EXP3703C Computer Applications in Psychological Research. He has taught this course 12 times in multiple formats and strives to keep his course financially accessible through using Open Education Resources. Through hands-on learning, students successfully learn how to work with technology and computer programs for psychological research. Students often praise Professor Guess for challenging them while also making the class enjoyable. He also known to be encouraging and creating a conducive environment for learning.