This month we're breaking down the words, "applied learning." We all know that students need it, employers want it, and colleges want to offer it... but what does it actually mean and what does it look like in practice? Wichita State was built on a foundation of applied learning since the beginning and it's something we work hard to maintain and foster in every program we offer. To help us explore this concept we've invited Ricki Ellison, Sport Management Adviser and Clinical Educator; Dr. Mark Vermillion, Sport Management Chair and Director of Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning; and Jordan Brown, WSU Senior in the Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning program.

The mission of the FUSE ICT is to prepare and inspire students to achieve their true passion and purpose; while providing the tools, opportunities, and diverse programming options for them to grow. One of the most effective tools that we have to spark dialogue and unearth passion is dialogue. Our goal with “Let’s Talk About it” is to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.