High-Impact Educational Experiences (HIEEs)
HIEEs promote knowledge and skill development that is highly sought by employers and graduate programs.
Global Learning HIEE's
Completing global learning experiences identified as HIEEs will help you along your path in the Wildcat Advantage Program as well as grow as an active citizen during your time at Weber State
Study Abroad and
International Exchanges
Choose one of the many study abroad and international exchange opportunities at Weber State University.
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FAQ
Who is eligible?
What is the time commitment?
- From one week to one or more semesters.
What information will I verify in GivePulse?
- The location of the Study Abroad, and the learning outcome of the experience.
What should I include in my portfolio?
- Reflect on your international experience, the skills you developed, and how this experience will impact your future.
Can this HIEE be repeated?
Study Abroad
Take a Course with the Global Learning (GLB) Course Attribute
You can acquire global learning experiences in our Weber State GLB attribute courses without going abroad too!
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FAQ
Who is eligible?
- All students. If a student is part of a course with a GLB attribute, that does not automatically enroll them in the Wildcat Advantage program. To sign up, get started here.
What is the time commitment?
- Depending on the course, it can be either a block course or a full-semester course.
How do I participate in this HIEE?
- Students that sign up for a course with a GLB course attribute, and complete the course with a passing grade. Verify participation with Shannon Sandau.
What information will I verify in GivePulse?
- The course title, materials covered in the course, and global learning outcomes.
What should I include in my portfolio?
- A reflection of learning outcomes and skills developed in class.
Can this HIEE be repeated?
- Yes, but not with the same course. It must be a different course within the GLB course attribute.
GLB Attribute Course
Engage with International Students in
Co-curricular Activities
From “buddy system” to helping to organize international student events, Weber State offers a variety of engagement opportunities for students to learn about each other’s cultures and be more engaged global citizens.
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FAQ
To learn more about co-curricular activities contact Shannon Sandau at shannonstephens@weber.edu
Who is eligible?
- All students. However, the "Buddy Program" and "Mentor Program" is only eligible to those that have been selected.
What is the time commitment?
- It varies between activities/events.
How do I participate in this HIEE?
- Please reach out to Shannon Sandau expressing interest in participating in the International Student activities.
- If you have been assigned as a "Buddy" or "Mentor" and you fulfill your role for the extent of the semester.
- You will be assigned an event/activity to help plan and run. Some of these activities include, but are not limited to, International Education Week in the fall and the International Banquet in the spring.
- If you have an internationally-minded project you would like to complete, this may also be considered a HIEE. If you have ideas or questions, please reach out to Shannon Sandau.
What information will I verify in GivePulse?
- You will verify the hours spent participating in the planning/execution of the event and the learning outcomes.
What should I include in my portfolio?
- Your portfolio should reflect what skills you developed and how this experience will help you in the future.
Can this HIEE be repeated?
- Yes! There are always different events or activities where student participation is needed.
Study Abroad
