Educational R&D

New Prototypes and Other Experiments 

Digital, Experiential, Equity, New Models

Prototypes

Core Pathways

  • Pilot

Core Pathways is an interdisciplinary exploration of complex global challenges created to equip Georgetown Undergraduate students with the tools necessary to grapple with the myriad of complex challenges facing the world.

Bridge

  • Pilot

Bridge Courses are concise, high-impact courses offer graduating seniors a novel educational model. This suite of 1-credit courses covers topics critical to a successful transition from student to alumnus and encourage soon-to-be graduates to reflect on their Georgetown experience and create their own frameworks for living a life of meaning and purpose beyond the Hilltop.

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UNXD

PILOT PROTOTYPE

The University Cross-Disciplinary Courses (UNXD) designation is used for courses that fall outside traditional course numbers or academic units. These courses are administered by Designing the Future(s) staff who work within the Provost’s office and are overseen by the Vice Provost for Education.

Convergence Labs

  • Pilot

Launching in Spring 2021 Convergence Labs will offer a new place for Georgetown faculty to reframe research, expand partnerships, and develop new pedagogical approaches to their work. The Labs consist of project teams made up of students, faculty, and industry and community partners, all working together for the common good.

 

Placemaker

  • Pilot

Launching in Spring 2021 Convergence Labs will offer a new place for Georgetown faculty to reframe research, expand partnerships, and develop new pedagogical approaches to their work. The Labs consist of project teams made up of students, faculty, and industry and community partners, all working together for the common good.