APRIL 7, 2015 - MURRAY, Ky. -- Murray State University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will host the “Real World Market: Where Learning Comes to Life” on Tuesday, April 7 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Curris Center Grand Ballroom. The event is an experiential learning showcase of the various activities available to Murray State students. The event will feature displays from majority of majors; students who have completed hands-on learning activities will be available to share how they are using these experiences to gain employment after graduation.
The goal of the QEP is to provide students with experiential learning opportunities that enhance their college careers and make them more marketable. By using what they have learned in classes to applying their skills in real-world settings, they become more employable. Murray State is committed to providing these opportunities to every student in every major.
The afternoon event itself is a hands-on learning activity by a group of public relations majors studying how to plan a successful event. The “Real World Market: Where Learning Comes to Life” is a must for every student where they can the broad array of options available. From a student-built robot to an exhibit on how to use a 3-D printer, to live music from the Murray State jazz combo, the event offers something for everyone.
The event is free and open to the public. High school seniors considering enrollment at Murray State are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served and all attendees can register to win an iPad and other electronics. For more information about the event or the QEP, visit facebook.com/MurrayState QEP or email kyoung16@murraystate.edu.
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BOILERPLATE: The Quality Enhancement Plan at Murray State University is part of President Davies' 10 year accreditation plan. The QEP focuses on hands-on learning experiences including experience rich learning experiences (ERAs). ERAs include study abroad, internship programs, classroom real-world projects, and student-faculty research. The mission of the Quality Enhancement Plan is simple: To enhance the quality of education students receive before graduation. The real world, hands-on experience that can be gained during a student's experience at Murray State through this program is almost unattainable alone. The Real World Market: Where Learning Comes to Life is the major launch event for the QEP in 2015.