High impact learning in and beyond coursework

Richard Vaz asserted the importance of project-based learning as a high-impact practice that more faculty should consider integrating into their courses. Advocating that "The abilities gained from project-based learning and other high-impact practices - especially transferrable skills related to collaboration, communication and creative problem solving - can position students for a solid, certain future and provide a blueprint for higher education institutions to make their value to society more evident" Vaz made no mention of how students learning beyond course experiences. The high-impact of project-centered work and the associated learning outcomes are routine for student affairs educators, and leadership educators in particular. It is unfortunate that Vaz did not address this important potential partnership in learning.