Andy Breech Experiential Learning Grants

The Breech Experiential Learning Grants are provided to support a collaborative partnership between Drury University and Camp Emerald Bay, Boy Scouts of America-WLA Council, and the Pennington Marine Science Center.

Camp Emerald Bay and the Pennington Maine Center, located on Catalina Island, are committed to environmental education, marine science initiatives, and ethics and leadership training.  Camp Emerald Bay serves over 4500 scouts every summer and functions as a retreat venue for businesses and nonprofit organizations.  The Pennington Marine Center’s 6000 gallon aquarium, labs, and multi-purpose rooms provide educational experiences to over 8000 visitors annually.

Criteria:

1. Projects must align with the activities and mission of Camp Emerald Bay/Pennington Marine Center and be approved by their representatives. Consult with Dr. Bob Weddle, Dr. Kevin Jansen, or Dr. Jonathan Groves.
2. Experiential learning grants may include, but are not limited to, funding for research, travel, lodging, and supplies.
3. Students awarded the experiential learning grant will present their project at a designated campus forum.

Project proposal requirements:

1. Project goals and purpose.
2. Project timeline.
3. Experience and preparation to achieve project goals and purpose.
4. Plan for monitoring project progress, method of communicating results, and plan for assessing project goals.
5. Explanation of how this proposal fuses life and profession.
6. Discussion of the original or extraordinary aspects of this proposal.