The best education occurs when you get a chance to sit and have a conversation with someone who has something interesting to say. The more opportunities you have to participate in such conversations, the more you are going to learn. This is the idea behind The EXCHANGE.
Every weekday, someone will engage the students with something interesting to say. That person could be an employer, alumnus, faculty member, expert, writer, leader, elected official or fellow student. Each of our guests will be hosted by a key member of the College: The Director of The EXCHANGE, Dean Paul Jarley, an associate dean, department chair or faculty member. Each conversation will have up to 120 seats available for students.
Education Beyond the Classroom
The culture of the college is changing, the knowledge economy is shifting and technology is moving more rapidly than ever before. The college is ready to respond to these changes—to be flexible, creative and innovative—to prepare students for our interconnected world. The availability of online learning and the ubiquity of the internet do not make the need for student engagement less important; it makes it more important. Learning depends on human interaction, exploration and experimentation. The best education happens when people from diverse backgrounds and experiences come together and have a conversation.
The EXCHANGE, presented by FAIRWINDS, was designed to be a hub of ideas and educational activities that expand learning by connecting students with thought leaders, employers, faculty members and each other. The EXCHANGE is the culmination of student engagement efforts across the college and under the direction of the Dean, the Office of Professional Development and the Outreach & Engagement team.
The mission of The EXCHANGE is to inspire and enable College of Business students to broaden their perspectives and explore their potential outside of the classroom. During the fall and spring semesters, The EXCHANGE will host speakers representing industries from around the world.
Conveniently located in the College in the Business Administration Building 1 (BA1), in the old Magruder Computer Lab, The EXCHANGE can accommodate 100 students per session. Throughout the year, some students will be required to attend learning sessions as part of their course expectations. Some will come for extra credit, while others will simply seek the value of the experience. Whatever the reason for their attendance, participation at The EXCHANGE is a critical part of the overall student experience at UCF.
Sponsored by FAIRWINDS
We recognize banking and education are both essential to enable students to achieve their individual ambitions and prosperity. FAIRWINDS is a tremendous partner to the university and has been instrumental in many initiatives that have made the University of Central Florida what it is today. Both FAIRWINDS and the College share the mission of providing education and access to resources that benefit the long-term prosperity of students and our community.