HIPS Ambassadors

College: College of Architecture and Planning 

Shareable Resource: A Hands-On Approach

In this narrated slideshow, Prof. Alfaro describes how she taught an Immersive Learning course in Interior Design, discussing assignments, team tasks, and semester plan for working with a local church. 

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

• IDES 324 (Immersive Learning)
• IDES 115 (Immersive Learning)
• IDES 369 (Study Away) 

Related Scholarship:

Alfaro, S. and Ahmadi, R. (March 2025). Immersive learning in action. Interior Design Educators Council(IDEC) Annual Conference. Chicago,IL.  

Ahmadi, R. and Alfaro, S. (March 2025). Bringing real-world partners into the classroom: A model for experiential learning. Interior Design Educators Council(IDEC) Annual Conference. Poster session. Chicago,IL.  

College: College of Communication, Information, and Media 

Shareable Resource: Bringing Competitions into the Classroom: Reflections on High-Impact Course Design

In this brief guide, Prof. Chung describes how he enhanced his undergraduate research course by encouraging students to enter competitions. He provides advice for faculty looking to do the same.

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

JOUR 101 (Undergraduate Research)

Related Scholarship: 

Chung, S. (2025). Enhancing advertising education through high-impact practices (HIPs): Integrating extracurricular competitions for undergraduate research and collaboration. Journal of Advertising Education, 29(1), 31–40. Find the article here.

College: College of Health 

Shareable Resource: Golf Tournament Immersive Learning Project

In this video, Prof. Dalgety gives an overview of an immersive learning course that was charged with creating an event—in this case, a golf tournament. He provides a suggested timeline and advice for faculty who want to do something similar in their immersive classes.

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

• SPTA 402 (Immersive Learning)
• SPTA 300 (Diverse Perspectives)

Related Scholarship:

Dalgety, M. F., & Evans, Z. (2025, February 13). Implementing a Novel Grading Practice in an Undergraduate Sport Finance Course. Poster session presented at the Applied Sport Management Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH. 

College: College of Sciences and Humanities 

Shareable Resource: Navigating Study Abroad Barriers

Prof. Ferguson shares the challenges and rewards of leading a study abroad experience in this video, with particular focus on recruitment, student expectations, and mental health. 

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

• ENG 487 (Immersive Learning)
• ENG 444 (Immersive Learning)
• VBC 400 (Study Abroad)
• ENG 490 (Diverse Perspectives)

Related Scholarship 

Ferguson, Molly. “Mapping Irish Literature in the English Capstone.” American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), Boston, MA. March 20-23 2019. 

Ferguson, Molly. “Responding to the Challenges and Needs of Our Students.” Provost’s Faculty Summit, Ball State University, virtual. February 24, 2023. 

Ferguson, Molly. “Strategies to Foster Collaborative Knowledge-Making in an Interactive Learning Space Classroom.” Northeast Modern Language Association (NEMLA), Hartford, CT. March 17-20 2016. 

College: College of Sciences and Humanities 

Shareable Resource: Guidelines for Instructors of Undergraduate Research Courses

In this step-by-step guide, Prof. Froese provides thorough advice on designing and implementing undergraduate research experiences in Chemistry with suggestions for faculty in other disciplines as well. 

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

• HONR 499 (Undergraduate Research)
• CHEM 470 (Undergraduate Research) 

Related Scholarship

Froese, J. T. “No Rieske, No Reward: Development of Improved Dioxygenase Catalysts Through Enzyme Engineering” Invited Speaker – Indiana University Undergraduate Chemical Biology Symposium, Bloomington, IN, April 2025. 

College: College of Sciences and Humanities 

Shareable Resource: My Approach to Immersive Learning: A Checklist of Things I Do, How I Start the Semester, and How I Evaluate the Learners

In this guide, Prof. Largent provides a checklist of tasks he does in every immersive learning class. Additionally, he highlights how he sets up students for success at the beginning of the semester and how he evaluates their immersive learning work. 

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

CS 341 (Immersive Learning)

Related Scholarship:

Lynne M. Stallings and David L. Largent. Using UNgrading Assessment Practices to Enhance Immersive Learning Experiences in Student-Led, Community-Engaged Courses. In Effective Alternative Assessment Practices in Higher Education (pp. 123-130). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. (2024). 

Related Scholarship 

Mattieu-Frasier, Lauren. Teaching Research Methods in Psychology. Forthcoming book chapter. 

College: Miller College of Business & Honors College 

Shareable Resource: Suggestions for Short Term Study Abroad Experiences

This guide by Prof. Saiki makes the case for short-term study abroad (like a spring break trip). It includes how to plan the experience and the course parameters.

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

• HONR 490 (Undergraduate Research) 
• HONR 499 (Undergraduate Research) 
• FASH 260 (Diverse Perspectives)
• HONR 390 (Study Abroad)

Related Scholarship 

Saiki, D., U Adomaitis, A. A. (2023). Opportunities in Study Abroad: Planning, Steps and Suggestions. Presentation at the 2023 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference. Link to proceedings https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17775/ 

Saiki, D. & Prell, J. (2025). Immersive Learning: History of Fashion Course, Presentation accepted at the 2025 International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference. 

College: Miller College of Business & Honors College

Shareable Resource: Working with Multiple Community Partners

Prof. Wilkey shares how he has managed immersive learning classes with more than one community partner with a folder of resources including a podcast, transcript, and key tips summary. 

Recent HIPs Courses Taught:

• HONR 499 (Undergraduate Research) 
• MKG 490 (Immersive Learning)
• BUSA 299X (Diverse Perspectives)