CHAPTER 7

Spartan-Ready at the University of Tampa

Tim Harding and Stephanie Russell Krebs

As indicated in Section 1, the T-model, which comprises depth of disciplinary knowledge and breadth of professional abilities (Gardner and Estry 2017), is important for all students regardless of academic major or career focus. Work-integrated learning (WIL), the practice of combining traditional academic study with student exposure to the world-of-work in their chosen profession, is widely considered instrumental in equipping new graduates with the required employability skills needed to function effectively in a work environment. As impactful as WIL is in showcasing depth and breadth of T-potential, it is not the only way to ensure students graduate ...

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