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RISE Learning Institute & Center for Career Connections

The RISE Learning Institute, part of the Connected Learning Division, works across Bellevue College and with the surrounding community to implement High Impact Practices in teaching and learning. These practices have been shown to help students identify, articulate, build, and apply their strengths.

By fostering Research, Innovation, Service, and Experiential Learning (RISE), we help students develop skills to succeed during and after their time at Bellevue College.

High Impact Practices (HIPs) and RISE’s Approach
The RISE Learning Institute partners with faculty, students, and community members to implement High Impact Practices (HIPs), evidence-based teaching and learning strategies that enhance student learning and engagement. Among the various HIPs, RISE focuses on Research, Project-Based Learning, Community-Engaged/Civic Education, and Career Connections.

What Are High Impact Practices?

RISE for…

The RISE Learning Institute offers different opportunities for students, faculty, and the community to engage with HIPs.

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RISE for Students

RISE empowers students at Bellevue College with hands-on learning experiences, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills.

Students have access to:
• Making Learning Visible

• RISE MakerSpace

• Volunteer opportunities

• Hands-on learning opportunities!

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RISE For Faculty

RISE supports and collaborates with Bellevue College faculty by enhancing their teaching methods and fostering creativity, innovation, and experiential learning for their students.

To do this, RISE offers:
• Professional Development Workshop

• Communities of Practice

• RISE Transcript Notation Service

• Community Engaged/Civic Education Program

• 1-on-1 Support

RISE For Community

RISE strengthens Bellevue College’s ties with the community, offering partnerships, research collaborations, and experiential learning opportunities that benefit both students and the broader region.

RISE supports:
• Research Collaboration

• Innovative Partnerships

• RISE Ropes Challenge Course

The Center for Career Connections

The Center for Career Connections (CCC) is where students go to find academic internships, explore career options, and learn about cohort programs. The CCC also provides free career development services (resume review, interview prep, cover letter advice, etc.) to students, alumni, and members of the community.

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RISE for Career Connections

The Center for Career Connections provides free career development services for students, alumni, and members of the community! Working with one of our career specialists, you can explore career options, practice for an interview, get your resume reviewed, and more.