"Much of the work I did for my ELC project I continue to do on a much larger scale in my current job. The project gave me a great depth of understanding on how to effectively run a research project from start to finish and use different tools to provide valuable insights to clients. The ELC allowed me to gain practical experience in running a focus group, writing surveys and coding responses."
— Sarah Doonan
Integrated Marketing Communications Plan
Grant Thornton LLP Fall 2005
"Most college projects are safe because no one is affected by your work. The ELC project carried more weight because the sponsor paid for it and it really meant something. I learned a lot about myself and the fundamentals of working with a group through this experience."
— Michael Levy
Community Branding
Village of Forest Park Fall 2005
Choose a link from the list to the left to learn more about each project.
The College of Business Experiential Learning Center (ELC) tackles the challenges faced by real-world organizations. Every semester, teams of elite NIU College of Business graduate and undergraduate students consult with non- and for-profit sponsoring organizations on a wide variety of business and organizational issues. Guided by a faculty coach, the teams bring theoretical knowledge, technical expertise, and a fresh perspective to every project.