Sr. Director of Career Services & Experiential Learning
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Rebekah Harriger currently serves as the Senior Director of Career Services & Experiential Learning at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. In this role, she spearheads the oversight and enhancement of career services and experiential learning programs. Rebekah's deep-rooted commitment to higher education began during her tenure at Shippensburg University, where her involvement in the John L. Grove College of Business Internship Program ignited her to forge a career path in higher education, focusing specifically on internship program management and career development. Rebekah strives to empower individuals through the cultivation of skills and self-assurance essential for effective participation in experiential learning. By nurturing these experiential learning opportunities, she hopes these experiences help to create a pathway to STEM careers. In 2020, her dedication earned her recognition as one of Harrisburg's Young Professionals "20 in their 20s," and she was distinguished as a "Tech Titan," underscoring her unwavering commitment to paving pathways to STEM professions within the Harrisburg community. The Society for Experiential Education honored Rebekah in 2021 with the Experiential Education Rising Leader Award, a testament to her exceptional efforts in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shippensburg University, complemented by a Master of Arts in Higher Education from Geneva College. Notably, she is a graduate of the Society for Experiential Education’s Experiential Education Academy, a distinction reserved for individuals who have significantly advanced the field and profession of experiential education on a national level. Currently, Rebekah was a Research Fellow in the Society for Experiential Learning Fellows Program 2022-2024, further emphasizing her dedication to ongoing professional growth and the advancement of experiential education.
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Embedding Experiential Learning: Harrisburg U’s Path to Career-Ready Graduates
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM EDT