Andrew Allen
Assistant Dean of Strategic Engagement & Experience
Andrew Allen is director of the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning at Gies College of Business. The role of the Magelli Office is to embed learning-by-doing into the DNA of the College. Allen teaches courses in action learning and project management, and helps lead iMBA immersion courses. His focus is on experiential learning methodologies and higher education innovation. Additional teaching interests include business problem-solving and professional development. Allen began his academic career at the University of Illinois in 2012, and was named director of Action Learning in 2017 and director of the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning in 2019. He received his BA in international studies from Brigham Young University in 2005, and earned his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2010.
Contact
1033 N Business Instructional Facility
515 Gregory Dr
Champaign, IL 61820
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Educational Background
- MBA, Arizona State University, 2010
- BA, International Studies, Brigham Young University, 2005
Positions Held
- Director of Experiential Learning, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019 to present
- Director of Action Learning, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017 to present
- Director, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, 2012-2017
- Founder, President, More Marbles, 2009-2012
- Operations Manager, Opportunity Fund, 2007-2008
- Advisory Services Associate, KPMG LLP, 2005-2007
- Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management, 2003-2005
Recent Publications
Other Publications
Presentations
- Allen, A., Bednar, M., Girndt-Clougherty, T., & Noonan, J. (2023). Integrating Competencies and Professional Development into Experiential Learning. SEE 52nd Annual Conference, Society for Experiential Learning (SEE.
- Bednar, M., & Allen, A. (2023). Experiential Learning at Any Scale. GMAC Annual Conference.
Teaching Interests
Business Problem Solving Project Management Professional Development Entrepreneurship
Research Interests
Experiential Learning Learning methodologies Higher ed innovation
Current Courses
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Seattle Immersion (MBA 590) This course covers various topics from each iMBA Specialization. Group projects and individual assignments will be required. Students are required to take 2 Specialization Capstones for their iMBA degree.
Contact
1033 N Business Instructional Facility
515 Gregory Dr
Champaign, IL 61820