Reimagining Student Engagement: How Merced College Is Using Immersive VR to Transform Learning
July 23, 2025
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET
Join us for a conversation with Merced College leaders and faculty, exploring how Merced’s groundbreaking partnership with Dreamscape Learn uses cinematic virtual reality experiences to bring students into the classroom, keep them engaged, and drive more equitable outcomes.
Why should you attend?
- See why immersive learning aligns with Merced’s student success strategy and the measurable gains so far.
- Hear why President Chris Vitelli calls Dreamscape Learn his “lazy river,” the experience that draws students to campus and keeps them coming back.
- Listen to faculty stories about bringing VR into daily teaching.
- Learn practical steps to adapt this approach to your own goals.
Bring your questions for a live, open Q&A with Merced’s leadership and faculty.
Featured Speakers: Dr. Chris Vitelli, Superintendent/President; Valerie Albano, Professor, Biology; Cody Jacobsen, Dean, Agriculture and Industrial Technology, Merced College
Moderator: Dr. Rufus Glasper, President and CEO, League for Innovation in the Community College
