Many educators and administrators are looking to broaden the discussion about attracting and retaining students in the liberal arts. The goal of this study is to broaden the discussion amongst those concerned about higher education regarding the importance of including appropriate experiential courses in the traditional liberal arts program of study. One way to facilitate such is to begin by addressing three areas of concern for faculty and administrators alike. The first concern addresses the foundation of teaching experience in the liberal arts. By borrowing from several education theorists, a method of inquiry for the educator new to experiential education begins to emerge. The discussion in the next section centers on the changing role of the liberal arts educator in the classroom once a field component becomes the focus of coursework. Finally, in order to increase experiential opportunities for students, those involved in educational decision-making in liberal arts institutions must remember that any experiential method of learning is a complementary and not competing part of the undergraduate program of study.