Community Empowerment through Education: Driving Social Change

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Arizona State University (ASU)
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Coordinator Abe
Community Engagement Coordinator
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General
  • Undergraduate; 4th year, Capstone
  • 60 learners; teams of 3
  • 100 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
  • 20 projects wanted
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
  • Any company type
  • Academic association, Education, Government, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Public relations & communications
Categories
Social impact Community engagement Social work Fundraising Education Social justice
Skills
social justice fundraising
Project timeline
  • August 30, 2023
    Experience start
  • May 10, 2024
    Experience end
Overview
Details

The Educational Studies Capstone experience offers organizations a valuable partnership opportunity to address social justice issues in education. Through student-led sustainable service projects, our students provide direct support, deeply understanding the challenges faced by the community. By creating realistic solutions to local and national issues impacting student achievement, organizations can drive positive change while benefiting from the expertise and dedication of our students. With a commitment of at least 100 hours per semester, this collaboration fosters inclusive learning environments and empowers organizations to make a meaningful impact in education.

Learner skills
Social justice, Fundraising
Deliverables

The specific deliverables for the project will be tailored to the needs of the participating organization. Potential deliverables may include:


  • Project plans outlining proposed initiatives and strategies.
  • Budget and fundraising recommendations.
  • Logistics plans for resource coordination.
  • Impact plans to measure project success.
  • Evaluation plans to assess outcomes.
  • Impact reports summarizing achievements.
  • Evaluation summaries for analysis and improvement.
  • Sustainability plans for long-term impact.
  • Final review presentation on project progress.


The actual deliverables will be determined through collaboration with the organization to ensure they align with their specific needs and goals.

Project Examples

Addressing Educational Disparities: Equity-focused Solutions

  • Develop a budget and fundraising plan to secure resources for equitable educational initiatives.
  • Create a logistics plan to ensure efficient implementation of programs and services.
  • Design an impact plan to measure and maximize the positive outcomes of interventions.


Fostering Inclusive Learning Environments: Promoting Diversity in Education

  • Design instructional materials that reflect diverse perspectives and cater to various learning styles.
  • Develop an evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of inclusive practices and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare an impact report outlining the positive changes and outcomes resulting from promoting diversity in education.


Empowering Student Success: Establishing Effective Tutoring Programs

  • Set up tutoring programs to provide personalized academic support and mentorship to students.
  • Develop a budget and fundraising plan to ensure sustainable funding for tutoring initiatives.
  • Prepare an implementation summary that outlines the strategies and steps for successfully launching and managing tutoring programs.