This intensive, week-long January fieldwork course immerses students in hands-on data collection for a community impact analysis. Working with a host organization and community partners, students conduct interviews, surveys, and observations, applying ethical fieldwork and participatory evaluation methods to gather insights that will inform their final analysis and recommendations.

Outcome 1
Conduct field-based data collection in partnership with local stakeholders, using participatory methods to gather insights into community experiences and perspectives.

Outcome 2
Exhibit effective communication and collaboration skills when engaging with community members and organizational partners to ensure transparent and mutually beneficial data gathering.