Our formative research for the Sage Project at SDSU will consist of primary and secondary research. We will conduct surveys of internal SDSU audiences including faculty and students involved with Sage Project, and external audiences in San Diego including city officials and businesses. The secondary research we examined discusses the importance of civic engagement for sustainable development initiatives and argues that while cities talk about sustainability, they are often poor at implementing programs. Our surveys aim to understand awareness and perceptions of Sage Project, and explore how it can effectively partner with cities on projects.
A conference presentation on post-project evaluation in international development. Given at Dutch Wageningen University's Monitoring and Evaluation Conference 3/15
This document provides a proposal for a public relations campaign by The Sage Project at San Diego State University. It begins with an analysis of the organization's current situation, including a problem statement about lack of funding, a history of the program, and a SWOT analysis. It then discusses research on civic engagement for sustainable cities. The proposal outlines plans, including objectives, messages, and tactics. It proposes projects for several cities and provides budgets. It concludes with recommendations for evaluation and sections on the overall budget and appendix.
La página web debe validarse en términos de su autoría, actualización, navegabilidad, precisión de contenidos, propósitos definidos, objetividad, confiabilidad y precisión de contenidos.
Este documento describe los beneficios del ejercicio para las personas mayores. Explica que a medida que las personas envejecen, su salud física y mental cambia, pero que el ejercicio puede modificar la tasa de degeneración. Luego enumera algunos de los principales beneficios del ejercicio para la tercera edad como reducir el riesgo de enfermedades, fortalecer los músculos y huesos, mejorar el estado de ánimo y la memoria, y reducir la presión arterial y los niveles de glucosa. Finalmente
Saeid Mozafari is an Iranian sociologist living in Turkey. He received a BA in Sociology from Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University. His research interests include the sociology of family, modernism vs traditionalism in Iran, immigration, health, gender, and tolerance in the Middle East. He is fluent in Persian, Azeri, Turkish, and English. Mozafari has worked as a translator, counselor, author, and researcher focusing on Iranian and Syrian refugees in Turkey. He also teaches Turkish, Persian, and sociology.
El documento presenta información sobre varios lugares históricos alrededor del mundo, incluyendo la Gran Muralla China, el Taj Mahal, el Coliseo Romano y la Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán. Describe brevemente la historia, características y logros de cada lugar. También menciona otros destinos notables como Venecia, Río de Janeiro, Londres y Petra.
A conference presentation on post-project evaluation in international development. Given at Dutch Wageningen University's Monitoring and Evaluation Conference 3/15
This document provides a proposal for a public relations campaign by The Sage Project at San Diego State University. It begins with an analysis of the organization's current situation, including a problem statement about lack of funding, a history of the program, and a SWOT analysis. It then discusses research on civic engagement for sustainable cities. The proposal outlines plans, including objectives, messages, and tactics. It proposes projects for several cities and provides budgets. It concludes with recommendations for evaluation and sections on the overall budget and appendix.
La página web debe validarse en términos de su autoría, actualización, navegabilidad, precisión de contenidos, propósitos definidos, objetividad, confiabilidad y precisión de contenidos.
Este documento describe los beneficios del ejercicio para las personas mayores. Explica que a medida que las personas envejecen, su salud física y mental cambia, pero que el ejercicio puede modificar la tasa de degeneración. Luego enumera algunos de los principales beneficios del ejercicio para la tercera edad como reducir el riesgo de enfermedades, fortalecer los músculos y huesos, mejorar el estado de ánimo y la memoria, y reducir la presión arterial y los niveles de glucosa. Finalmente
Saeid Mozafari is an Iranian sociologist living in Turkey. He received a BA in Sociology from Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University. His research interests include the sociology of family, modernism vs traditionalism in Iran, immigration, health, gender, and tolerance in the Middle East. He is fluent in Persian, Azeri, Turkish, and English. Mozafari has worked as a translator, counselor, author, and researcher focusing on Iranian and Syrian refugees in Turkey. He also teaches Turkish, Persian, and sociology.
El documento presenta información sobre varios lugares históricos alrededor del mundo, incluyendo la Gran Muralla China, el Taj Mahal, el Coliseo Romano y la Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán. Describe brevemente la historia, características y logros de cada lugar. También menciona otros destinos notables como Venecia, Río de Janeiro, Londres y Petra.
El documento proporciona información básica sobre un paciente, incluyendo su nombre, edad, estatura, peso inicial y final, fecha del control médico y fecha de parto programado. También menciona diagnósticos y ejercicios aeróbicos como parte del tratamiento.
Este documento presenta los resultados de tres pruebas de esfuerzo realizadas a Guillermo Toro Cardona, un hombre separado y hipertenso de Amalfi que disfruta del ciclismo. Se registraron sus frecuencias cardiacas iniciales y finales, así como el tiempo que tardó en recuperarse después de recorridos de 25, 36 y 50 kilómetros en bicicleta.
College students need to engage politicallyAllison Bawden
This document discusses the lack of political engagement among current college students compared to past generations. While college students have historically been politically active, today's "millennials" are more uncertain and concerned about the country's future according to surveys. The document advocates for increasing civic education and involvement in political organizations and campaigns to foster more informed and engaged citizens.
O documento apresenta Débora e Pasquale, dois jovens apaixonados por arte e música, e descreve sua escolha do diretor Sérgio Gordilho para orientá-los. Gordilho é um experiente diretor de arte e criação de agências de publicidade brasileiras que é conhecido por seu trabalho criativo e inspirador.
The document discusses community action and engagement. It defines key concepts like resilience, vigilance, and accountability. It outlines a 5-point community initiative model of engagement, planning, implementation, development, and sustainability. The purposes of community action are described as addressing issues facing marginalized groups, and involving youth. Competencies around solidarity and contribution to community development are also presented.
This document discusses the development and validation of a construct called the "Civic-Minded Graduate" (CMG). The CMG is defined as someone who is formally educated and able to work democratically with others to improve communities. The author describes developing a CMG scale to measure students' knowledge, skills, attitudes and intentions regarding civic engagement. Several studies provide evidence of the scale's validity by correlating CMG scores with civic behaviors, identities, motives and other constructs. The CMG scale and concept are proposed as a way to assess outcomes of service learning courses and programs, represent civic goals to stakeholders, and guide civic-focused curriculum and faculty development.
This document outlines the criteria for determining what constitutes a public policy issue and provides guidance for a group project where students will research and address a local issue. To be a public policy issue, a problem needs to have broad scope, elicit intense concern over an extended duration, and require significant resources to address, while potentially facing opposition from groups that control related policies. For their project, students will form groups, choose an approved local issue to research, develop and implement a plan of action, and present their findings. They will document their work in a journal and essays evaluating their project's effectiveness.
Participatory evaluation involves stakeholders in a project assessing and improving it from the beginning. This approach changes a project from something done to people into a partnership. Key steps are starting with understanding local culture, gaining trust over time, and training all involved. Benefits include a better understanding of needs and effects, empowering stakeholders, and increasing project effectiveness. Challenges include the time needed for involvement, trust-building, and training non-experts.
The document provides an overview of a three-dimensional leadership model for digital leadership. It discusses three dimensions: 1) face-to-face non-digital leadership, 2) digital leadership existing purely online, and 3) integrated digital leadership that combines the first two dimensions. For each dimension, it outlines "7 C's" of values and competencies, such as developing an online identity, engaging in online collaboration, and demonstrating commitment to both virtual and real-world presences. The document also provides reflection questions and activities to help leaders assess and improve their skills in each of the three dimensions.
This document outlines a three-dimensional model of digital leadership. The first dimension is face-to-face non-digital leadership. The second dimension is virtual or digital leadership that exists online. The third dimension aims to integrate the first two by developing leaders' competencies in both real world and digital spaces. It provides examples of how key leadership concepts like collaboration and citizenship can apply across the three dimensions. The document encourages assessing where students engage online and training staff on social media best practices.
This document summarizes Scott Hutcheson's presentation on Strategic Doing at the SSAB Quality of Life Planning Retreat in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on June 26, 2014. Strategic Doing is a framework that enables quick collaboration toward measurable outcomes. It divides basic questions into appreciative questions to think differently about issues and accelerate asset-based collaborations through agile strategic action plans. The document outlines the Strategic Doing process and packaging used at the retreat to define opportunities and pathways to address community quality of life issues.
The document provides guidance for honors students on conducting a project related to the 2010/2011 honors study topic of "The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise". It recommends keeping a journal to document research, leadership development, service activities, and collaboration. Examples of journal prompts are given related to choosing an issue, research process, leadership roles, intended impact, and feedback.
This presentation analyzed data from 200,000 Causes users to understand user types. Quantitative methods like k-means clustering and decision trees identified 6 personas. Surveys and interviews with 1,466 and 65 users provided qualitative data. The results identified six main user types of Causes: Casual Activist, Self-Assured Millennial, Practical Activist, Ambitious Activist, Organized Retiree, and Tenacious Veteran Activist. Future work will engage users through tailored approaches based on their needs and identify ideal user types.
Design for Social Impact - A IDEO How-to Guide Carol Hoffmann
The document introduces design for social impact and discusses how design firms can get involved in social sector work. It provides an overview of principles for design firms to consider, such as demonstrating value, focusing efforts, and setting up projects for success. The guide also outlines different modes of engagement and case studies to inspire design firms as they look to have positive social impact.
TIGed Education for Social Innovation Course: Session 4Jennifer Corriero
This document provides an overview of Session 4 of a social innovation course. It discusses expanding one's locus of control and strategies for sustaining social innovations. Participants are asked to submit draft project descriptions and discuss their projects using guiding questions. The document outlines the agenda for an upcoming Social Innovation Student Symposium and next steps which include finalizing projects and reflections.
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FROM LAST ASSIGNMENT: Stakeholder Engagement and Roles in Strategic Planning
Stakeholders can have a powerful impact on organizational decision-making and strategic planning, making stakeholder engagement essential. As a leader and manager of an organization, you will not only be tasked with building relationships and engaging key stakeholders, but also identifying their role in the strategic planning process. In this Discussion, you examine stakeholder engagement and the role of stakeholders in strategic planning.
PART ONE
Assignment:
COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING
IN ABOUT A PARAGRAPH
To stretch the discussion this week and as related to being a positive strategic thinker and one who takes challenges and turns them into opportunities how might you frame your discussion within one of these concepts be that Sustainable Leadership, the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) or Appreciative Inquiry (AI).
PART TWO
ALSO Part of The ASSIGNMENT
Respond the two authors (L. Bennet & D. Cotton)
by providing feedback on their surveys. Are the questions clear? Are the response categories appropriate? Are there more appropriate ways to design some of the questions? If so, what are they? Offer advice and feedback to your colleagues.
Author: D. Cotton
Survey
1.
What is your ethnicity?
A.
Caucasian
B.
African American
C.
Latino/Hispanic
D.
Other
2.
What is your gender?
Male/Female
3.
When were you in Foster Care? --------years -------months
4.
Do you feel as if you received the best possible service in Foster Care? Y/N
5.
What was your household annual income prior to Foster Care?
6.
What were your responsibilities in the group home?
7.
Did you complete your tasks?
8.
Why/Why not?
9.
What were the consequences?
10.
What do you feel could have been done differently by staff to produce a better result?
The following survey asks various questions in an effort to improve the outcome of services within the foster care system Chris Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services for individuals aging out of foster care. Public administrators need to maintain a steady stream of feedback in order to find out what matters to citizens, clients, customers, and employees (Johnson 2014 pg.242.)
References:
Johnson, G. (2014). Research methods for public administrators (3rd ed.). Armonk, NY: M. E.
Sharpe.
Author: L. Bennett
What factors have led to a decrease in recycling by members of the city of Wilmington, Delaware?
1. How long has your family engaged in recycling?
A.
Greater than 10 years
B.
5 – 10 years
C.
2 – 5 years
D.
Less than 2 years
2. How is your recycling removed from your home?
A.
I drop it off a the recycle center
B.
It is picked up a refuse company
C.
I take it to a local store to recycle
D.
I do not recycle
3. If you no longer recycle what is the primary reason?
A.
Have heard that it only goes to the landfill anyway
B.
Too much hassl.
The Next Phase of Online Community Cultivation: Measuring and Expanding the v...Joseph Porcelli
In this presentation I share insights and frameworks on how engage focused communities towards objectives that are meaningful and value to the members and the sponsoring organization.
Iowa Campus Compact implemented its new student-focused program, the Civic Ambassador Network, as a way to engage students in IACC programs while also providing them with professional development opportunities and project assistance. The Civic Ambassador Network will begin its second year this fall.
Monique Ellefson
VISTA Leader
Iowa Campus Compact
El documento proporciona información básica sobre un paciente, incluyendo su nombre, edad, estatura, peso inicial y final, fecha del control médico y fecha de parto programado. También menciona diagnósticos y ejercicios aeróbicos como parte del tratamiento.
Este documento presenta los resultados de tres pruebas de esfuerzo realizadas a Guillermo Toro Cardona, un hombre separado y hipertenso de Amalfi que disfruta del ciclismo. Se registraron sus frecuencias cardiacas iniciales y finales, así como el tiempo que tardó en recuperarse después de recorridos de 25, 36 y 50 kilómetros en bicicleta.
College students need to engage politicallyAllison Bawden
This document discusses the lack of political engagement among current college students compared to past generations. While college students have historically been politically active, today's "millennials" are more uncertain and concerned about the country's future according to surveys. The document advocates for increasing civic education and involvement in political organizations and campaigns to foster more informed and engaged citizens.
O documento apresenta Débora e Pasquale, dois jovens apaixonados por arte e música, e descreve sua escolha do diretor Sérgio Gordilho para orientá-los. Gordilho é um experiente diretor de arte e criação de agências de publicidade brasileiras que é conhecido por seu trabalho criativo e inspirador.
The document discusses community action and engagement. It defines key concepts like resilience, vigilance, and accountability. It outlines a 5-point community initiative model of engagement, planning, implementation, development, and sustainability. The purposes of community action are described as addressing issues facing marginalized groups, and involving youth. Competencies around solidarity and contribution to community development are also presented.
This document discusses the development and validation of a construct called the "Civic-Minded Graduate" (CMG). The CMG is defined as someone who is formally educated and able to work democratically with others to improve communities. The author describes developing a CMG scale to measure students' knowledge, skills, attitudes and intentions regarding civic engagement. Several studies provide evidence of the scale's validity by correlating CMG scores with civic behaviors, identities, motives and other constructs. The CMG scale and concept are proposed as a way to assess outcomes of service learning courses and programs, represent civic goals to stakeholders, and guide civic-focused curriculum and faculty development.
This document outlines the criteria for determining what constitutes a public policy issue and provides guidance for a group project where students will research and address a local issue. To be a public policy issue, a problem needs to have broad scope, elicit intense concern over an extended duration, and require significant resources to address, while potentially facing opposition from groups that control related policies. For their project, students will form groups, choose an approved local issue to research, develop and implement a plan of action, and present their findings. They will document their work in a journal and essays evaluating their project's effectiveness.
Participatory evaluation involves stakeholders in a project assessing and improving it from the beginning. This approach changes a project from something done to people into a partnership. Key steps are starting with understanding local culture, gaining trust over time, and training all involved. Benefits include a better understanding of needs and effects, empowering stakeholders, and increasing project effectiveness. Challenges include the time needed for involvement, trust-building, and training non-experts.
The document provides an overview of a three-dimensional leadership model for digital leadership. It discusses three dimensions: 1) face-to-face non-digital leadership, 2) digital leadership existing purely online, and 3) integrated digital leadership that combines the first two dimensions. For each dimension, it outlines "7 C's" of values and competencies, such as developing an online identity, engaging in online collaboration, and demonstrating commitment to both virtual and real-world presences. The document also provides reflection questions and activities to help leaders assess and improve their skills in each of the three dimensions.
This document outlines a three-dimensional model of digital leadership. The first dimension is face-to-face non-digital leadership. The second dimension is virtual or digital leadership that exists online. The third dimension aims to integrate the first two by developing leaders' competencies in both real world and digital spaces. It provides examples of how key leadership concepts like collaboration and citizenship can apply across the three dimensions. The document encourages assessing where students engage online and training staff on social media best practices.
This document summarizes Scott Hutcheson's presentation on Strategic Doing at the SSAB Quality of Life Planning Retreat in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on June 26, 2014. Strategic Doing is a framework that enables quick collaboration toward measurable outcomes. It divides basic questions into appreciative questions to think differently about issues and accelerate asset-based collaborations through agile strategic action plans. The document outlines the Strategic Doing process and packaging used at the retreat to define opportunities and pathways to address community quality of life issues.
The document provides guidance for honors students on conducting a project related to the 2010/2011 honors study topic of "The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise". It recommends keeping a journal to document research, leadership development, service activities, and collaboration. Examples of journal prompts are given related to choosing an issue, research process, leadership roles, intended impact, and feedback.
This presentation analyzed data from 200,000 Causes users to understand user types. Quantitative methods like k-means clustering and decision trees identified 6 personas. Surveys and interviews with 1,466 and 65 users provided qualitative data. The results identified six main user types of Causes: Casual Activist, Self-Assured Millennial, Practical Activist, Ambitious Activist, Organized Retiree, and Tenacious Veteran Activist. Future work will engage users through tailored approaches based on their needs and identify ideal user types.
Design for Social Impact - A IDEO How-to Guide Carol Hoffmann
The document introduces design for social impact and discusses how design firms can get involved in social sector work. It provides an overview of principles for design firms to consider, such as demonstrating value, focusing efforts, and setting up projects for success. The guide also outlines different modes of engagement and case studies to inspire design firms as they look to have positive social impact.
TIGed Education for Social Innovation Course: Session 4Jennifer Corriero
This document provides an overview of Session 4 of a social innovation course. It discusses expanding one's locus of control and strategies for sustaining social innovations. Participants are asked to submit draft project descriptions and discuss their projects using guiding questions. The document outlines the agenda for an upcoming Social Innovation Student Symposium and next steps which include finalizing projects and reflections.
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DUE TONIGHT 11PM NEW YORK TIME
APA FORMAT
FROM LAST ASSIGNMENT: Stakeholder Engagement and Roles in Strategic Planning
Stakeholders can have a powerful impact on organizational decision-making and strategic planning, making stakeholder engagement essential. As a leader and manager of an organization, you will not only be tasked with building relationships and engaging key stakeholders, but also identifying their role in the strategic planning process. In this Discussion, you examine stakeholder engagement and the role of stakeholders in strategic planning.
PART ONE
Assignment:
COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING
IN ABOUT A PARAGRAPH
To stretch the discussion this week and as related to being a positive strategic thinker and one who takes challenges and turns them into opportunities how might you frame your discussion within one of these concepts be that Sustainable Leadership, the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) or Appreciative Inquiry (AI).
PART TWO
ALSO Part of The ASSIGNMENT
Respond the two authors (L. Bennet & D. Cotton)
by providing feedback on their surveys. Are the questions clear? Are the response categories appropriate? Are there more appropriate ways to design some of the questions? If so, what are they? Offer advice and feedback to your colleagues.
Author: D. Cotton
Survey
1.
What is your ethnicity?
A.
Caucasian
B.
African American
C.
Latino/Hispanic
D.
Other
2.
What is your gender?
Male/Female
3.
When were you in Foster Care? --------years -------months
4.
Do you feel as if you received the best possible service in Foster Care? Y/N
5.
What was your household annual income prior to Foster Care?
6.
What were your responsibilities in the group home?
7.
Did you complete your tasks?
8.
Why/Why not?
9.
What were the consequences?
10.
What do you feel could have been done differently by staff to produce a better result?
The following survey asks various questions in an effort to improve the outcome of services within the foster care system Chris Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services for individuals aging out of foster care. Public administrators need to maintain a steady stream of feedback in order to find out what matters to citizens, clients, customers, and employees (Johnson 2014 pg.242.)
References:
Johnson, G. (2014). Research methods for public administrators (3rd ed.). Armonk, NY: M. E.
Sharpe.
Author: L. Bennett
What factors have led to a decrease in recycling by members of the city of Wilmington, Delaware?
1. How long has your family engaged in recycling?
A.
Greater than 10 years
B.
5 – 10 years
C.
2 – 5 years
D.
Less than 2 years
2. How is your recycling removed from your home?
A.
I drop it off a the recycle center
B.
It is picked up a refuse company
C.
I take it to a local store to recycle
D.
I do not recycle
3. If you no longer recycle what is the primary reason?
A.
Have heard that it only goes to the landfill anyway
B.
Too much hassl.
The Next Phase of Online Community Cultivation: Measuring and Expanding the v...Joseph Porcelli
In this presentation I share insights and frameworks on how engage focused communities towards objectives that are meaningful and value to the members and the sponsoring organization.
Iowa Campus Compact implemented its new student-focused program, the Civic Ambassador Network, as a way to engage students in IACC programs while also providing them with professional development opportunities and project assistance. The Civic Ambassador Network will begin its second year this fall.
Monique Ellefson
VISTA Leader
Iowa Campus Compact
12Survey QuestionsDefinitionsCommunity service- a projeEttaBenton28
12
Survey Questions
Definitions:
Community service- a project in which you would volunteer regularly and use your skills and knowledge. Community service (not political in nature) is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.
Political service- often used to describe an action taken by a citizen to influence the outcome of a political issue.
How did you hear about this study?
Please enter the code that was given in your ad ________
1. How old are you today?
2. Gender: M or F
3. Race: Caucasian (not Hispanic), African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, other
4. Highest degree: High School/ Bachelors/ Masters/ Doctorate/ Other
5. Marital Status: Married/ Partner, single, divorced, widowed
6. In the past year, did you participate in community service (e.g., for a nonprofit)?
I made a donation or contribution (include internet sites like gofundme for community causes)
I volunteered my time
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a community or nonprofit issue.
Where did you post? _____
How often do you post about a community or nonprofit issue? Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
other ________
For what organizations/ causes did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
7. How often did you participate in community service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, never
8. In the past year, did you participate in political service?
I voted
I displayed a political sign/ button/ sticker
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a political issue. Where did you post? ____________ How often do you post about a political issue?
I made campaign contributions
I volunteered for a political candidate/ organization
I contacted an elected official
I contacted print or other media to express an opinion
I protested publicly
I signed petitions (including electronic)
I boycotted or buycotted
I canvassed on behalf of a cause, group, or candidate
For what organizations did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
9. How often were involved with political service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
10. If you were involved in community service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
11. Describe how you feel about your community service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
11. If you were involved in political service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
12. Describe how you feel about your political service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
13. If you have not engaged in any community service i ...
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12
Survey Questions
Definitions:
Community service- a project in which you would volunteer regularly and use your skills and knowledge. Community service (not political in nature) is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community reaps the benefits of your work.
Political service- often used to describe an action taken by a citizen to influence the outcome of a political issue.
How did you hear about this study?
Please enter the code that was given in your ad ________
1. How old are you today?
2. Gender: M or F
3. Race: Caucasian (not Hispanic), African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, other
4. Highest degree: High School/ Bachelors/ Masters/ Doctorate/ Other
5. Marital Status: Married/ Partner, single, divorced, widowed
6. In the past year, did you participate in community service (e.g., for a nonprofit)?
I made a donation or contribution (include internet sites like gofundme for community causes)
I volunteered my time
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a community or nonprofit issue.
Where did you post? _____
How often do you post about a community or nonprofit issue? Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
other ________
For what organizations/ causes did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
7. How often did you participate in community service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, never
8. In the past year, did you participate in political service?
I voted
I displayed a political sign/ button/ sticker
I posted (or reposted) on social media about a political issue. Where did you post? ____________ How often do you post about a political issue?
I made campaign contributions
I volunteered for a political candidate/ organization
I contacted an elected official
I contacted print or other media to express an opinion
I protested publicly
I signed petitions (including electronic)
I boycotted or buycotted
I canvassed on behalf of a cause, group, or candidate
For what organizations did you participate in this service? Why did you choose to participate in this organization /cause?
9. How often were involved with political service in the past year?
Daily, more than once a week, weekly more than once a month, monthly, several times a year, once a year, rarely
10. If you were involved in community service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
11. Describe how you feel about your community service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
11. If you were involved in political service in the past year, how did you become involved in it?
12. Describe how you feel about your political service experiences. Why do you feel that way?
13. If you have not engaged in any community service i ...
This document discusses public engagement strategies and tactics. It begins with a poll about experience with engagement. It then outlines two impacts of the internet - empowering individuals and citizen groups. Successful engagement tactics discussed include proactive recruitment, bringing diverse perspectives together, and using online tools to provide information and generate ideas. The document also covers challenges like digital divides and ensuring engagement leads to implementation. Examples of public engagement projects in Northwestern Ontario and Decatur, Georgia are provided.
The $20,000 grant from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation supported the youTHink program, which uses art to engage students in critical thinking about social issues and civic action. youTHink provided lessons to over 2,000 students at 24 schools and activities for over 650 students, focusing on topics like social justice and community involvement. Students reported that the program helped them express their views and see art as a means of communication. The grant funded staff, supplies, and transportation to allow low-income students to participate.
The document discusses creating a program to address gender inequality in the workforce. It identifies job segregation, unequal pay, sexual harassment, and bias against mothers as root causes. The proposed program would help bridge the gender gap by empowering women through weekly sessions. The sessions would help women identify issues in their roles and give honest feedback to leaders about gender bias. The goal is to achieve gender equality for women at work. Research finds that while progress was made towards gender equality from 1970 to 2018, it has since slowed or stopped, highlighting the need for institutional and cultural reforms.
Bloom Works’ Social Impact Designer, Alyson Fraser Diaz, recently sat down with Community Up Founder, Jermeen Sherman, to discuss the emerging field of social impact design and share how their work aims to keep community members at the center of the design process. Watch a recording of their conversation to better understand the principles of social impact design, learn about several tools Alyson and Jermeen use in their work, and hear examples of how they’ve used these tools to create better outcomes.
The accompanying Community Engaged Design Guide is a free resource that your organization can use to begin incorporating insights from Alyson and Jermeen into your projects.
1. Oct. 15, 2015
Dr. Sweetser
JMS 480
Research Proposal
Client: The Sage Project at SDSU
Summit Public Relations
Allison Bawden│Halloran Hoffmann│Catalina Duarte│Colin Sanchez│Oscar Sanchez
Bianca Pires│Marcela Orozco│Melanie Ramirez│Vivian Nguyen│Vivienne Truong
Our formative research for the Sage Project at San Diego State will consist of both primary and
secondary research. We must be able to understand and apply the secondary research to the Sage
Project. We will also conduct a survey targeting internal publics at SDSU and external publics of
high need cities in the San Diego area. We will use various scales in our research to allow
participants to indicate different levels of agreement or disagreement about a particular
statement.
Secondary Research: “Civic Engagement and Sustainable Cities in the United States,” by
Portney, Kent. Public Administration Review Sept./Oct. 2005
This secondary research is especially important because, as Portney discusses in the Abstract, the
“recurring theme in these cities is the role of public participation in shaping and implementing
these (sustainability) programs.” In his research Portney notes that some cities (like Seattle) owe
the city’s push for sustainability entirely to public involvement. The research looks at the shift to
sustainable living at the end of the twentieth century, and the roles both the government and the
public fulfilled. It also discusses the importance of civic engagement, and potential problems that
can arise. This research will help us to understand the original sustainability movement, as well.
For comparison, there are three specific cities cited in the research that pushed for sustainability
through civic/community engagement.
Secondary Research: “The Case for Megapolitan Growth Management in the 21st Century:
Regional Urban Planning and Sustainable Development in the United States,” by Ziegler,
Edward H. The Urban Lawyer. Winter 2009.
Ziegler’s research discusses that though governments and society have acknowledged the need
for sustainable development and urban planning, it is not happening fast enough. He discusses
how previous ideas of “limitless growth” are now replaced by overpopulation that must be
addressed. Ziegler argues, “the truth of the matter is that cities are great at talking the "green
talk" but actually quite lousy at walking the "green walk."’This is very relevant to our project
because, as our client mentioned, city officials appeared to like the idea of the project, but then
did not participate.
We propose two different surveys, one for the internal audience, and one for the external:
Internal Audience:
2. Faculty: SDSU professors from different departments that teach upper division classes that have
had some involvement with the Sage Project.
Students: Upper division and graduate level students that have had some involvement with the
Sage Project. After we build the survey, we will reach our target internal audience through
Blackboard and social media platforms that connect us to SDSU faculty and students.
External Audience:
Sponsors: Businesses in the San Diego area that may be a potential candidate to invest in and
support the Sage Project’s continual survival and expansion.
City partners: Greater San Diego city council members, board members, After we build the
survey, we will initially reach our target external audience by contacting the PIO for multiple
San Diego County City Councils. From there, we may have to go to each City Council, or may
be able to use other communication methods (email/phone).
What should our research be able to help us with; what do we want to find out?
Guiding questions:
1. Are City Councils’ and San Diego business owners aware of the Sage Project? How do
they feel about the “one city, one year” model and the quality of work produced?
2. How is the organization perceived by SDSU professors and students who have past
experience working with the Sage Project?
3. How can the Sage Project brand itself as the best option for high-quality, cost-effective,
sustainable and creative work in the community?
Survey 1: Internal Survey (students, faculty)
Screening Question:
1. Have you taken or taught a sustainability-related course at San Diego State University?
Warm-Up Questions:
1. Are you interested in applying your knowledge to real-life community projects?
(Nominal Scale) (Yes/No)
2. Have you taken or taught a class at San Diego State University that has worked with The
Sage Project? (Yes/No)
3. How many classes have you taken or taught at SDSU that have worked with the Sage
Project? (ratio scale)
Transition: You are doing great. Now we will ask about your experiences with the Sage Project.
Remember, your answers are anonymous
Complicated and difficult to answer questions:
3. 1. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements (Likert Scale)
Indicate the degree to which you “agree or disagree” with each of the following
statements (interval scale): Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
A. I enjoyed working with The Sage Project.
B. The community service aspect of this course helped me to see how the subject matter I
learned can be used in everyday life.
C. Working with The Sage Project enhanced my learning in this course.
D. The idea of combining service in the community with university coursework should be
integrated into more classes.
E. The community service I did through this course benefitted the community.
F. I would work with The Sage Project again.
2. Satisfaction questions (10 points satisfaction scale where 1 = “Not at all satisfied” and 10 =
“Completely satisfied”)
A. Based on your experience with The Sage Project, how satisfied were you with them as an
organization?
B. How satisfied are you with the work that you have done for The Sage Project?
On the scales below, please indicate your feelings about The Sage Project at San Diego State
University.
1) Good 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bad
2) Wrong 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Right
3) Harmful 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Beneficial
4) Illegitimate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Legitimate
5) Wise 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Foolish
6) Negative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Positive
3. Demographic questions:
I am a:
● Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior/Other (Fill in the blank)
● Male/Female
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve The Sage Project program? (Short-answer)
Thank you for participating in our survey!
Survey 2: External Survey (city council officials)
Screening Question:
4. 1. Do you live in the greater San Diego area? (Nominal Scale) (Yes/No)
2. Are you currently involved in your city government (council member, boardmember)?
(Nominal Scale) (Yes/No)
Warm up question:
1. Have you ever been involved in a community-based sustainability project?(Nominal
scale) (Yes/No)
2. Are you aware of The Sage Project at San Diego State University? (Nominal Scale)
(Yes/No)
If yes, how did you hear about The Sage Project?
a. Social Media
b. City Council Meetings
c. San Diego State events or courses
d. Other (Please indicate)
If applicable:
Below, please indicate your feelings about The Sage Project at San Diego State University.
1) Good 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bad
2) Wrong1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Right
3) Harmful 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Beneficial
4) Illegitimate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Legitimate
5) Wise 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Foolish
6) Negative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Positive
Transition: You’re doing great. Remember, your answers are anonymous
Complicated and difficult to answer questions:
1. Are you open to having college students propose new ideas to fulfill community needs?
Less likely 1 2 3 4 5 More Likely
2. Are you likely to involve organizations you haven’t worked with before in projects for
your city’s community and infrastructure?
Less likely 1 2 3 4 5 Most Likely
3. How influential are the following factors when hiring a 3rd party organization? (1 being
least influential, 5 being most influential)
Cost: 1 2 3 4 5
Reputation: 1 2 3 4 5
5. Credibility: 1 2 3 4 5
Resource Suitability: 1 2 3 4 5
Creativity: 1 2 3 4 5
3. Ideally, how long would you prefer to work with a 3rd party organization?
❏ Less than 6 months
❏ 1 year
❏ More than 2 years
Indicate the degree to which you “agree or disagree” with each of the following statements
(interval scale): Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
Community Involvement/Sustainability
1. I am actively involved in my community
2. I would be comfortable if my City Council (or equivalent) adopted proposals submitted
by college level students
3. There are many opportunities for improvement within my community.
4. I support sustainability within my community
5. I would approve of some of my tax money going to sustainable projects
6. I will pay more for a product that is ‘green’ or eco-friendly