Here is information on some of the service-learning projects that I have recently incorporated into my classes.

PAD 688: Research and Program Evaluation

In the fall 2003 session of the course, the class worked on a community quality-of-life indicators project for the Common Good Planning Center of Rochester, NY. This project offered a unique opportunity for the class members to reinforce their newly acquired skills in conceptualization, operationalization, measurement, data gathering and, not least, the interpretation and analysis of social indicators data.

• Gregory D. Saxton, with Sonia Aaroe, Erica Brown, Margaret Cole, Latasha Craig, Conor Cusack, Malasri Das-Roy, Fanny DiLettera, Mary Flaherty, Tracy Hensler, Cynthia Hobbs, Tamara Jones, Tom Kuryla, Karen Ogden, Denise Parker, Tyler Schaab, Susan Shaw, Tracy Stevens, and Susan Ventura. Benchmarking Quality of Life in Greater Rochester.

In the spring 2003 session the class was divided into five teams. Each group conducted a distinct service-learning project for a local nonprofit organization. Where appropriate, I have included links to the presentations each group made to the relevant stakeholders:

• Group 1: Creating a Performance Measurement System for the Hickok Center (Karen, Kathy, Sheila)

• Group 2: Designing a Survey Instrument to Measure Program Quality at the Hickok Center (John, Donna, Gary, Vicki)

  • Group Power Point Presentation

• Group 3: Assessing Program Needs for the Hickok Center (Mark, Pam)

• Group 4: Assessing Program Needs for the Epilepsy Foundation (Andy, Christa, Sarah, Phil, Denise)

  • Group Power Point Presentation

• Group 5: Examining Health Care Plan Options for the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce (Kevin, Sal, Craig, Ken)

  • Group Power Point Presentation

PAD 680: Public Policy

In the fall 2002 session of this course we undertook a series of team policy analyses for the Rural Preservation League of Wyoming County:

Group Policy Analysis Assignment - Route 63 Corridor Study

• Route 63 Corridor Study Information Page  - Page created with links to serve as a starting place for group research.