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Community-Based Research (CBR)

The Stetson University Community-Based Research program facilitates faculty, student, and community collaboration to plan and conduct research. Community-Based Research has a strong focus on using student research skills to address social problems found in the surrounding the community. Students learn to apply the theories and methods they have mastered in the classroom to real problems in the community beyond Steston and community partners gain access to the rich research resources of the University. The result is a powerful learning experience for students and faculty as well as a valuable research product for community partners.

Primary CBR contact

Dr. William J. Ball, Department of Political Science, wball@stetson.edu, 386 873 7536

Recent CBR projects

 

Proposal to Reintroduce Eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) into Volusia Blue Spring Completed December, 2011 Conducted by the students of BIO444: Conservation Biology, working with Dr. Kirsten Work. Final report on the project
Should DeLand be a "Complete Streets" City? Completed April, 2011. The students of POLI328: Civic Engagement, working with Dr. William Ball, hosted a community forum on the concept of complete streets in DeLand. Students researched complete streets implementations in other cities, recruited participants for the forum, delevoped material for the event, and helped to staff the forum. Final report on the project
Needs-Assessment Program Evaluation for Brothers Advocating Service and Inspiration in the Community Completed May, 2011 Conducted by Kristen Warren in SOCI397: Internship in Sociology, working with Dr. John Schorr and community partner Vonzelle Johnson of BASIC Final report on the project
Chisholm Center Needs Assessment Completed May, 2011 Conducted by Jeffrey Shapiro in SOCI363JS: Community Based Research, working with Dr. John Schorr and community partner Leon Bright of the Chisholm Community Center Final report on the project

 

Archive of Older Reports

Forum on the Public's Role in Planning for Growth and Development. Conducted by the students of POLI328: Civic Engagement, working with Dr. William Ball. Completed April, 2010.