Project Ideas Inventory
Accounting
- How would Spring Hill annexation affect resident tax rates?
- How well is United Way's VITA program meeting its intended outcomes?
Africana Studies
- How can the African American Museum of the Arts increase its reach?
- How much knowledge do DeLand residents have about Spring Hill racial history?
- What is the minimum and maximum amount of funding that should be considered for reparations for descendents of people who were enslaved in Western Volusia County?
American Studies
- Do Volusia County Schools civic education programs increase civic engagement in students?
- What are the names of people who were enslaved in western Volusia County before abolition?
- What is the minimum and maximum amount of funding that should be considered for reparations for descendents of people who were enslaved in Western Volusia County?
Anthropology
- How does the African American Museum of the Arts increase resident's knowledge of DeLand history?
- For which culture do ESOL students have the most affinity?
- How do community members interact with downtown murals and understand their history?
Aquatic and Marine Biology
- Do the Marine Discovery Center's educational programs increase public knowledge and involvement in issues of marine biology?
- How does the Water Institute improve community health outcomes?
- What is the impact of invasive catfish populations on the local environment?
Art
- Does Citrus Grove Elementary's DaVinci Program improve reading and artistic competencies?
- What are the most effective strategies for increasing interest and accessibility for community participation in art museums?
- What are the barriers to community access of the Hand Art Center?
Asian Studies
- How much knowledge do DeLand residents have about Eastern religious beliefs and practices, and how do those contribution to cross-cultural attitudes and beliefs?
- What resources are available for speakers of Asian languages in school ESOL programs?
- What are the biggest concerns and needs for community members with Asian ethnicities?
Biochemistry
- What is the relationship between water quality and health outcomes in DeLand/Spring Hill?
- What is the relationship between pesticide use in food production and water quality/soil health in Volusia County?
- What is the relationship between soil quality and availability of fresh produce in DeLand/Spring Hill?
Business Administration
- What resources are available for entrepreneurs and business owners in Spring Hill?
- What skill areas and types of jobs does the community report interest for obtaining?
- What is the impact of Mainstreet DeLand Association's community programs?
Business Law
- What local policies and regulations are barriers for business owners in Spring Hill?
- What are the best practices for LGBT+ inclusive business policies?
- What are the legal implications for Stetson adopting a position as a "sanctuary campus" for undocumented students?
Business Systems and Analytics
- How can the Early Learning Coalition create and improve a database for all non-profits completing early childhood developmental screenings?
- Does the Volusia Coalition for the Homeless' coordinated entry program meet its intended outcomes?
- What are the most effective models for non-profit grant database platforms?
Chemistry
- What are the lead levels for water supply in vulnerable communities with underfunded infrastructure?
- Do Volusia County Schools students have opportunities to connect STEM with real-world skills and community engagement work?
- What is the impact of the Stetson Institute for Water and Environmental Resiliency?
Communication and Media Studies
- Which areas of DeLand receive the most representation in local media?
- Which media platforms and resources are available for non-profit and governmental agencies?
Computer Information Systems
- What computer and technology competencies do DeLand High School seniors have when graduating?
- How many jobs in Volusia County require computer science and technology competencies?
- What are the most effective models for non-profit grant database platforms?
Creative Writing
- Which skills related to creative writing (writing, creativity, problem solving, enjoyment of learning) are most needed in Volusia County Schools?
- What are best practices for including creative writing in high school curriculum?
- How much student interest is there for creative writing programs in schools?
Digital Arts
- How effective is Persimmon Hollow's local branding campaign?
- What are the most effective digital marketing practices for nonprofits?
- What resources and programs are available for youth interested in digital arts? How effective are these programs?
Economics (School of Arts and Sciences)
- What is the economic impact of annexing Spring Hill into the City of DeLand?
- What is the economic impact of New Smyrna Beach's single-use plastic ban?
- What is the economic history of the Spring Hill community?
Economics (School of Business Administration)
- What is the economic impact of the Spring Hill community redevelopment agency?
- What economic barriers exist for business owners in the Spring Hill community?
- What is the economic history of the Spring Hill community?
Education
- What factors do teachers self-report as to why they are leaving the profession?
- What are the most effective strategies for improving parent involvement in schools? How do these improve learning outcomes?
- How much intrinsic motivation do students have for learning and academic/career success in Spring Hill schools?
English
- What resources are available for adults in DeLand seeking to improve their literacy skills?
- Does Citrus Grove Elementary's DaVinci Program improve reading and artistic competencies?
- What is the impact of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library on literacy rates in Volusia County?
Entrepreneurship
- What resources are available for entrepreneurs and business owners in Spring Hill?
- How can Overlap DeLand increase its reach and impact?
- How much interest do local businesses have for becoming Green Building Certificatied by Green Volusia?
Environmental Science
- How can local businesses decrease their consumption of water resources?
- How does participation in environmental education programs, such as the Marine Discovery Center, correlate with environmentally friendly personal habits?
- How can the Flood Resilient Lawns program increase its reach and impact?
Family Enterprise Management
- What resources are available for family owned businesses in DeLand?
- How much interest do family-owned businesses show for Green Volusia's Green Business Certification program?
- What are the most effective strategies for implementing corporate social responsibility programs with family-owned businesses?
Finance
- How well does United Way's financial literacy and Campaign for Working Families programs meet their intended outcomes?
- What is the return on investment for federal grants received by the Lacey Family/Spring Hill Boys and Girls Club?
- What are the most effective curricula for financial literacy programs in high schools?
Gender Studies
- How do single gender classrooms improve educational outcomes at Woodward Elementary?
- What community agencies provide resources and programming for women and children?
- Are women proportionately represented in Volusia County governmental positions?
Global Development
- What are the barriers for business revitalization in Spring Hill?
- What is the economic impact of annexing Spring Hill into the City of DeLand?
- What is the impact of current Volusia County Schools funding policies and procedures?
Health Sciences
- How many Stetson students experience food insecurity throughout their time on-campus?
- How well does Hispanic Health Initiatives improve its health outcomes?
- What health resources are available for low-income families in DeLand and Spring Hill?
History
- How well do DeLand High School seniors understand the history of their community?
- Are students in more advanced history courses more civically engaged than their peers?
- How does the West Volusia Historical Society increase knowledge of DeLand history?
International Studies
- How well do Volusia County Schools prepare students with knowledge of international issues?
- How does civics education impact voter participation levels?
- With which international policies are local residents most concerned?
Journalism
- Which areas of DeLand receive the most representation in local media?
- How effective is DeLand High School's journalism program?
- How does the Beacon represent the new commcerce center in downtown DeLand?
Latin-American and Latino Studies
- Are Volusia County Schools ESOL Programs meeting their intended outcomes?
- What oral histories and traditions does the local Latino community have to share?
- What local resources are available for undocumented students seeking college scholarships?
Management
- What are the causes of low employee retention rates among Volusia County Schools teachers?
- Do corporate social responsibility initiatives help employees feel more connected with a company?
- How can non-profits attract and retain more highly qualified employees?
Marketing
- How can Community Legal Servics of Mid-Florida improve community knowledge of their services?
- How effective is United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' "What's your Why?" campaign?
- What are the best practices for non-profit resource development?
Mathematics
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Does the Stetson Tutors math program at DeLand High School improve learning outcomes?
Music
- What impact does Instruments of Healing have on its intended community?
- What are the effects and learning outcomes of school music programs?
- What are the most effective strategies for developing after-school music programs for K-12 students?
Philosophy
- What is the impact of teaching logic and ethics to elementary students?
- How do philosophy learning outcomes align with Volusia County Schools core education outcomes?
- What are the best practices for introducing ethics into core K-12 curricula?
Physics
- How does participation in the robotics club at Pine Ridge High School impact academic performance and motivation?
- How effective is DeLand High School's physics education and department?
Political Science
- What level of civic knowledge do DeLand residents have?
- How effective has the policy on school resource officers been?
- How does civics education impact voter participation levels?
Professional Sales
- How can United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties better sell their story and mission to donors?
- How can community members be trained for sales jobs?
Psychology
- What mental health resources are available for DeLand/Spring Hill community members?
- What is the prevalence of mental health concerns and use of mental health assistance services in Spring Hill?
- How does an individual's perceived locus of control affect their performance in school?
Public Health
- How effective is Volusia County School's sex education policy?
- Is the Advent Health Community Cares program meeting its intended outcomes?
- What are the health outcomes of the Flood Resilient Lawns program and other disaster prevention programs?
Public Management
- What is the relationship between a Volusia County Schools student's civic engagement education and their level of involvement?
- What are the benefits and barriers to implementing Green Volusia's Green Business certification program?
- What has been the impact of the City of New Smyrna Beach's ban on single-use plastics?
Religious Studies
- How much of an economic impact do local churches and religious groups contribute to the community?
- What resources are available for minority religious groups in Volusia County?
- What is the impact of religious community and identity for Spring Hill residents?
Russian, East European and East Eurasian Studies
- How do Russian language speakers benefit from traditional ESOL programs?
- How well does Volusia County Schools teach students basic knowledge about Russian history?
- What is the prevalence of Russian language speakers in Volusia County?
Social Science
- What mental health resources are available for Spring Hill residents?
- How are different attitudes toward law enforcement distrubted across the DeLand/Spring Hill community?
- How much knowledge of civics and local history does the DeLand community have?
Sociology
- What is the impact of the Chisholm Center's homework program?
- How are different attitudes toward law enforcement distrubted across the DeLand/Spring Hill community?
- What is the prevalence and causes of frequent migration of families at Blue Lake Elementary?
Sport Business
- How does the DeLand YMCA improve health and nutrition outcomes for low-income families?
- What impact does the Daytona Tortugas baseball team have on the community?
- What are the costs and benefits of Stetson expanding its golf team facilities?
Sustainable Food Systems
- How much interest is there in the Spring Hill community for a mobile food market?
- How effective is the Spring Hill community garden in bringing fresh food to the community?'
- How does the school garden at McInnis Elementary affect student performance and behavior in the classroom?
Theatre Arts
- Does Citrus Grove Elementary's DaVinci Program improve reading and artistic competencies?
- Does the Athens Theater's youth programs reach a diverse demographic?
- What is the relationship between theatre arts programs in schools and student achievement/motivation?
World Languages and Cultures
- What are the outcomes of La Casa Cultural's ESOL programs?
- How do Russian language speakers benefit from traditional ESOL programs?
- Are ESOL students at DeLand High School less involved in extracurricular activities than their peers?