Graduate students leave a lasting impact on their communities
Graduate students leave a lasting impact on their communities by completing Service Learning Projects during their MBA and MAOL programs. George Fox students have worked with more than 70 local nonprofit organizations and the list continues to grow. Final presentations to the organizations are now complete and the projects have been outstanding. Members of the groups are often moved beyond words at the depth and scope of the work completed. One group has been asked to present their findings to the Idaho Legislature in the New Year. Below is a brief overview of the projects completed by the M10 cohort.
Advocates for Inclusion: Students assisted the organization in clarification of their identity by establishing a mission, vision, and values statements. They also developed a marketing plan to identify potential sponsors and provided recommendations for increasing the awareness of the organization.
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center: Students performed a nursing recruiting strategy research project. Research included local students graduating in the field of nursing, Canadian nursing students, and a selected group of Schools of Nursing. Students made recommendations as to how St. Alphonsus can recruit and keep quality nurses.
Community Alzheimer’s Respite and Enrichment (C.A.R.E. Club): Students performed a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s budget, staffing and benefits, industry comparison, and board of directors. A Standard Operating Procedures and CARE Club promotional PowerPoint was crafted and delivered for marketing and training purposes.
Idaho Community Review: Students reviewed the current practices and business model of the Idaho Community Review organization to enhance the post review process for follow-up. The Idaho Community Review strengthens rural Idaho by connecting communities with professionals who can assist in specified areas to provide communities with analysis and feedback for improvement opportunities.
Please let Beth Schafer, assistant professor of management and service learning project coordinator, know of any organizations you think we should consider adding to our list.