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Advocacy Projects



The Advocacy Project is an alternative you have that will fulfill the 13-hour experiential learning requirement. It requires more creativity and initiative on your part than simply plugging in to an existing Service Learning activity, since you need to design and implement the project, but it can be done according to your schedule. You should decide by next week (Sept. 9) whether you will be doing an Advocacy project or participating in the Service Learning option.

If you elect to do an Advocacy Project, you should submit a proposal to Elizabeth Brenden by Wednesday, Sept. 16. You must work in groups of at least four Advocates. The proposal should include the following information:

  1. Names of students working together on project
  2. A description of the project, including site, objective, plans for implementation, and a cost estimate.
  3. The name and number of a contact person at the project site.
  4. A signed acknowledgement and permission slip (if applicable) that the contact person has accepted and approved your Advocacy Project.

Your Advocacy Project must be completed and the objectives you set out in the proposal should be met. As with the service learning options, there will be a short (3-4 page) reflection paper from each participant due after the completion of the Project, in which you will describe your experience, and how you hope this project will benefit the community.



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