The Capstone Paper is written by students in the SIT Graduate Institute Master of Arts degree programs. Capstones reassess theoretical knowledge in light of professional experience in the form of a final research paper, incorporating both classroom knowledge and practicum based experience.
The full-text of papers written prior to July 2011 in the Capstone Collection are limited to SIT and other World Learning faculty, staff, students, and alumni. If you are not affiliated with SIT or World Learning and want access to these papers contact your local library and ask about requesting the hard copy on interlibrary loan. Full-text papers written after July 2011 are openly accessible to the public.
Due to copyright restrictions some papers are not available full-text electronically. World Learning affiliated students and staff can check these papers out of the library or, if you are off-campus, request them via interlibrary loan
Submissions from 2017
Assessing the Influence of Career-Linked Experiential Opportunities on the F-1 Undergraduate Student Enrollment Decision-Making Process, Harrison Fuerst
A Well-Rounded Experience: Connecting the Home Campus to the Study Abroad Experience and The Study Abroad Experience to the Home Campus, Mary Aurora Grandinetti
International Student Orientation: Engagment Practices at Johnson and Wales University, Sarah P. Habtemariam
Towards Soulful and Sustainable Service: The Role of Ethics in Global Service-Learning Programs within Faith-Based Tertiary Institutions, Corrie Johnson
In Pursuit of Intercultural Competency During Study Abroad, Leslie Johnson
Identity-Oriented Program, Isaac Jorgensen
Applying Universal Design for Learning to Study Abroad Programs: A Best Practices Model for Education Abroad Professionals, Juanita Lillie
Measuring What Matters: Exploring Student Motivations to Inform International Student Recruitment, Rebecca Lubitz
PeaceJam University Scholars Program: Through the Lens of the Laureates, Kara Lundin
Enhancing Global Education in China - A Global Citizen Language Program, Wen Amy Luo
Residential Life Curriculum: Wyoming Seminary, Allie Maxwell
Semester at Sea Global Studies Program, Laura B. McDonald
A Comparative Approach to Non-Formal Education: The Power of Sport for Female Youth, Meghan McMillan
Toward Comprehensive Internationalization: A Proposal for Integrating Study Abroad Programs into a Secondary School Curriculum, David A. Miller
Did You Get the Message?: Influence of Study Abroad Marketing to Prospective Students in Maryville College Study Abroad Demographics, Alissa M. Morson
Discourse at the International School of Asia in Karuizawa: Language and Practice, Merisa Muharemovic
Policy Analysis on UNESCO's Action Plan for Gender Equality 2014-2021, Sarah Nagel
Food Allergies Abroad: An Exploration of the Experiences Individuals with Food Allergies Face While Studying Abroad, Danielle M. Roberge
What It Means to be a Global Campus: A Case Study of Internationalization on the University of Washington Campus, Catherine Rock
MA in International Education - Low-Residency Singapore Program, Joyce Ting (Chen)
You & Me, Them & We: International Students Making Meaning(s) of Ethnic and Racial Identities at West Mountains College, Andrew Turgeon
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS: AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGN IN PUBLICH HEALTH, Elizabeth Anne Tyrie
An Analysis of Vermont Academy's Internationalization Effort, Xiang Wang Mr.
PROGRAM DESIGN, DELIVERY, AND EVALUATION: LPC US HOST FAMILY PROGRAM, Gillian Wigton Bell
Kiswahili or English: A Policy Analysis of Language Instruction in Tanzania, Mari C. Yogi
Submissions from 2016
West African Refugees in Baltimore City: Pros and Cons, Christianah T. Adeneye
Diversifying the Curriculum: An Analysis of Diversity Course Policies at the University of California San Diego, Maria Lourdes Amparo
Internationalizing Teacher Education: A Case Study of a School of Education, Florence Bromfield
Advocating for In-service Teacher Training in Mexico: English4Mexico, Carrie Byrne
Post Program Involvement in Community Service and Volunteerism: An Examination of Youth Exchange and Study Program Alumni, Ashleigh Caws
Cross-Cultural Confidence: A Program Design for Accessible Intercultural Competence on Campus, Erika Clement
ENLACES: Transformative Educational Policy for the Latin American and Caribbean Region, Kelcy B. Cox
Reflect & Connect- Helping Students Make the Most of Their Study Abroad Experience, Rachael L. Dean
Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment in Iceland: A STEM-Focused Program for the Experiment in International Living, Katie Fassbinder
U101: Global Perspectives A Semester Course for First-Year Students, Chrissie Faupel
STEM 1+2+2 Program: A Proposal for Saudi Arabia Ministy of Higher Education and the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques Scholarship, Marci Lynn Fradkin
The Current State of Access to Basic Education for Syrian Refugee Children Living in the Za’atari Camp, Theresa L. Frey
The Impact of Study Abroad on Post-graduation Job Search, Satoko Fukai
First-Year Experience: International Students, Kaitlyn M. Gentling
The Refugee Mentoring Network: Program Design, Danielle Elaine Hard
Learning to Know, Do and Be: Curriculum for Self-Reflection and Intercultural Consciousness for the SENA Volunteacher Program, Claire H. Hero
Explore Ecuador: A Road Scholar Intergenerational Program Proposal, Sarah Hilton
Cultural Communities among African Students at Yale College, Laura Hoffsis
Stamp of Approval: The Influence of Parents in the Decision to Study Abroad, Anna Hurd
Traditions and Proficiency Abroad - Spain (TAPAS) Program: A High School Study Abroad Program for District 128, Michaela Kendzior
Finding Balance: A Qualitative Approach Student Assessment at the University of Otago, Benjamin Koziol
Internationalization in American Legal Education: A Short-term Embedded Study Abroad program for University of Connecticut Law Students, Yana Kraychinskaya
An Acculturation Program for Foreign-Born Workers at Multinational Companies Transferred to Offices in the United States, Eric Krieger
Reflect, React, Exchange: A Cultural Competency Co-Curriculum, Derrick Lewis
Peer Advising 101: A Training Workshop For Peer Advisors In Study Abroad, Anna Marter
Preparing Franklin Academy's Students' in Becoming Interculturally Competent, Shannon McCann
University of Hawaii at Hilo: International Female Student Diversity and Inclusion Workshop, Leslie Lehuanani McClung
Global Citizenship Certificate Program, Alison C. Meighan
Returning From Abroad: A Comparative Review, Denver W. Miller
A Personalized Approach to International Student Orientation at Saginaw Valley State University, Kendra Morehead
TripL - Living, Learning, Leading: A Program for Ongoing Cultural Training for House Leaders at Mossgate Preparatory School, Stephanie Munson
An Introductory Online Interactive Training to Disability Etiquette and Protocol to Promote Inclusion, David Murcko
Learning by Osmosis or Intervention? Preparing Faculty to Lead Short-Term Programs Abroad, Alexandra P. Nesbeda
Semester at Sea IMPACT Service-Learning Scholarship Program, Lindsay B. Parise
Exploring Partnerships Between Embedded Providers and Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Directors, Angelo D. Pisano
Connecting Through Communication - Incorporating Intercultural Competency During International Student Orientations, Keith A. Quatraro
Student Participation in Coil Programs and its Impact on Study Abroad Enrollment, Ashley E. Reed
Promoting U.S. Community Colleges in Sweden: From the Perspective of Swedish Education Agents, Ashley M. Sansotta
International Student Orientation: The Needs And Challenges Students Face Upon Arrival, Holly Schneidmiller
Student Perspectives on Proficiency-Based Learning in Vermont's High School Completion Program, Hayley J. Shriner
Are They Matching Up? An Analysis of Study Abroad Outcomes and the Vocational Needs of a Southern Appalachian Area, Brynn A. Smith
Destination Choice in Study Abroad, Courtney Smith
The Amandla Project, Alexander Stone
A Comprehensive Internationalization Analysis of Marlboro College, Margaret Strassman
Law and Order: Lawsuit, Regulations and Implementation of S.T.E.M. O.P.T. at The University Of Arkansas, Alexandra M. Wallace
Moving within the Military: Intercultural Communication Training program for Youth, Olivia Williams
Submissions from 2015
Effects of the Omrit Project on Student and Alumni Participants from Macalester College, Nancy Bostrom
Lessons From Star Flower Center- How to Overcome Cultural Barriers and Enhance Community Inclusion of People with Disabilities, Victoria Castro
Redesigning the Harlaxton College Resident Assistant Training Program, Whitney Cohen
The International Humanity Foundation Co-Director Training Program, Indonesia: Supporting International Volunteers, Christina Darling
MIND THE GAP: UNDERSTANDING THE LACK OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION BETWEEN U.S. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, Danika Delano
The Cradle of Humanity: A Program Proposal for Where There Be Dragons, Emmanuel Dukundane
Bridging the Gap: An Examination of Environmental Factors and their Effects on the HBCU Student’s Decision to Study Abroad, Kelcie Evenson
Expanding Global Education at Trinity School: An Environmentally Focused Service-Learning Pilot Program in New Orleans, Kaitlin Fisher
University Abroad Pathway Program Orientation: A Targeted Design for Chinese Students, Caitlin S. Hoffmann
Cal Poly Study Abroad Program Design for Facilitation of Intercultural Competency, Erica Jorgenson
Beyond NAFSA: An Assessment of Professional Development Needs of Secondary-Level International Education Professionals, Emily A. Keizer
Enhancing the Faculty-Led Study Abroad Proposal Process to Facilitate the Creation of Academically Enriched Programs, Tanya Kramer
Foreign Language Education Through an International Education Lens, Bridget Landry
Strategic Study Abroad: A Program Proposal for Continued Faith Development of Chi Alpha Students Studying Abroad, Erin Leonard
JEST, Mary Ann Lockard
Ensuring Social Success: Assessing the Factors that Affect the Social Experiences of International Students at a Large, Urban Community College in Texas, Sharon A. Miller
Intercultural Competence Abroad: Creating an ICC Track at the Umbra Institute, Maria Papapietro
CIEE Local Coordinator Training: Supporting U.S. Department of State High School Exchange Students, Kathryn (Katie) Pfohl
"No Write Way": Plagiarism Policy, Implementation, and Intercultural Competence at NYU Shanghai, Rebecca Rozek