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Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management (Self Designed)

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 2014 2014

Social Justice Education and the Politics of Reform, William Crawford

Measuring the Empowerment of Indigenous Communities in Southern Mexico: The Development of a Monitoring & Impact Evaluation Plan for Yo’onik Learning Center, Devin Graves

Leading Happiness: Leadership and Happiness at Work in Certified B Corporations, A Qualitative Study of Leaders and Employees To Understand The Influence of Shared Leadership on Worker Happiness within Certified Benefit Corporations, Travis Hellstrom

Dialogue Project Program Evaluation and Assessment, Tam Huynh

International Migration and Intercultural Shifts: African American Women Moving Abroad to Teaching ESL, LaChahn Jones

Building a Better LGBTQ Toolkit: Interventions to Support LGBTQ Youth in YouthBuild Programs, Aidan Kostenko

What's White Privilege Got to Do With It? A Contemporary Understanding of Students' of Color Experiences in Higher Education, Cindy Lo

Best, Two out of Three: The Use of Competition in Youth Camp Programming, Laura Marrocco

A Vision of Capitalism, as it was Meant to be: A Social Purpose Business plan for FoodShed Productions, August Miller

Playing for Peace: Building relationships between Ugandan and refugee youth through football3 at Soccer Without Borders Uganda, Jean-Christophe Moran

Language Diversity in Trainings: Analyzing the Use of English in a Writeshop Process, Elis Cardoso Motta

Engaging in Social Justice with Toddlers, Susan M. Nasiombe

The Effectiveness of Experiential Learning in Health Promotion: Three Case Studies Looking at Innovative Initiatives in India, Alison Proctor

Creating a Community of Support: An Evaluation of the Healing for Educational Achievement Resource Team, Ann M. Quintrell

Collaboration in Cambodia: Are anti-trafficking agencies working together?, Heather Richardson

Adult Third Culture Kids: Does their Concept of Home Have an Impact on Their Career Paths?, Kelly B. Wisecarver

Submissions from 2013 2013

The Value of Nongovernmental Free Vocational Training in Vietnam; The Opportunities and Barriers in Teaching Japanese Cooking Skills to Disadvantaged Vietnamese Youth, Koji Asada

Global Duos: An Internationally-Minded Reflection and Mentorship Program for International Students and Study Abroad Returnees, Amanda C. Batista

For the Love of Music: A Story of Organizational Culture and Change, Malii Brown

Hiring Onsite Field Staff Members in Education Abroad: A Case Study of International Field Studies, Leslie Callihan

Identity Politics: Building an Image without Sacrificing an Organization’s Brand - Creating a Foundation for Appropriate and Sustainable Social Marketing, Shannon Chaney

The Remittance Intentions of Second-Generation Ghanaian-Americans, Kirstie Kwarteng

After the Sugarcane: A Case Study of Community Development in Rural Dominican Republic, Heidi Larr

Advocacy for Reproductive Justice in Miami-Dade County Schools: Planning a Campaign to Influence Sex Education Policies, Lisi Lau

Learning to Learn: How International NGOs Can Become Learning Organizations, Erin Martin

Reexamining Cultural Orientation Provided to Newly Arrived Refugees, Sara E. Matchulat

Burma: Worlds's Longest Ongoing Civil War-An Exploration of NGO Free Burma Rangers Philosophy and Collective Identity and its Effect on the Ethnic Burmese in Promoting Peace, Larry D. Stratton

Exploring the History and Challenges of Monitoring and Evaluation in International Nongovernmental Organizations: Complemented by Intern Experience at Save the Children USA, Scott Toscano

A Tale of Two Trusts: A Case Study of the Consolidation of Two Community Land Trust Affordable Housing Organizations in Vermont, Isaac I. Wagner

Submissions from 2012 2012

Regenerative Entrepreneurship, Matthew Abrams

Thirsting For Justice: A Campaign to Educate and Mobolize Palestinian Youth to Advocate For Water Rights, Ashraf Ashqar

Making Changes and Coming Full Circle: A Look at How Women Farmers in Oregon and Washington Define Their Own Identities, Realities, and Contributions, Courtney Bauman

It Will Be an Ugly Winter (Again) This Year: A Case Study of the Vermont Community Action Partnership's Perennial Fight for Low-Income Fuel Assistance Programs, Elizabeth H. Bennett

Revolutionary Ideology in the Information Age: Technology of the Occupy Wall Street Movement, Jed D. Blume

Northern Lights: Fourth World Nations and the Geopolitical Dance in the Arctic, Heidi G. Bruce

"The Need for Nature: Exploring Youth Leadership Development through Outdoor Activities", Margaret A. Dudley

Decommissioning Orleans Parish Prison: A Campaign to Build a Safer New Orleans / One Local Policy Step to Dismantle the Prison Industrial Complex, Tara M. Echo

In what ways does research-based gender-specific youth programming affect girls’ development post-program?, Alaina Ennamorati

American Ways: A Course in Contemporary U.S. Culture for International Students, Christopher D. Fitch

The First Generation Community: What Does It Mean to be a Youth Member?, Elissa M. Gallup

Learning to inform action: Most Significant Change technique as a tool to build evaluative capacity at Tostan, Sarah Harris

Community Development Challegnes in Rural Guatemala, Maryam Jamali

Mountain Movement: The Design, Implementation, & Evaluation of a Youth Yoga Program, Abigail A. Long

The Californians Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Act: A Case Study in Policy Advocacy, Bailey Mannisto-Ichés

Unlocking the Roots of Stigma Towards Victims of Trafficking in Albania, Dana L. Marion

How Do Corporate Philosophies Of Japanese Companies Influence Their Practice Of The Base Of The Economic Pyramid (BOP) Business And The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?, Akane Matsumoto

Twin Oaks: A Case Study of an Intentional Egalitarian Community, Katharina F. McCarty

On the Road to Internationalization: Designing an International Student Handbook for Northern New Mexico College, Sara M. McCormick

The Transition Movement in Putney, Vermont: Building Social and Economic Resilience, With a Focus on Putney Farmers’ Market, Sombat Moontha

Chronic Child Neglect: CYS Staff Perspectives on Repeat Clients, Erin M. Murphy

How Can An Organization Use the Differences in Behavior and Perception of Its Members to Build Collaborative Relationships? - A Case Study on an Ethiopia-Japan Cross-Cultural Organization for Development -, Akie Nawa

The Meeting School: An Alternative Mode of Education, Hallel Parsons

A Lone Nut in Compton:Lessons in Community Engagement with TreePeople in South Los Angeles, Jason Schlatter

Strength in Numbers? Creating a Peacebuilding Network in Rwanda, Dan Shamblin

Training Parent Volunteers As Effective Allies In Youth Empowerment Programs, Ria Shroff

Incentivized HIV Testing--Is It Needed and Effective? Developing an Evaluation Tool, Dawn Spellman

Branding Lazos de Amor: Importance and Challenges of Branding Small Non-Profits, The Journey Towards a Better Brand., Sugey Terrero

A Mission-Driven Organization Case Study: The Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation, Laura R. Thomas

How is the Most Segregated City in the Country Addressing Disproportionate Minority Contact with a Juvenile Burglary Restorative Justice Program and What Implications Exist for Community Based Restorative Circles? : Conflict Analysis and Recommendations, Lauren Thrift

Thinking Beyond Borders: Critical Pedagogy in a Neoliberal Economy, Sarah E. White

Submissions from 2011 2011

Paradise Lost, Found Or Created? Expectations Between Teachers And Vulnerable Children: Case Study On Peace House Secondary School, Northern Tanzania, Kelli Bee

Racial Minorities in the Nonprofit Field: A Reflection on the Field and Personal Experience, Victoria Der

‘It’s Not Justice, It’s Economic’: The United States, Aid And The Neoliberalization Of The Occupation, Jora Ehrlich

Experiences With Peace Corps’ Third Goal: Perspectives Of Peace Corps Mali Volunteers, Elizabeth N. Gardiner

Perceptions of Access to Education: Inclusion and Exclusion for Non-Karen Refugees in Mae La Camp, Matthew Gross

Positive Discomfort: Structured Student Reflection in International Service-Based Programs: A Social Justice Curriculum, Stephanie K. Kraemer

Peace Corps Paraguay’s Diversity Day: A Reflection On Diversity In The Context Of Peace Corps Service, Laara Manler

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: In Search Of The Best Program Model, Melissa McCrory

Strategic Planning In A Nonprofit Organization: The Process And Its Perceived Impact On Effectiveness, Welansa Akalu Mekonnen

Faith In Action: A Snapshot Of Fair Trade Program Initiatives By Catholic Churches In The Brooklyn And Queens Dioceses, Yvette Mendes

Collaboration As Social Change: The Impact Of Schools As Community Centers, Maggie Morales

The Campaign For Bias-Free Policing In Vermont: One State’s Resistance To The Localization Of Federal Immigration Agency, Amanda L. Park

The Insecurity of “Secure Communities”: A Case Study of an Advocacy Campaign To Protect Immigrant Rights in Santa Barbara, CA, Tina Pia Peirano

Experiences In Coexistence and Anti-Normalization Phenomenological Case Study: Arab Alumni Of The Arava, Lauren Rauch

Vaya Pues: A Case Study Exploring Sustainability, Intercultural Management, And Recycling In Honduras, Chad Ryerson

Developing Intercultural Sensitivity In Children And Adults: A Trainer’s Experiences In The Field, Laura E. Schairbaum

Beyond Heard: Young Adults in North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo, Their Resilience and Role in Peacebuilding., Cynthia Tarter

Strategic Planning For A Multi-Organization Nonprofit Entity: A Case Study Of The Connecticut Boys & Girls Clubs’ 2007-2008 Strategic Planning Process, Jill Terrell-Ouazzani

Long-Term Food Security In Kenya: Opportunities And Challenges To Implementing The U.S. Feed The Future Program, Faustine Wabwire

The Global Citizen Revisited: Building Critical Conciousness In Youth Volunteering Abroad, Anna Welton

The Role of Youth in Post-Conflict Reconstruction (The Case of Liberia), Marit Woods

Managing Muliticultural and Diverse Teams Within an International Organization, Ahmed Ibrahim Yansaneh Mr

Submissions from 2010 2010

Women as Change Agents and the Influence of Education on Their Approach to Social Change: Illustration of Four Female SIT Graduates, Yetunde Oluyemisi Ajao

Defining Diversity: Exploring the Role of “Diversity” in Major Organizations, Julianne Appleton

Constructing Confidence: Discovering the Benefits of Girls’ Empowerment Programming, Deborah L. Attewell

Increasing Intercultural Competence in Fort Wayne Communities: My Experience as a Change Agent, Mastora Bakhiet

Helping Do Gooders Do Better: An Exploration into the Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Traumatization, and Burnout that Direct Service Providers Experience in the Fields of Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy, Becky S. Bangs

An Examination Of How Refugee Resettlement Affects The Experiences Of Karen Female Refugees That Remain On The Thai/Burma Border, Abigail Behrends

A Description of Strategic Performance Measurement in a Citizen Service Organization, Robert Quentin Benedict

A Logical Framework For Partnership For The Advancement And Immersion Of Refugees (P.A.I.R), Maria Burke

Human-Centered Organizational Design: How commitment can change our planet, Christopher Burley

Some Best Advocacy Practices In The Fight Against Hiv/Aids In Mali, West Africa, Fode Sory Camara

Perspectives and Issues of Youth Activism, Anna Gail L. Caunca

The Scourge of Human Trafficking: Responses by NGOs & Government Agencies – With Special Focus on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking In the United States, Brandon William Christopher Coberly

Corporate Social Responsibility in Hotels: How CSR Programs are Developed and Implemented, Matthew Courtland

How Does Knowledge Management Impact Sustainability, Benjamin Dewberry

Reversing the Brain Drain, Hamady Dia

BUILDING CAPACITIES TO INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY: A project management analysis of ONE MOLDOVA - ONE WORLD 2, Erin Elizabeth Erickson

A Strategic Plan for a Community Based Organization, The Vollintine Evergreen Community Association, Marcus George Falion

A Case Study of Child Trends: Research as the Backbone of Policy, Megan Fletcher