The Capstone Paper is written by students in the SIT Graduate Institute Master's 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 before July 2011 is limited to World Learning/SIT faculty, staff, students, and alumni. If you are not affiliated with World Learning and want access to these papers contact your local library and ask about requesting the hard copy on interlibrary loan. Papers written after July 2011 are all available full-text online with no restrictions
Submissions from 2010
Food, Farms and Jobs: A Case Study of the Advocacy Campaign for Local Food Systems in Illinois, Lindsay Record
Taking The Lead On A Leash: Organizational Capacity Built Into The Proposal Development Process, James Riviere
Still Life Blues: Digital Storytelling and the Reentry Experience, Michael Roberts
The Re-Victimization Of Women: How The Globalization Of Mediation Has Impacted The Victims Of Domestic Violence In Nicaragua, Jessica Rodriguez-Montegna
The Re-Victimization of Women: How the Globalization of Mediation Has Impacted the Victims of Domestic Violence in Nicaragua, Jessica S. Rodriguez-Montegna
The impact of the Conservation International Indonesia’s on the sustainability of coffee farmers’ community in Dairi Regency, North Sumatera Indonesia, Ramainim Saragih
Identity In Crisis: Palestinian Israelis' Struggle For Social Justice Concerning Land and Water, Melissa Shettleroe
Commodification of Children by Custodial Mothers in Ghana: Child Labor as a Substitute for Child Support?, Tchotcho Elise Shockley
A Journey Into Adulthood: What Are The LEAPYEAR Program Outcomes For Participating Students?, Ekaterina Sidor
Diverse Views of the Causes of Environmental Migration among Pastoralists in Northern Niger, Julie Snorek
An Analysis of Women For Human Right's Initiative: Fighting For Social Security For Widows Across Nepal, Morgan Rebecca St. Clair
Discussions For Democracy: Public Dialogues On Interrelated Issues Of Sustainable Peace And Social Justice In Nepal’s Governance Transition, Susal Stebbins-Collins
“We can see that peace is coming” A Case Study of the Kids4Peace Peace-building Initiative in Jerusalem, Rebecca Naomi Sullum
Teaching Nature, Jennifer L. Sundquist
Do I have any volunteers? An assessment of the implementation of a small-scale volunteer program at Volunteer NH, Kara Swedlow
“You Search The Job For Me?’ The Experience Of Finding Employment For Bhutanese Refugees In Western Massachusetts, Nancy Swyers
Intersecting Art and Reconciliation, Hun S. Taing
Evaluating United Nations Peacekeeping Operations: The prospects for Peace and Development in the 21st Century, Philip John Taiwo
Advocating for human trafficking legislation in Vermont: The campaign that resulted in the passage of Vermont’s first human trafficking bill, Elizabeth Tedrick-Moutz
Humanitarian Security Management: A Case-Study Of Care International In The West Bank And Gaza Strip, Joshua Thew
A “Best Practices” Framework for Assessing Faith Based Short-term International Projects, Joyce Thompson
Peace Through Violence: Using the martial art Aikido to teach youth how to manage interpersonal conflict, Zachary Trent
Factors That Prohibit Women’s Access to HIV/AIDS Testing, Counseling, and Other Services in the State of Vermont: A Case Study of Women in Windham County, Advine Tugumisirize
Strategic Planning For The Improvement Of The Development Efforts Of A Guatemalan Faith-Based Nongovernment Organization, Vianney Adilia Vásquez Calderón
Volunteer Experiences in Russia: Addressing the issues faced by Russian volunteers in Russian NGOs, Larisa Volkavichyute
Searching for the “Abroad” in Study Abroad: Best Practices in Cultural Programming Initiatives in London-Based Study Abroad Programs, Margaret K. Walter
Yoga And Social Action: An Exploration Into The Relationship Between Yoga And Social Action As Experienced By Yoga Instructors, Summer Wember
Communication and Conflict Resolution: An Introductory Workshop Series for the Residents of Morningside Shelter, W. Knowles Wentworth
Operacion Retorno: A Comprehensive Reentry Program Model For Fulbright Colombia, Beth West
Coalition for a Livable Future: A Regional Approach to Addressing Equity in a 21st Century Metropolitan Landscape, Shannon Wilson
Eclipsed: Investigating The Impact Of Solar Household Systems On Sustainable Development In Rural India, Garret Takeo Wong
Power and Players: How Immigrants’ Rights Social Movement Organizations Identify and Categorize the Players in Their Environments, Sanderson Wright
Creating A Brilliant Future For Kai - A Study On The Support Of Adults With Autism, Tian Xu
Transitional Housing For Women And Families: A Case Study Of The Turning Point Transitional Housing Program., Kwaku Osafo Yeboah
Deaf People and Human Rights in Humanitarian Assistance: Rights of Accessibility for Deaf Victims from Natural Disasters., Erikson Young
Stormwater Policy: Case Study Of Advocacy For Updated Stormwater Management Practices In Montgomery County, Maryland, Emily Zachery
Evaluation and Monitoring at The Institute for Global Education and Service Learning, Jenna L. Zorn
Submissions from 2009
An Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of The National Reconciliation Commission: The Case Of Ghana, Peter Atta Kwami Agboso
An Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of The National Reconciliation Commission: The Case Of Ghana, Peter Atta Kwami Agboso
An Investigation into What Prevents or Discourages Employees at The United Nations Development Programme Yemen from Utilizing Available Flexible Working Arrangements, Nesreen Al-Hebshi
An Investigation into What Prevents or Discourages Employees at The United Nations Development Programme Yemen from Utilizing Available Flexible Working Arrangements, Nesreen Al-Hebshi
Reentry Workshop for International Students from East Asia, Yoko Anderson
Understanding Indigenous Spirituality: The Kankanaey Sida Ritual, Marjorie M. Balay-As
Building Bridges With Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice on the Brattleboro Reparative Probation Panels, Janice Baldwin
Building A Relevant Community Food Security Movement For All People In The Brattleboro Area, Angela Berkfield
Community Food Security for Vermont: Local Solutions to the Global Food Crisis, Richard Berkfield
Community Food Security for Vermont: Local Solutions to the Global Food Crisis, Richard Berkfield
Hope For Partnerships? Local Leadership In An International Partnership In Rural Tanzania, Sarah Bickel
The Role of Unions Today in the U.S.: Who Benefits?, Susanna Blankley
A Case Study Of The Campaign To Decriminalize Therapeutic Abortion In Nicaragua, Jonit Bookheim
Is Collaboration Always Best? A Close Look at Collaboration Efforts in Pursat, Cambodia, Laura R. Bradley
Ready, Willing And Able…Competencies And Training For SIT Youth Peacebuilding And Leadership Program Staff, Melanie A. Brubaker
Know Thy Enemy, Know Thyself: An Orientation Curriculum to Assist U.S. Military Personnel in Cultural Competencies, Joshua Burns
Who Are We? Where Did We Come From? And Where Are We Going? Decolonization In The Process Of Rehumanization, Aaron Manuel Cardona
Rethinking Corruption and anti-corruption: Lessons from the Change Habits Oppose Corruption (CHOC) Program in Cameroon, Nkwenti Francis Che
Non-Degree Academic Exchange Programs for International Undergraduate Students: The Real Value for Participants and the United States, Irina Cheptanari
Mujeres Con Esperanza: Reflecting On Training In My Second Language, And Designing For Effective Social Justice Advocacy, Phyllis Nicole Chill
Community Engagement and Tools for Social Change, Hope Clark
Programs That Transform U.S. Policy: Policy Termination and the Case of Guantanamo, Charsaree Clay
Reflections Of Morocco: A Pre-Departure Training For Student Soujouners Studying With SIT Study Abroad, Lynee M. Connelly
Uganda: A National Look At Current Conflict, Amanda Beth Coughlin
Media-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for Grassroots Organizations, Wendy Fri Cross
Livestock Policy and Institutional Environment in Ethiopia: implications for fodder policy and adoption, Messaye Taddele Dessie
Social Service or Social Change?: A Comparative Case Study of Two Battered Women’s Organizations, Jordan F. Dez
Advocacy Case Study Analysis: Global Campaign for Education, Allahleudé Djékoundadé
Participatory Approach from Theory to Practice Case Study: Practical Action Project, Blue Nile State, Sudan, Amy Elhadi
Creating A Program That Is Geared Toward The Under-Represented Populations In Study Abroad: The Cultural Education And Study Abroad Readiness (C.E.S.A.R.) Project, Teneisha R. Ellis
Overcoming the Storm: The Most Effective Healing Strategies for African American Female Survivors of Sexual Violence, Argrow Kitnequa Evans
The Green Divide: Bridging the Gap Between Politics and Practice Regarding Environmental Issues Among Conservative Christians, Melodie A. Foster
Improving School Climate Using Professional Development: The need for transformational leadership in one urban school, Kristine M. Fredrick
The Correlation of Socio-Economic Status to Consumption Using Greenhouse Gas Emissions as a Measurement, Stephanie B. Freeman
Delivering Non-Violence: Peacebuilding with Guatemalan Midwives, Sarah Fuhrmann
The Essentials of Successful Leadership Transition in Small Non-Profit Organizations: Case Studies in Transition from a Long-Term Director to the Next Director, Yoshikazu Funato
Recruiting with Purpose: A Program to bring Latin American students to Saint Martin’s University, Janelle Garcia Martinez
Recruiting with Purpose: A Program to bring Latin American students to Saint Martin’s University, Janelle Garcia Martinez
Neoliberal Ideology And The Restructuring Of Education In South Korea: The Continued Struggle For Democratic Social Reform, Workers’ Rights And Cham, Elizabeth Goggin
Mainstreaming Peacebuilding Initiatives in Local Cambodian Communities, Blakely G. Gooch
The Human Resources Department of Asian American Community Services in Columbus, Ohio: A Critical Examination, Payel Gupta
Factors that Contribute to Long-Term Engagement in Poverty Alleviating Campaigns: A Study of Experiences, Julie Heinz
Ensuring Low-Income Californians Access to Green Job Training And Education: Advocating for Amendments to State Senate Bill, Amanda Lane Henry
The Impact of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution on the Chinese People Today: A Conflict Analysis and Ideas for Healing, Catherine Hewen Hellman
A Path to Maternal Health: Fostering Positive Interest in Midwifery and Skilled Birth Attendants, Rachel Ellsbeth Hien
Social Justice Struggles in Freedom Park: Linking Advocacy, Research and Community Organizing, Corinne Nadine Hoag
Measuring Intercultural Sensitivity of Residents in the Holcombe International Living Learning Community at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Yukiko Ishikura
Cultural Differences in a Heterogeneous Community: The Challenges of Under-Represented Students in International Education, Claudeline Jean-Baptiste
The Personal Stories of Five Development Practitioners & What They Say About Change, Christopher Jones
Development of Asian International Students at a Community College in Seattle: Self-Perceptions and Worldviews, Kei Kasukawa
Building an Intentional, Interdepartmental International Living Learning Community: The Case of Holcombe Hall, Caitlin O'Neal Kelley
Retention Plan For A Turkish Local NGO, Akiko Kobayashi