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 2017
The Impact of Civil Society Movements on Conflcit, Nicholas Rinehart
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
The Dynamics of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) in Traditional Pakistan., Aamer Shams
Reframing Homelessness in Vermont: A Systemic Approach to Homelessness Policy Advocacy in Windham County Vermont, Scott Sharland
MORE WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT: ADVOCACY LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GEORGIAN WOMEN’S TASK FORCE ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Emma Shattuck
An Analysis of the Affirmative Action Program for Ethnic Minority Students at Hexi University in Zhangye, Gansu, China, Caitlin Shea
Sustainable Tourism Study through Solimar International, S silongwengjia
Local Perspectives of Sustainable Development, Ryan J. Stefani
The Power of Prayer, Victoria Dawn Thompson
MA in International Education - Low-Residency Singapore Program, Joyce Ting (Chen)
#NowAreYouStartingToGetIt?: A Case Study of 'Stop Charters in KY' Advocacy Campaign, Rachel Trontz
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
Bridges Out of Poverty as an Anti-Poverty Strategy in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Katlyn M. Uhler
Exploring the Strengths and Challenges of Co-creation of Impact Assessments/ Analysis In Rural Communities: Focus: Hotel con Corazón in Granada, Nicaragua, Johanna Q. Ulseth
An Analysis of Vermont Academy's Internationalization Effort, Xiang Wang Mr.
Seno Banjonki Lower Basic School Vision Care Pilot Project: A Monitoring and Evaluation Course Linked Capstone Thesis, Stephen M. Weiland
ARMENIA’S SOCIAL SECTOR: AN ANALYSIS OF ARMENIA’S NONPROFITS, P L. Wierikko
PROGRAM DESIGN, DELIVERY, AND EVALUATION: LPC US HOST FAMILY PROGRAM, Gillian Wigton Bell
ENVIRONMENTALLY-INDUCED MIGRATION AND SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, Nora J. Worthington
A Way of Reflecting on Identity: The Five Stories of the Conflicting Relationships in Nepal, Tomoki Yamanaka
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
Integrating Evaluative Thinking into Organisational Practice: a Case Study of Lutino Adunu in Uganda, Shilla Adyero
Ease on Down the Road: From Diagnosis to Graduation and Beyond, An Auto-Ethnography, Amber M. Alford
Diversifying the Curriculum: An Analysis of Diversity Course Policies at the University of California San Diego, Maria Lourdes Amparo
B.E.I.B. and Financial Inclusion in NorthWest Cameroon, Kareen Ngendape Atchala
Ecotourism Social Enterprise: Learning From the Global South, Jessica Bailey
A National Bilingual Education Policy for the Economic and Academic Empowerment of Youth in St. Lucia, West Indies, Gabriella Bellegarde
Diversity Training Workshop Series: How to Learn and Interact within a Diverse Community, Katherine Mabel Bernal
Removing Internal and External Barriers: A Comprehensive Approach to Women's Empowerment in Post-Conflict Settings, Amber J. Bordolo
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
Multi Identity Conflict: A Case Study of Sudanese Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Jordan, William C. Clifton Jr.
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
KickAct: the Implementation & Evaluation of a Youth Empowerment & Leadership Program, Crystal M. Denny
Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool for Senegalese Youth Advocacy Organizations, Mamby Diouf
Rapid Evidence Maps as Decision Tools for Evidence-based Policy, Mark Engelbert
Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment in Iceland: A STEM-Focused Program for the Experiment in International Living, Katie Fassbinder
Defining and Analyzing Internationalization at the University of Northern Iowa, Melvin E. Fatimehin
U101: Global Perspectives A Semester Course for First-Year Students, Chrissie Faupel
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?: Food Inequlaity and Black Americans, Christina Foster
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
Changing Advocacy Practices in a Changing World: an Evaluation of Oxfam America’s Influencing Work in a Shifting International NGO Culture, Emily Sloe Goodman
How Do Connection and Hopeful Action Support Resilient Community?, Catherine Gormley
Building Creative Capacity in Conservationists: One Facilitator’s Exploration of Training and Art in Belize, Adriana Guzman
A Dollar a Day: Child Sponsorship and the Marketization of Human Development, Taylor Hallett
The Refugee Mentoring Network: Program Design, Danielle Elaine Hard
How to Decolonize a Classroom, Celeste C. Hayes
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
My Neighborhood Is Changing: Positive Youth Development in the Historic Near East Side, Fevean N. Keflom
Traditions and Proficiency Abroad - Spain (TAPAS) Program: A High School Study Abroad Program for District 128, Michaela Kendzior
Confidence Through Consultation: Lessons from Northern Ireland's DPP/PCSP Model, Kyle F. Kennedy
Youth media and social change: Using digital storytelling as a tool that engages youth to become change agents, Soufiane Khebbaz
Program Evaluation Frameowrk for Enhancing Performnce and Quality, Abu B. Koroma
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
Organizing for Women and Children: Advocating for the ‘Reach Every Mother and Child’ Campaign, Laura E. Leslie
Reflect, React, Exchange: A Cultural Competency Co-Curriculum, Derrick Lewis
Backpacking Brothers: An Experiential, Adventure Education Program to Transform Rape Culture and Prevent Sexual Violence, Matthew Lynn
Queering Colombia's Peace Process: A case study of LGBTI inclusion, Nicole Maier
Peer Advising 101: A Training Workshop For Peer Advisors In Study Abroad, Anna Marter
Mandate in Conflict: UNRWA’s Role within Identity, the West Bank, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict, Chris Mattera
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
Motives and Methods of Social Mobilization in Rural Senegal, Antonia Morzenti
Monitoring and Evaluation for Humanitarian & Emergency Aid M&E Framework for SHIFA’A Program – SAMS Foundation, Ahmed Mostafa
The Role of Liberian Community Organizations in the Integration of Liberian Immigrants: A Case Study of Immigrants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Solomon M. Muin
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
Leadership and Corruption in Governance: A Case Study of Liberia, Theresa Okpokwu
The Impact of Lack of Mother Tongue - Based Schooling on Kurds in Turkey, Ceto Ozel
Semester at Sea IMPACT Service-Learning Scholarship Program, Lindsay B. Parise
Communalism and Its Impact on Human Development Future Civil Society Initiatives for Inter-Communal Peace in Gujarat, Atiya Pathan
Incorporating Experiential Theory into Virtual Strategic Planning Processes, Chris Perkins
Exploring Partnerships Between Embedded Providers and Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Directors, Angelo D. Pisano
Across Systems: Preventing, Countering, and Defusing Violent Extremism—a Discussion of Strategy, Policy, Practice, and Theory, Keenan powers