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 2014
The Perceptions of Race and Identity in Birmingham: Does 50 Years Forward Equal Progress?, Lisa Murray
Engaging in Social Justice with Toddlers, Susan M. Nasiombe
First People Last Place: A Case Study of Monument Valley Residents Priced out of Their Land, Leigh Owen
An Expanded Field Guide on Cross-Cultural Learning for Faculty Leaders of University of Missouri Study Abroad Programs, William Palmieri
CISabroad: Training and Development of Site Directors, Jessica Parks
The Culture Conundrum: Training Faculty and Staff for Effectively Working with International Students, McKenna S. Pencak
Youth Violence Prevention Programming in Medellín, Colombia: Five recommendations, Timothy Pracher
The Effectiveness of Experiential Learning in Health Promotion: Three Case Studies Looking at Innovative Initiatives in India, Alison Proctor
English as a Second Language: Tutors Motivations and Their Consequences, April-Dawn C. Puls
Creating a Community of Support: An Evaluation of the Healing for Educational Achievement Resource Team, Ann M. Quintrell
Learning from Sensory Experience in Costa Rica, Rebecca Ragland
Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes Through Increased Predeparture Preparation for Study Abroad, Catherine J. Raleigh
UF in Madagascar: Creating a Short-Term Faculty-Led Program for the University of Florida, Jill Ranaivoson
Romani Studies: Exploring Gypsy Culture and Society Program Proposal for Barcelona SAE, Priya Randhawa
PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN: THE BIG PICTURE, Delylah Rasugu
Collaboration in Cambodia: Are anti-trafficking agencies working together?, Heather Richardson
"Women Only" - Team Tobati and High School Aged Women's Empowerment, Gillian H. Ritter
Franklin in Quebec, alyssa.riva@mail.sit.edu A. Riva A
Friendship Family Program: Community Integration at the Center for Marine Resource Studies, Molly Roe
Presentation and Analysis of a Mechanism of Conflict Prevention: The SANANKOUYA (Joking Kinships) in West Africa, Abdoulaye Sall
A Holistic Approach to Homestay: A Homestay Program Proposal for CATS Academy Boston, Nora Salmon
Pushing Forward: The Climate for LGBTQ Student Advising in Study Abroad of South Carolina, Alexandra Seay
Sustained Dialogue: Stage Five Action on University Campuses, Nissa Shamsi
From Citizen Diplomacy to National Security: Reraming the International Visitor Leadership Program, Meghan Simpson
INVESTigating India: A Strategic Recruitment Plan for Indian Students, Alana Stuart
Monitoring And Impact Evaluation of a Voluntarily Medical Male Circumcision Project From the perspective of the Project Coordinator, Yvonne Usanase Ms
The Floating Classroom: Best Practices Teaching on Semester at Sea, Rachel Vaughn
Corporate Social Responsibility Enrichment Exchange Program, Deborah Waggoner
Love Won't Be Denied: A Case Study of the Campaign for Southern Equality's WE DO Campaign, Haley Wilson
Adult Third Culture Kids: Does their Concept of Home Have an Impact on Their Career Paths?, Kelly B. Wisecarver
Learning Intervention in a Language Immersion Program: An Orientation Redesign, Giulia Witcombe
Intercultural Communication in Florida: The Immigrant Story - A Program for Adult Learners, Stephanie V. Wobensmith
Intercultural Communication in Brazil: An Approach to Engage Multicultural North Dakota State University Students in Study Abroad, Allison Wright
Gender Relations in Local Governance: A Case Study of Bawjiase, Ghana, Lauren Wright
Submissions from 2013
The Primacy of Context: An Exploration into the Causes of Food Insecurity in Kitere, Kenya., William O. Aludo
The Assessment of Nigerian Diaspora in the USA and Exploring its Potential Contribution to Sustainable Development, Binyam Shimelis Aseffa
Sustainable Development of Tajikistan: Perspectives for Tajik Aluminum Company (TALCO), Tahmina Azizova
Samar Basi – “We Go There Together” The Local Peace Committees and Their Effect on Building Peace in Nepal, Jessica Faye Babcock
Eliminating Sexual Harassment of Adolescent Girls in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis of Multi-level Strategies, Kristan Bakker
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
Global Ambassadors Returnee Program: Can We Change Campus Culture?, Lynn Butler
Hiring Onsite Field Staff Members in Education Abroad: A Case Study of International Field Studies, Leslie Callihan
Sharing What Works Through South-South Cooperation: The Case of the Risk Reduction Management Centre Replication Project, Rachel M. Cohn
Advocacy for Marine Management: Contributions to a Policy Advocacy Initiative in the Maldives, Neal Collins
"Fighting Against Ourselves, Why History Continues to Repeat Itself?", Rysheema J. Dixon
Aloha Kakou: A Socially-Responsible Student Travel Program Based in Hawaii, Jacob G. Dunlap
Corporate-Community Engagement in Madagascar: Using Traditional Dialogue Methods to Improve Community Engagement Between Private Firms and Local Communities, Sarah Gaylord - Ratsimbazafy
Community Internationalization: Developing the Host Family Program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Alicia Haley
A New Direction for Fair Trade USA: A Contextual Analysis of Latin American Coffee Farmers, Stephanie Johnson
Gaging the Education Abroad Perception: A Survey of Personnel at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Jennifer R. Krahn
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
A New Model: Improving Adult Experiences in The Holy Land With Effective Pre-Departure Information, Resources and Procedures, Sarah A. Loan
Agriculture and the Food System: A Short History and Country Case Study in Mongolia, Marissa L. Markowitz
Learning to Learn: How International NGOs Can Become Learning Organizations, Erin Martin
Reexamining Cultural Orientation Provided to Newly Arrived Refugees, Sara E. Matchulat
Agroforestry and Smallholder Farmers: Climate Change Adaptation through Sustainable Land Use, Colin McCabe
Developing a Pre-Departure and Re-Entry Orientation for Study Abroad Students at The Univerisidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción, Jennifer Ramos
Study Abroad and Identity: The African American Experience, Alicia Ranney
Case Studies from the Ground Up: Transforming Conflict through Accompaniment, Engagement, and Empowerment, Courtney L. Renken
Challenges of Containing New HIV Infections in Ethiopia: Unacknowledged Transmission Route, Dessu Sam
Global Air Protection on Climate Change: The U.S. and Indonesia Air Quality Governance, Metrini Geopani Simatupang
Engaging Young Professionals in Credit Unions: Reviving a Movement through Online Social Networking, Meet-ups, and Events, Rebecca Spachek
Science Without Borders: Science Diplomacy and the Politics of Power, Alice L. Urban
A Tale of Two Trusts: A Case Study of the Consolidation of Two Community Land Trust Affordable Housing Organizations in Vermont, Isaac I. Wagner
Second Lines, Story Circles, and Freedom Songs: A Call and Response, Ann-Meredith Wootton
Access Abroad: A Design in Equitable Access to Education Abroad, Matthew Zielsdorf
Submissions from 2012
Regenerative Entrepreneurship, Matthew Abrams
Knowledge and Financial Management in Households: An Examination of Married Women’s Perspectives in Chadbourn, North Carolina, Hmoud Fanash Al Surikhi
An Introduction to Life at a U.S. University: A Pre-departure orientation for Thai students going to the U.S. to Study, Alexandra B. Ashley
Thirsting For Justice: A Campaign to Educate and Mobolize Palestinian Youth to Advocate For Water Rights, Ashraf Ashqar
Changing the Status Quo of Waste Management: Case Study of a Rural Costa Rican Town, Anna Katherine Rodenborg Baker
Journey to the "New" West: A Course Proposal for Cultural Integration in Chinese ESL Education, Erica Balazs
Women Empowerment and Community Development through Ecotourism, Katherine S. Barry
Addressing the Learning Needs at Occupy DC, Andrew J. Batcher
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
Analysis of National Association of Bilingual Education, Sam J. Baumer
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
Exploring Locally to Grow Globally: A Community Excursion-based Elective for Intensive English Programs, Andrea L. Bernasconi
Social Entrepreneurship in Egypt: Turning Revolutionary Ambition into Tangible Results, Chris C. Blackwood
Revolutionary Ideology in the Information Age: Technology of the Occupy Wall Street Movement, Jed D. Blume
The Journey Home from Ecuador: A Reentry Guide for Tandana Foundation Volunteers, Heidi Bohn
Weaving Culture into Context: Redesigning the Internship Program for Barcelona Study Abroad Experience, Sara Bradshaw
Creating Effective Programming for Iraqi Adult Mentors in World Learning’s Youth Peacebuilding and Leadership Programs, Kira L. Brady