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The Transforming
Communities Seminar
(Two courses,
8 credit hours)
The most effective way to learn the
art of transforming communities is to speak to the individuals who have
faced the challenges and experienced the rewards of this work.
During the Washington Semester Transforming Communities Program you do
just that. You will meet with representatives of all three branches
of government, the advocacy and litigation community, grassroots nonprofit
organizations, educational institutions, and policy organizations.
These experts, all of whom are involved in community change, share their
experiences and insights about the field and answer your questions in an
open and informal setting.
Speakers give you new perspectives on:
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“The transforming communities semester is an incredible
program offering students the opportunity to engage themselves and
interact with many diverse and interesting people."
Shira Glick, McGill University |
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Building and
strengthening communities
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Globalization and
communities
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Affordable
Housing
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Community
Health and Safety
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Ways to
Strengthen the Family
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Enterprise
and Work in Communities
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The Role of
Faith in Changing Communities
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The Role of
Government and Nonprofits in Changing Communities
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Ways to Change
Communities: From Service to Advocacy to Organizing
The seminar consists of class activities, sessions with guest speakers,
student presentations, and group discussions. Your professor presents lectures
each week that prepares you for upcoming meetings with speakers. You are
evaluated in the seminar on participation and analytical papers and
presentations. You also learn from the interesting, relevant readings.
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Above: Congressman Asa
Hutchinson with students
on the steps of the Capitol |
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 The
seminar capitalizes on the unique resources of Washington, D.C., as the
center of federal policy and a hub of creative community programs.
"Many of the speakers challenged
what I thought about the issues and
helped me to gain
a deeper understanding of the issues and strengthen my opinions. Many
of these topics I had not discussed until this semester."
Amy Doherty, Mt. Holyoke College
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