Miriam Fearn This service learning project consists of one-quarter of applied research by seniors in geography aimed at providing information needed by a local community action group. Like many grassroots movements, DRCR needs information about all factors affecting water quality in the river but it has limited funds, time, and expertise at its disposal.
Research projects vary based on students' interests and skills.
At the end of the quarter, DRCR receives written research reports generated by the class, and the students gain a deeper understanding of their community and of their own marketable abilities. 1998 called 'Intergenerational Recreation and Wellness,' which will join older community members with disabilities and university students from health related fields in a weekend experience of mutual learning and recreation. Each Saturday during the quarter, students will spend time in lecture and training to better understand the recreation and health needs of this population. Structured preparation is followed by a lab experience with older adults using the student recreation center as the setting. The university gains from the course by extending its facility and student population in service to the participants while the students gain invaluable hands-on learning opportunities not possible in the lecture format alone.