The purpose of the Human Development 497 course collaboration with the City of San Marcos Senior Activity Center (SAC) was to review current volunteer processes and develop strategies for a more efficient structure for the volunteer process. Thirty three students studying with Dr. Eliza Bigham utilized a range of strategies, such as review of the literature from a wide range of databases, using an online survey program to gather input from current CSUSM students, consultations with the SAC Administrators, SAC Staff, and Professor Bigham, interviews with SAC members, and identifying appropriate models. The data, along with ideas generated in the classroom sessions, was utilized to construct effective materials addressing each of the objectives. By collaborating and applying the skills that they have learned throughout their academic program, the students were able to successfully deliver tools and recommendations to the SAC that will benefit the SAC’s future volunteer related procedures.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Democracy in Action Contact Info
University Faculty Contact
Eliza Bigham
Human Development
Local Government / Community Contact
Megan Hegarty