GSIF Conceptual Framework
Develop a systems framework for the Global Social Impact Fellowship contrasting it with traditional programs.
By: Sammy Powers, Ami Yoshimura, Brianna Wanbaugh, Tri Nguy
Figure 1: Traditional classrooms
In a traditional classroom, students typically attend lectures, complete assignments, study for exams vigorously and receive a degree once they have completed all the necessary requirements for their curriculum.
Figure 2: GSIF Conceptual Framework
In the Global Social Impact Fellowship, students apply what they learn in lectures and workshops and apply it to their projects, in the real world, which has real impact. These real world impact projects give students
Actors:
- Khanjan and Bill (office of creative inquiry)
- The teams (including the students and project advisors)
- Partnerships
- Students
What are they trying to accomplish:
- Sustainable Impact, Impact, and Impact
- Different from norm because of the real world application of what is learned
How are they trying to accomplish it?
- Inspiring students to generate sustainable impact and providing them with a proper knowledge of how to do it
- 1-year commitment
- Interdisciplinary learning
- Fieldwork
- Inclusive
- Publish original work and travel to conferences to present the work if applicable
Why are they doing what they are doing?
- Impact. Impact. Impact.
What do all the actors gain from GSIF?
- Group work experience across disciplines
- Connections
- Educational, hands-on, authentic experience
- Entrepreneurial mindsets
- Reputation
- Travel
- Life-long friends 🥺
- Class at 7pm 🙂
- Inspirational quotes from our lovely instructor
- Opportunity for publication
- Opportunity for full-time summer research positions
