Bessemer Trail Interpretive Signage Project

Samantha's summer 2023 project focused on the creation and implementation of different interpretive signs along a newly-approved loop trail.
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5th Ward Land Use Feasibility Study

Anthony worked with the City of Meadville's Redevelopment Authority to develop a flood mitigation plan for the 5th Ward neighborhood, but through research and resource limitation, the project direction turned to a land-use study in order to benefit its residents based on their voiced needs and concerns.
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A Toolkit for the Huidekoper Summer Park Program (Summer Progra)

Four students collaborated with the Summer Parks Program, an 8-week program in Meadville, PA, in partnership with the YMCA and Creating Landscapes of Meadville, that offers roughly 20-30 children a day an opportunity to play, learn, and grow.
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Pardon Hub Essential Documents

As a research volunteer for the Crawford County Clean Slate Initiative, Gary was able to familiarize, broaden his connections, and use research based on Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law to better the process for assisting certain formerly incarcerated individuals in Crawford County.
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Non-profit Change Models and Gap Analysis / The Rebirth and Rebranding of FCCA

Hannah's summer 2023 project aimed to aid the Family & Community Christian Association (FCCA) in rebranding efforts.
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Meadville Housing Plan

Two students worked on a project to collect data to provide a clear picture of the housing needs in the City of Meadville.
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Grant Writing Partnership Feasibility and Design

During the 2023 summer research session, NealyClare examined the feasibility of and designed a program for a partnership between the City of Meadville and Allegheny College in which students would be trained in grant research, grant-writing, and data collection so they could volunteer their services to benefit local nonprofits.
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Website and Marketing for FCCA

Daniel focused on aiding the Family & Community Christian Association (FCCA) in revamping their website for improved functionality and user experience.
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Community Voices – A Mixed-Methods Replication Study

Despite several decades of scholarship on the positive impacts of CE on undergraduate students and faculty, only recently have studies focused on community partners' perspectives, with even more limited research in rural communities.
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Common Roots Workforce Development Program

Common Roots' is a nonprofit organization trying to create affordable, accessible, and sustainable housing in Meadville.
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