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Integrating Service Learning and Field Research into a Community Engagement Experience in Huamachuco, Peru. Rachel Kramer, Austin Melcher, Forrest Nussdorfer. Community Engagement and Interdisciplinary Study of Global Issues in the Peruvian Andes. Huamachuco- Last 6 weeks.
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Integrating Service Learning and Field Research into a Community Engagement Experience in Huamachuco, Peru Rachel Kramer, Austin Melcher, Forrest Nussdorfer
Community Engagement and InterdisciplinaryStudy of Global Issues in the Peruvian Andes
Huamachuco- Last 6 weeks Cusco - First 5 weeks
Community Engagement Model Service Learning Independent Field Research Project
Initial Objectives Coming with an attitude of a learner Willingness to work and cooperate with community
Service Learning Office of Agriculture Proyecto Amigo Santa Ana Office of Tourism Office of Economic Development La Mesa de Concertación • Research Projects • Tourism website and event organization • Construction of solar water heaters • Study of child labor conditions in local mines • Created a 5 year plan to increase efficiency native potato production
Community Engagement Outcomes Holistic engagement Inter-disciplinary teams Mutually beneficial Sustainable