Experiential Learning with Capacity Building Management Projects

Authors

  • Cheryl Ann Tokke Queensborough Community College: City University of New York

Keywords:

experiential learning, capacity building, business, non-profit, internship, capstone

Abstract

A capstone course in non-profit community service provides a means for students to gain an enhanced experiential experience using an on-site residency as accredited in-class seat time in a capacity building project. This article will provide the tools, rubrics, assessments, and methodologies used in over 60 student projects that culminated in written papers for academic credit that were usable by the community organizations in their work. It reveals the collaborative nature between student, school, and organization in creating usable outcomes that simultaneously builds, experiential learning, and practical management skills and increases non-profit capacity. It demonstrates the

Author Biography

Cheryl Ann Tokke, Queensborough Community College: City University of New York

Assistant Professor of Business and Management

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Published

2018-03-12