Submissions from 2014
Assessment and Curriculum Modification for Grade 1 Students with Disabilities in Tanzania: A Pilot Study, Angi Stone-MacDonald
The Confucius Institute at UMass Boston, Baifeng Sun
The Unequal Burden of Debt and Its Impact on Health, Elizabeth Sweet and Zachary DuBois
Success Boston: College Completion Initiative, University of Massachusetts Boston
Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI), University of Massachusetts Boston and Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership
Community Engagement and Research Section, UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Massachusetts Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Upward Bound at UMass Boston, Upward Bound, University of Massachusetts Boston; Jeremiah E. Burke High School; Dorchester Academy; Madison Park High School; and Excel High School
Upward Bound Math-Science at UMass Boston, Upward Bound, University of Massachusetts Boston and Lawrence High School
Urban Harbors Institute: Engaging Communities, Applying Research, Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
Mirebalais, Haiti Planning Initiative, Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston University; and University of the West Indies Centre
Summer Youth Blog, Urban Scholars, University of Massachusetts Boston; Office of Information Technology, University of Massachusetts Boston; and Office of Communications, University of Massachusetts Boston
Higher Order Teaching: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion and Lowell Public Schools, Lisa Van Thiel
Veterans Upward Bound: A Federally Funded TRIO Program, Preparing Veterans for College at UMass Boston since 1973, Veterans Upward Bound Program, University of Massachusetts Boston
Massachusetts Municipal Performance Management Program (MPMP), Michael Ward
URBAN.Boston (Urban Research-Based Action Network): Creating meaningful connections between community & academia, Mark Warren
Building BRIDGES: Fostering dialogue and shared understanding between communities and government agencies, Eben Weitzman and Darren Kew
Ultimate Peace, Eben Weitzman and Kylie Millbern
Combat Paper Project, William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences, University of Massachusetts Boston
Promoting Awareness, Dialogue, and Culturally Responsive Services, Cedric Woods
Submissions from 2013
ProjectServe, Kenneth Andejeski; Kenyora Johnson; and ProjectServe, University of Massachusetts Boston
Asian American Studies Program: Community-Centered Commitments and Pathways in the AsAmSt Curriculum, Asian American Studies Program, University of Massachusetts Boston
Honoring Mt. Hope Cemetery’s Chinese Burial Grounds: Asian American Studies Program with the Coalition for Asian Pacific American Youth (CAPAY) and the Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE), Asian American Studies Program, University of Massachusetts Boston and Chinese Historical Society of New England
Educational Engagement in Boston’s Vietnamese Community: Asian American Studies Program student-faculty-alumni engagement with teachers, students, and families of the Mather School (BPS) in Dorchester, Asian American Studies Program, University of Massachusetts Boston; Mather Elementary School; and Peter N. Kiang
Tamziq, Scattered and Connected: A Conversation in Art by Middle Eastern and American Artists, Paul Atwood and William Joiner Center for the Study of War and Social Consequences, University of Massachusetts Boston
Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters: Partnerships in Teaching and Research, Adenrele Awotona and Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters, University of Massachusetts Boston
The UMass Boston Bachelors of Science in Information Technology, Deborah Boisvert, Ricardo Checchi, William Campbell, Jean-Pierre Kuilboer, Roger Blake, Robert Cohen, and Oscar Gutierrez
BATEC Bridge to Community College, Deborah Boisvert, Paula Velluto, and Dawn Zapata
Center for Governance and Sustainability: Policy Impact through Rigorous Analysis, Center for Governance and Sustainability, University of Massachusetts Boston; Maria Ivanova; Craig Murphy; and Michael Denney
Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development, Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development, University of Massachusetts Boston
People and Place: Understanding the Processes, Outcomes and Impacts of Interventions of the Fairmount Corridor Initiative, Center for Social Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
Thrive in 5 – Boston Initiative, Center for Social Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
Community University Project for Literacy (CUPL), Carol Chandler-Rourke
UMass Boston’s School Counseling Program at Dever-McCormack School, Amy L. Cook, Laura A. Hayden, Allie Scherer, Raphael Apter, Pamela Belford, and Michael Sabin
Planning for the Growing Older Population: Conducting Community Needs Assessments, Caitlin Coyle; Hayley Gravette; Jan Mutchler; and Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
Inclusive Concurrent Education Partnership, Aimee D’Avignon; Laura Vanderberg; Felicia Wilczenski; and Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston;
The Massachusetts Early Education and Care: Professional Development Study, Anne Douglass, Alice Carter, and Frank Smith
The Post Master's Certificate Program in Early Education Research, Policy, and Practice, Anne Douglass, Mary Lu Love, Lynne Mendes, Angi Stone-MacDonald, and Lisa Van Thiel
Healthy Aging in Massachusetts: Reporting Indicators, Identifying Resources & Activating Allies, Elizabeth Dugan, Frank Porell, Nina Silverstein, Ruth Palombo, Chae Man Lee, and Kristina Turk
Mass. Memories Road Show: Your Place in Massachusetts History, Andrew Elder; Carolyn M. Goldstein; Joanne Riley; and University Archives & Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Boston
Helping Developing Countries Implement the Young Athletes Program, Paddy C. Favazza; Kathleen Ghio; Gary N. Siperstein; and Center for Social Development and Education, University of Massachusetts Boston
The Living Labs: Nantucket Island, Anamarija Frankic, Robyn Hannigan, and Sarah Oktay
The Gastón Institute’s Partnership with the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Springfield, MA, Gaston Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
CRUZA: The Alliance for Latino Health through Faith and Action, A UMass Boston - Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership for Community-Based Research, Gaston Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
GoKids Boston Youth Fitness, Training, and Research Center, GoKids Boston, University of Massachusetts Boston
Teach Next Year, Lisa M. Gonsalves
UMass Boston School for the Environment: Educating the next generation of environmental problem solvers, Robyn Hannigan and Anamarija Frankic
UMass Boston & Boston Scholar Athletes: Supporting academic achievement through athletics, Laura Hayden, Amy Cook, Robert Gracia, Allie Scherer, and Megan Morin
Community Research Advisory Board Incorporated: Where the Community and Researchers Meet, HORIZON Center, University of Massachusetts Boston
Building the Capacity of the Massachusetts Workforce Development System in Massachusetts to Better Serve Individuals with Disabilities, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) - Partnership with Community-based Organizations (CBOs), Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston
LIFT Boston Client Well Being Study, Michael P. Johnson
John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies Food Pantry Service Project, John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston
Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension in Kenya, Jacob Kariuki, Eileen M. Stuart-Shor, Samuel Kimani, James Muchira, Jessica Demita, Heather Milton, Mercy Kamau, Vincent Mutuma, Darren Golden, and Peris Kariuki
Global risk assessment of cardiovascular disease in resource constrained settings, Jacob Kariuki, Eileen M. Stuart-Shor, Libin Zhang, Annya Volkova, Jaime Halliday, Shannon Sayer, Jessica DeMita, Darren Golden, James Muchira, Samuel Kimani, and Faith Maina
Upham’s Corner Main Street: Developing Ideas for Promoting Arts and Businesses in Upham’s Corner, Werner Kunz, Barbara Lewis, and Upham's Corner Main Street
The Urban Scholars Program at University of Massachusetts Boston, David Lemmel
NECC Early College Program: Third-Year Outcomes, Jack Leonard and Ellen Grondine
Civic Engagement Scholars Initiative (CESI), Camille Martinez-Krawiec
Massachusetts Community Mediation Center Grant Program, Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration, University of Massachusetts Boston
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network: Boston Regional Office and Minority Business Center, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, University of Massachusetts Boston
Commonwealth Compact Talent Network: A Resource for and about Talented Professionals of Color in Massachusetts, Georgianna Melendez
Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI), Liliana Mickle
Success Boston: College Completion Initiative, Liliana Mickle
Finishing the Job: A Partnership for Diversity in the Construction Workforce, Susan Moir, Liz Skidmore, Janet Jones, and Brian Doherty
The Campus Kitchen at UMass Boston, Liz Moniz
Office of Athletics and Recreation, Special Projects and Programs: "The Value of Teamwork", Office of Athletics and Recreation, University of Massachusetts Boston
Harbor Point Partnership, Office of Athletics and Recreation, University of Massachusetts Boston and Harbor Point Apartments Company
Jumpstart at UMass Boston, Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement, University of Massachusetts Boston; Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston; Dever Elementary School; Early Learning Center, University of Massachusetts Boston; John P. Holland Elementary; Yawkey Center; Dorchester Head Start; Gertrude Townsend Head Start; and Roger Clap Innovation School
Grace Grossman Youth Collaborative, Sarah Oktay
The Forum for Cities in Transition: An Initiative of the Moakley Chair of Peace and Reconciliation, Padraig O'Malley
Connecting university teaching, research, and expertise to communities in Massachusetts and beyond, Luciano Ramos, Lauren Anderson, Kathleen Banfield, and Sandhya Kshirsagar
Mobilizing Undergraduates to Address the Social Determinants of Health in the Community: Year 1 of Health Leads at UMass Boston, Luciano Ramos, Sherrod Williams, Adrienne Wald, and Mark Marino
Process Evaluation: Suffolk County House of Correction’s Reentry Programs, Paige Ransford and Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
Providing Staff and Program Development for Boston-Area Adult Basic Education Programs, Steve Reuys and Adult Literacy Resource Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston Upward Bound, Lizette Rivera
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): A Program of the Gerontology Institute, Wichian Rojanawon; Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston; and Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
UMass Boston – Brazilian Immigrant Center Partnership, Tim Sieber; C. Eduardo Siqueira; Natalicia Tracy; and Gaston Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
Eastern Pequot Archaeological Field School, 2003 - 2013, Stephen W. Silliman
Lift Up Your Voice! Health Care Advocacy Training Program: Empowering Older Adults, Nina M. Silverstein; Alison Gottlieb; Kelli Barton; and Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
Camp Shriver – A Free Inclusive Summer Sports Camp for Children with and without Disabilities, Gary N. Siperstein; Mark Spolidoro; Barbara Gildea; and Center for Social Development and Education, University of Massachusetts Boston
Upward Bound Math-Science at UMass Boston, Terri Slater
The Early Intervention (EI) Scholars Program, Angi Stone-MacDonald and Anne Douglass
The Talented And Gifted (TAG) Latino Program: Providing holistic support to Boston students in grades 6-12 through programming focused on the development of academic skills, leadership skills and community building, Ilyitch Nahiely Tábora and Institute for Learning & Teaching, University of Massachusetts Boston
School for Global Inclusion and Social Development: Expanding the UMass Boston community on a regional, national, and international level, David Temelini and Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston
Supporting Employment First: Assisting states in achieving improved employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Cindy Thomas and Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston
Pension Action Center, Michele Tolson; Pension Action Center, University of Massachusetts Boston; and Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
Admission Guaranteed Program (AGP) at UMass Boston, University of Massachusetts Boston, Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Boston Green Academy, and Dorchester Academy
Project REACH Talent Search at UMass Boston, University of Massachusetts Boston, Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Dorchester Academy, Madison Park High School, Dearborn Middle School, and McCormack Middle School
UMass Boston Project REACH Talent Search, University of Massachusetts Boston, Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Dorchester Academy, Madison Park High School, Dearborn Middle School, and McCormack Middle School
URBAN.Boston (Urban Research-Based Action Network): Creating connections between community + academia, URBAN.Boston, University of Massachusetts Boston
COASTSWEEP: The Massachusetts Coastal Cleanup Program, Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
The Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston, Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
The Tech Apprentice Internship Program: Engaging Youth in IT, Felicia Vargas, Olu Ibrahim, Neil Sullivan, and Deborah Boisvert
Veterans Upward Bound: A Federally Funded TRIO Program, Preparing Veterans for College at UMass Boston since 1973, Veterans Upward Bound Program, University of Massachusetts Boston
New England StatNet: A Community of Practice in Performance Measurement, Michael J. Ward; Amy E. Smith; and Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management, University of Massachusetts Boston
Building BRIDGES: Fostering dialogue and shared understanding between communities and government agencies, Eben Weitzman and Darren Kew
Mirebalais, Haiti Planning Initiative, Jack Wiggin and Urban Harbors Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston
BEACON VOYAGES FOR SERVICE: 2013 Alternative Spring Break Trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota, Sherrod Williams
Building Sustainability in Rural Puerto Rico, Sherrod Williams
Social Equality and Environmental Education in Brazil, Sherrod Williams