Community Engagement Communication Project - College Communications CMM125-06 PRN & SSW students
Timeline
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February 10, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Discussion between organization and teacher to identify deliverables and scope
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March 8, 2025Organization/student meeting by Teams or Zoom
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April 5, 2025Question and/or draft period
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April 18, 2025Final delivery date(s)
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April 18, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 10, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Discussion between organization and teacher to identify deliverables and scope
Identify scope/project deliverables:
Email (or other format) exchanges between teacher and organization take place between January 6 to mid-February to identify scope and project deliverables.
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March 8, 2025Organization/student meeting by Teams or Zoom
Meeting with the client during class time (or via a client-recorded presentation video) helps to make the project real for students. Ideally this would occur by March 7, 2025, or earlier.
A short (5 to 10 minute) Zoom or Teams call with students would be ideal. Classes take place on Tuesdays (12:30-1:20 p.m. EST) and Fridays (2:30-4:20 p.m. EST).
Suggested dates:
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Video meeting with the client occurs between February 3 and March 7, 2025.
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April 5, 2025Question and/or draft period
It may be helpful to students to have a contact person available to answer questions or to review draft work before the final delivery date of agreed upon materials.
An email address or video call channel during fixed times appropriate to the organization would be ideal.
It would be helpful for the organization to identify a best delivery format and location for the agreed upon materials. During past projects, deliverables were sent by students to the organization contact person via email.
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April 18, 2025Final delivery date(s)
Students will be assigned a due date by their teacher, noting that extensions are sometimes necessary.
A block of a week or ten days would ideally be identified by the organization.
Suggested due dates are between March 3 and April 11, 2025, with a hard latest delivery date of Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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April 18, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Workplace health/wellness Public health Healthcare Communications Community engagementSkills
effective communication presentations communication communication strategies blog posts research reports community outreach writing research social workCanadore College's Practical Nursing (PRN) and Social Service Worker (SSW) students are eager to enhance their communication skills through practical, real-world projects.
These learners possess foundational abilities in researching, organizing, reframing, analyzing, writing, and presenting information. By collaborating with industry professionals, students can apply these skills to projects that require effective communication and information dissemination, ultimately preparing them for future roles in social services and personal support sectors.
Students
- One or more social media or blog posts written from their perspective or reframing existing academic research
- Written content for informational brochures for diverse audiences
- Written communication plans for community outreach
- Research reports (introductory level) summarizing community needs or trends
- Organized presentations on social service topics
Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Project timeline
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February 10, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Discussion between organization and teacher to identify deliverables and scope
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March 8, 2025Organization/student meeting by Teams or Zoom
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April 5, 2025Question and/or draft period
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April 18, 2025Final delivery date(s)
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April 18, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 10, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Discussion between organization and teacher to identify deliverables and scope
Identify scope/project deliverables:
Email (or other format) exchanges between teacher and organization take place between January 6 to mid-February to identify scope and project deliverables.
-
March 8, 2025Organization/student meeting by Teams or Zoom
Meeting with the client during class time (or via a client-recorded presentation video) helps to make the project real for students. Ideally this would occur by March 7, 2025, or earlier.
A short (5 to 10 minute) Zoom or Teams call with students would be ideal. Classes take place on Tuesdays (12:30-1:20 p.m. EST) and Fridays (2:30-4:20 p.m. EST).
Suggested dates:
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Video meeting with the client occurs between February 3 and March 7, 2025.
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April 5, 2025Question and/or draft period
It may be helpful to students to have a contact person available to answer questions or to review draft work before the final delivery date of agreed upon materials.
An email address or video call channel during fixed times appropriate to the organization would be ideal.
It would be helpful for the organization to identify a best delivery format and location for the agreed upon materials. During past projects, deliverables were sent by students to the organization contact person via email.
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April 18, 2025Final delivery date(s)
Students will be assigned a due date by their teacher, noting that extensions are sometimes necessary.
A block of a week or ten days would ideally be identified by the organization.
Suggested due dates are between March 3 and April 11, 2025, with a hard latest delivery date of Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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April 18, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
- Write a series of social media posts for an organization's web presence (with or without basic artwork as is available through free Canva.com or similar free tools)
- Write a blog post for a social service or health organization's website
- Create an informational brochure for a community health event
- Analyze and report on social service and health trends in a specific demographic
- Organize and present findings from an existing community needs assessment, for example
- Reframe existing educational materials for a multicultural audience
- Prepare informal survey questions (without conducting research) on a topic of importance to the organization
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Are you available for a brief phone call to discuss the project scope and determine if it is suitable for this student experience?
Are there any specific resources or support that learners will need to complete the project successfully?
Are there any intellectual property considerations or restrictions for this project?
Will a dedicated contact person be available to address students' questions during the project?
Will it meet your needs to have students deliver a final product only? Or do you prefer to offer feedback on a draft before students submit a final deliverable?
Timeline
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February 10, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Discussion between organization and teacher to identify deliverables and scope
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March 8, 2025Organization/student meeting by Teams or Zoom
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April 5, 2025Question and/or draft period
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April 18, 2025Final delivery date(s)
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April 18, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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February 10, 2025Experience start
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March 1, 2025Discussion between organization and teacher to identify deliverables and scope
Identify scope/project deliverables:
Email (or other format) exchanges between teacher and organization take place between January 6 to mid-February to identify scope and project deliverables.
-
March 8, 2025Organization/student meeting by Teams or Zoom
Meeting with the client during class time (or via a client-recorded presentation video) helps to make the project real for students. Ideally this would occur by March 7, 2025, or earlier.
A short (5 to 10 minute) Zoom or Teams call with students would be ideal. Classes take place on Tuesdays (12:30-1:20 p.m. EST) and Fridays (2:30-4:20 p.m. EST).
Suggested dates:
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Video meeting with the client occurs between February 3 and March 7, 2025.
-
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April 5, 2025Question and/or draft period
It may be helpful to students to have a contact person available to answer questions or to review draft work before the final delivery date of agreed upon materials.
An email address or video call channel during fixed times appropriate to the organization would be ideal.
It would be helpful for the organization to identify a best delivery format and location for the agreed upon materials. During past projects, deliverables were sent by students to the organization contact person via email.
-
April 18, 2025Final delivery date(s)
Students will be assigned a due date by their teacher, noting that extensions are sometimes necessary.
A block of a week or ten days would ideally be identified by the organization.
Suggested due dates are between March 3 and April 11, 2025, with a hard latest delivery date of Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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April 18, 2025Experience end