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Wilson CARES:

The Heart of the Issue

These semester-long workshops give Warren Wilson students a spectrum experience within one issue. Students gain a better understanding of how current policy affects community agencies and the populations they serve. Time is set aside for students to meet with local experts, hear the stories of those directly involved, draft policy briefs on their respective issue, report findings to elected officials, and reflect upon how their own perceptions of the issue change over the course of the workshop.

Workshop structure:

Informational visits to agencies and organizations
Direct service experiences that seek to broaden student understanding of issue
Knowledge assessments and reflection sessions
Policy classes at S-LO with agency representatives and community leaders
Advocacy classes at S-LO with agency representatives and community leaders

Upon completion of workshop:

Workshop expo in Canon Lounge
Students work in conjunction with Writing Center and write Extended Service Project Reflection

City Policy Wearing Thin in NOLA

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The Heart of the Issue

Workshop Topics for Spring 2009:

Economic Justice, especially the Living Wage campaign    Blog

Land conservation and species protection

The City of Asheville’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness

Child nutrition and the role of school gardens as a classroom     Blog

Affordable Housing, especially the current rental market for economically disadvantaged     Blog

HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education with an analysis of current health care policies