Participatory Action Research Methodology

Become immersed in a week-long exploration of Participatory Action Research (PAR) this summer. The first two days will be held in-person: Day one will set the foundation to learn about the theories and principles with hands-on activities. On day two, each participant will identify a community partner as well as form a small support group. Days three through five, each attendee will work on co-drafting a grant proposal with their community partner, with the help from the support group via Zoom discussions for a daily check-in. On day five, workshop participants will celebrate their progress during lunch time. The final product can be submitted to a real funding agency (optional) and will be presented in the Fall 2023 with the Center of Civic Engagement (required).

Lunch will be provided on days one (in the form of campus meal vouchers) and day two (served on campus).

This workshop series is intended for those interested in developing a research or creative project to study their teaching or their students’ learning during the 2023-24 academic year, but any instructional employee interested in conducting a study using this methodology is invited to register. Registration is required.

Eligible participants will receive a $500 stipend for successfully completing this course.  

This workshop falls under the AAC&U High-Impact Educational Practices of Undergraduate Research, Service Learning, and Community-Based Learning.