ACORN is wrapping up a strategic planning process and a key metric we've identified that we'd like to start measuring again is the local food index. (We measured this from 2011-2016). Your names were identified by our summer interns as folks Read more
In this course students will develop and implement community connected projects in collaboration with community partners to contribute to the public good. Center for Community Engagement (CCE) instructors will meet with students weekly in cohorts to develop social-issue knowledge, build collaboration skills, Read more
We are a municipal electric utility working to develop a renewable microgrid in the center of the Moscow Village. We are restoring the historic Seaver Sawmill to house hydropower, so the project incorporates a lot of dynamic issues. We currently are Read more
The Middlebury Skatepark Project is an effort led by a thoughtful and committed group of Middlebury and surrounding ACSD town citizens to plan, design, and build a free high-quality public skatepark for the entire community. We recognize and value the physical Read more
The Ilsley Public Library is pursuing a major facilities improvement project. The Ilsley 100 Project Team, the committee working on this project, is going to spend the summer working on a decision making matrix which will determine if we a) renovate Read more
In this course, students will practice interfacing with local clients to better understanding their data-related needs. This may involve helping clients collect, analyze, visualize, or model data in a meaningful way. Students will then present their findings to a larger audience Read more
Compile information on every town in Addison County, including type of government, officials and contact information, history, photography, key sites, main forms of industry, local events, historical buildings, town maps, etc... Community Partner Contact: Rob Carter Role: Executive Director Organization or Read more
Compile database of all businesses and nonprofits in Addison County including all contact information, business type, media used, employees, locations. Community Partner Contact: Rob Carter Role: Executive Director Organization or Program Name: Addison County Chamber of Commerce Contact Info: rob@addisoncounty.com http://www.addisoncounty.com Read more
How can we communicate data to tell compelling stories? This course works with a community partner to understand their data and research. We then draw on visual story telling to present the research to wider public audiences. The forms of story-telling Read more
