The Transformative Social Impact Journal Podcast
by Transformative Social Impact
Join us on a journey of discovery as we delve into the world of community-driven research, teaching, and partnerships that are transforming the way we address complex social challenges. The Transformative Social Impact Podcast is a multidisciplinary podcast that amplifies the voices and perspectives of researchers, educators, students, and community stakeholders who are pioneering innovative approaches to catalyze equitable, sustainable change.Each episode features in-depth conversations and case studies that showcase evidence-based best practices, meaningful processes, and cutting-edge strategies for bridging the divide between academic theory and community-based practice. We’ll explore topics ranging from service-learning and community-based participatory research to pedagogical innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration, all with the aim of empowering listeners to become active agents of social transformation.Whether you’re a scholar, practitioner, or community member passionate
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How UConn’s FLIP Program Changes Lives for First Gen Students!
Discover how UConn’s FLIP program empowers first-generation high school students through financial literacy, mentorship, and immersive college exposure. In this 5-minute video, hear real stories of transformation, learn how six Saturdays on campus build confidence in budgeting, investing, and...
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How Service-Learning is Closing the Digital Gap for All
Explore how service-learning partnerships are closing the digital divide in this 4:15 educational video for higher ed faculty and staff. Learn evidence-based strategies for co-designing sustainable, culturally responsive interventions that boost digital access, skills, and support systems while...
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How Universities Create Real-World Impact: SROI Made Simple!
Discover how universities quantify real-world impact with Social Return on Investment (SROI) in this clear, 5-minute explainer based on Dr. Jonathan H. Westover’s research. Learn practical steps for measuring social value in university-community partnerships, from stakeholder-inclusive mapping…
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How Real Stories Are Transforming Audiology Education
Discover how integrating lived experiences into audiology education is bridging the empathy gap and transforming hearing healthcare. This video explores a pioneering community-engaged learning (CEL) initiative at the University of Connecticut, where audiology students connect directly with...
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What Every Educator Should Know About Somali & Western Parenting
Dive into the fascinating world of cross-cultural parenting with this concise 5-minute video exploring Somali and Western child-rearing practices. Discover how deeply rooted cultural values, religious beliefs, and historical contexts shape parenting styles—from Western emphasis on individualism,...
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Universities Powering Change: The $6M Service-Learning Effect
Discover how a major regional university’s Academic Service-Learning program generates over $6 million in economic value and fosters stronger community bonds! Based on Dr. Jonathan H. Westover’s groundbreaking research, this video explores how 9,142 students contributed 183,516 service hours in...
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Unlocking Student Success: The Power of Creative Practice
Discover how creative practice can transform university student mental health in this insightful 5-minute video inspired by the groundbreaking research from Donna Poade and Sue Langford. With student wellbeing at crisis levels, especially post-pandemic, creative initiatives offer a powerful,...
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How South Jersey is Transforming Community Health!
Discover how Southern New Jersey is transforming community health through a groundbreaking Three County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)! This IRS-mandated project brings together Rutgers University and a local healthcare organization to explore health needs, barriers, and assets across...
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Suits – Developing Consulting-Based Service-Oriented HR Programs to Create the Next Generation of HR Professionals
This article explores the integration of service-learning (SL) with a consulting approach within human resources (HR) education programs in higher education. We highlight the nature and importance of this andragogical approach, examining how it bridges the theory-practice gap, cultivates...
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Food and Faith: Transforming Education through Service-Learning
Explore the intersection of spirituality and community in our latest video, "Food and Faith: Transforming Education through Service-Learning." In this engaging 5-minute presentation, we delve into a groundbreaking two-year study examining the impact of Service-Learning and Community Engagement...
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Practice What You Teach: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Through Experiential Learning
In this faculty spotlight, we will highlight two professors of education and their approach to teaching and modeling trauma-informed pedagogy. In their courses they are teaching pre-service teachers about trauma-informed pedagogy and taking intentional steps to build spaces within their higher...
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Bridging Academia and Community: Experiences in Implementing a ‘Service & Research Projects Hub’
In response to shifting higher education landscapes and increasing calls for civic engagement, a 'Service & Research Projects Hub' was scoped at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, a faculty of King’s College London, to evaluate the feasibility of connecting postgraduate...
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Understanding Self-Determination in People Experiencing Homelessness to Inform: Community Engaged Teaching & Learning
The purpose of this study was to understand what health related activities of residents living in transitional housing for the homeless increases their self-determination in managing their own health, what barriers exist, and what could nursing students do to increase their self-determination in...
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Designing for Our Future Selves: A Case Study in Age-Inclusive Design Education Through a Reflective Workshop
As the global population ages, the design field faces an urgent imperative to confront ageism and foster more inclusive practices. Yet age-inclusive design remains underrepresented in both education and professional settings—often treated as a niche concern rather than a universal human…
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The Impact of Medical Respite Care on Healthcare Costs and Outcomes for Homeless Populations: A Literature Review
National homelessness rates are steadily rising, posing challenges in health care. Homelessness exacerbates health conditions, increasing chronic mental and medical diagnoses, while reducing traditional treatment efficacy Research highlights medical respite care as an effective intervention,...
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Building Authentic Community-University Partnerships
The field of community-engaged learning continues to evolve, particularly as we focus on learning from the community partners involved in course-based partnerships. Traditional measures, such as surveys and interviews, are often used to gather insights from community partners; yet many argue that...
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How UVU's Stronger Families Project is Transforming Lives!
Families need support so that communities remain strong. The Stronger Families Project (SFP) at Utah Valley University is a unique and powerful resource in the communities surrounding the university. Families attend a free, eight-week, evidence-based family life education program aimed at…
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Academic Service-Learning at Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University's Academic Service-Learning program represents a highly effective high-impact educational practice that delivers significant benefits to students, faculty, and the community. During 2023-2024, the program engaged over 9,000 students across 450 course sections, involving 375...
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Unlocking Future Collaborations: Service-Learning Insights
In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking findings of the "Service-Learning Community Partner Collaboration Prediction Model & Tool." Discover how student competencies and project outcomes influence future collaborations with community organizations. With insights gathered from 183…
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Unlocking Student Potential: Cross-Course Collaboration at UVU!
Discover how Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Jacque P. Westover are transforming education through their innovative cross-course collaboration model at Utah Valley University. In this 10-minute video, we delve into their unique multidisciplinary approach, where upper-division students from...
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Cultivating Cross-Course Collaboration: A Model for Student Consulting Projects, by Jonathan H. Westover and Jacque P. Westover
Title: Cultivating Cross-Course Collaboration: A Model for Student Consulting Projects Authors/Presenters: By Jonathan H. Westover and Jacque P. Westover Abstract: This discusses a unique cross-course collaborative model implemented at Utah Valley University between organizational development and...
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Maximizing Employee Engagement By Leveraging a Social Impact Strategy, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
From the article: "Why should organizations develop corporate social impact initiatives? First, we need to openly acknowledge that companies have a social contract with their surrounding communities. As companies directly benefit from the shared community infrastructure, organizations have a...
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Join us on a journey of discovery as we delve into the world of community-driven research, teaching, and partnerships that are transforming the way we address complex social challenges. The Transformative Social Impact Podcast is a multidisciplinary podcast that amplifies the voices and perspectives of researchers, educators, students, and community stakeholders who are pioneering innovative approaches to catalyze equitable, sustainable change.Each episode features in-depth conversations and case studies that showcase evidence-based best practices, meaningful processes, and cutting-edge strategies for bridging the divide between academic theory and community-based practice. We’ll explore topics ranging from service-learning and community-based participatory research to pedagogical innovation and cross-sectoral collaboration, all with the aim of empowering listeners to become active agents of social transformation.Whether you’re a scholar, practitioner, or community member passionate
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