CommunityBased Research 101: An Introduction for Students

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Community-Based Research 101 An
Introduction for Students
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What is Community-Based Research (CBR)?

• A collaborative and mutually beneficial
  enterprise between academic researchers
  (professors and students) and community partners
  that has as its goal the achievement of social
  justice through research and actions that are of
  benefit to the organization/community and
  generate and disseminate knowledge.
• SMCs definition of CBR draws extensively from
  the work of Strand, et. Al(2003p. 8)

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What makes CBR different
CBR connects the head through learning about the
what with the heart through reflection about the
so what with the hands through action for the
now what.
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CBR Lasallian Education

• Community based research exemplifies the
  Lasallian tradition by combining quality
  education with service
• to the community for
• the purpose of
• achieving
• social justice.

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Traditional Research vs. CBR
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What will CBR really look like for me?

• Your research will be linked to course learning
  objectives and community goals
• You will receive research questions from the
  faculty and/or community partners
• You will participate in reflections throughout
  the course (class discussions, journaling, etc.)
• You will receive an orientation to the research
  and community setting
• Your learning and community goal attainment will
  be assessed
• You will pay attention to the ethical
  considerations of research

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Roles Responsibilities in CBR

• What is expected of YOU
• Professional behavior and adherence to the
  community partners rules and procedures
• Attendance at an on-site orientation provided by
  the community partner
• Confidentiality of the community partners
  clients at all times and adherence to safety and
  ethical practice guidelines
• Consistent service throughout the term
• Regular communication with supervisor
• Notification of site supervisor, in advance, if
• unable to report to site or delayed

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Roles Responsibilities in CBR

• What you can expect from your Instructor
• Articulate learning and research objectives
  connected to CBR
• In-class orientation to CBR, specific
  course-based project(s), the community setting
• With the assistance of CILSA, keep in contact
  with site supervisors and respond promptly and
  appropriately to student and/or community partner
  needs, concerns, problems, etc.
• Integrate reflection throughout
• the course
• Assess student learning and
• community goal attainment

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Roles Responsibilities in CBR

• What you can expect from your CP Site Supervisor
• Provide an in-class and/or on-site orientation to
  the mission and goals of the organization and the
  issues being addressed
• Explain the CBR project and how it meets
  community and organizational needs
• Familiarity with course content and timeline and
  interest in your learning
• Supervise and meet regularly to give feedback and
  receive updates
• Provide feedback on student performance at terms
  end

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Roles Responsibilities in CBR

• What you can expect from your CILSA ELF
• Serve as a liaison between students, instructor
  and community partners
• Provide assistance for students making initial
  contact and starting research
• In-class check-ins with students to discuss
  progress, trouble-shoot, learn whats working
• Phone consultations/on-site visits with community
  partners to discuss progress, trouble-shoot,
  learn whats working
• Consistent office hours (for drop-ins)
• Assistance with reflection, if requested
• End-of-term evaluation assistance
• Some things an ELF does NOT do
• Grade papers
• Assess quality/impact of student research

Tim Huey
Brad Parry
Lorena Gutierrez
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Through CBR, you will

• Behave professionally and ethically.
• Take more responsibility for your learning.
• Be counted on by numerous people. When you dont
  turn in assignments in traditional classes, only
  you get hurt with a lower grade. Dont let others
  down!
• Squirm learn when you encounter new and
  sometimes uncomfortable situations. Thats OK!!!
  
• Interact with a diverse group of people.
• Benefit from interacting with community members
• just as they will benefit from interacting with
  you.
• Make a difference!
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