The Transformative Social Impact Journal Podcast

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 t…

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 …

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) …

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, religiou…

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 grou…

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…

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 Uni…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

National homelessness rates are steadily rising, posing challenges in health care. Homelessness exacerbates health conditions, increasing chronic mental and medical diagnoses, while reducing traditio…

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 surv…

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.…

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. D…

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 in…

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 vide…