Student Projects
EPA SLV Sustainability Research Project
Fall 2007
A team of EPA researchers are involved in a three year study of sustainability, using the SLV as a pilot study. When asked the reason why the Valley was chosen, Dr. Cabezas, project lead, says "It is much easier to steer a small boat than a large ship" The result of the study will be a computer model that will measure the rate a community goes towards sustainability or away from sustainability.
Through discussions with Marie Zanowick, EPA Rep, ASC Community Partnerships determined how best ASC could support their efforts. Concerned with public mis-information about the project and EPA perception, ASC Community Partnerships staff proposed a class study around SLV current perception of the EPA in order to gauge any change to the perception from the sustainability project to new professor of marketing, Professor Pat McIntyre. Professor McIntyre's class accepted the project and is in the early stages of development. ASC Community Partnerships will fund the project as part of its service learning objectives.
Creede Theatre
Spring 2007
ASC Community Partnerships coordinated and funded Professor Vallone's Marketing Class project involving the Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT). The marketing class student team researched potential markets which would diversify CRT funding. The student team toured CRT and developed marketing ideas that CRT might consider implementing.
Rio Grande Weaving Industry Study
Spring 2007
The Rio Grande Weaving cottage industry was the focus of another marketing student coordinated by ASC Community Partnerships. A team of ASC students surveyed San Luis Valley artists regarding the need for studio space for this cultural art. Fifty-four respondents completed the survey and indicated a need for art gallery space. The students recommended supplemental products and services such as coffee shop, weaving book and supply sales to augment the business.
Solar Industry
Summer 2007
ASC Community Partnerships obtained participation from a finance class to provide a solar development service to the community. Project REVISE is a class project of ASC Students used to calculate the value of solar energy systems placed on homes and commercial buildings in order to assist buyers and sellers of real estate. Information was disseminated at the Solar Expo also coordinated by Community Partnerships. Members of the student finance group include Eric Christian, Zach Deherrera, Kathleen Melgares, Matt Semsack, Seth Wilcock, and Yolanda Villagomez.
