Histories of Feminisms: Empowering Your Business
Timeline
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March 5, 2024Experience start
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March 5, 2024Milestone 1 - Join Riipen and meet our industry partner InPower
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March 8, 2024Milestone 2 - Form Teams
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March 28, 2024Milestone 3 - Development of content creation
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April 2, 2024Milestone 4 - pitch ideas
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April 13, 2024Milestone 5 - Research and share
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May 8, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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March 5, 2024Experience start
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March 5, 2024Milestone 1 - Join Riipen and meet our industry partner InPower
Prior to class, please join the Riipen platform (instructions are posted on Moodle). In class, we will have a Zoom call with Razan Talebian founder of InPower, a female and non-binary lead app, that is rethinking social media. InPower’s overall objective is to create a vibrant and nurturing community where women and non-binary folks can connect, share experiences, and find strength in unity. The forthcoming app will offer a range of features designed to facilitate meaningful interactions, including forums, chat functionalities, online education, and resources. Come to class ready to discuss possible themes we might contribute to the app [Workplace, Queerness, Rurality, Immigration & Motherhood] . Also, think about any questions you might have for our industry partner, such as how might our class meet the needs of InPower and stay true to their mission?
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March 8, 2024Milestone 2 - Form Teams
One member of your team should form your team on Riipen. Also, please submit your working topic idea. If you need help with forming teams, check out this video.
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March 28, 2024Milestone 3 - Development of content creation
Students, in teams, will develop a content creation topic. Students will have in-class training on how to refine and pitch an idea.
Clarity of your idea
How does this content meet the needs of users and our industry partner?
What is your timeline for completion? Is your idea feasible to do in the time allotted?
What do you need from the industry partner? (information, questions so forth?)
One member of your team should submit the scope of work worksheet on Moodle.
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April 2, 2024Milestone 4 - pitch ideas
Student teams will pitch their ideas to InPower. With approval, they will move on to the research stage. The deliverable(s) should be finalized during this time, what will you submit to InPower as a completed project? (blog posts, video, online education unit are some examples). Submit your pitch here.
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April 13, 2024Milestone 5 - Research and share
Student teams will research their topic and share findings with InPower and our class. This work will be done independently (outside of class time). Please submit your work progress report here. Your work progress report should include a summary of your research findings thus far (with citations), what tasks have been completed, what tasks need to be completed and a timeline of when this work will be done.
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April 18, 2024Milestone 6 - Check in
It's project check-in time. How is the research progressing? What questions do you have? What support do you need? Student teams must check-in with professors and industry partners. They should submit an updated work progress report and ask questions.
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April 25, 2024Milestone 7 - Draft due
Draft of final project due for peer review. We will peer review in-class. No submission on Riipen is needed.
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April 30, 2024Milestone 8 - Revise draft
Student teams should have a revised draft and submit it here by 4/30. Teams should coordinate with the industry partner to finalize the project. What feedback have you received from InPower?
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May 8, 2024Milestone 9 - Final project due
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May 8, 2024Experience end
Categories
Training & development Workplace culture Community engagement History Social justiceSkills
research writing oral history interviews problem-solving oral and written communication teamwork adaptabilityLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from The College of Wooster to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Unlock the potential of student assistance for your company's growth and innovation! Our course, centered on feminist perspectives and social justice, provides a unique opportunity for businesses seeking dynamic insights and fresh perspectives.
Engage with our students to address real-world challenges, fulfilling academic requirements while receiving valuable recommendations for your business. Businesses can fulfill critical requirements for Power, Privilege, Race & Ethnicity (PPRE), Social Justice (SJ), and History and Social Sciences (HSS), while promoting a workplace culture that embraces diversity and gender perspectives. Join us in reshaping corporate perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment conducive to growth and innovation.
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
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March 5, 2024Experience start
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March 5, 2024Milestone 1 - Join Riipen and meet our industry partner InPower
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March 8, 2024Milestone 2 - Form Teams
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March 28, 2024Milestone 3 - Development of content creation
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April 2, 2024Milestone 4 - pitch ideas
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April 13, 2024Milestone 5 - Research and share
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May 8, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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March 5, 2024Experience start
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March 5, 2024Milestone 1 - Join Riipen and meet our industry partner InPower
Prior to class, please join the Riipen platform (instructions are posted on Moodle). In class, we will have a Zoom call with Razan Talebian founder of InPower, a female and non-binary lead app, that is rethinking social media. InPower’s overall objective is to create a vibrant and nurturing community where women and non-binary folks can connect, share experiences, and find strength in unity. The forthcoming app will offer a range of features designed to facilitate meaningful interactions, including forums, chat functionalities, online education, and resources. Come to class ready to discuss possible themes we might contribute to the app [Workplace, Queerness, Rurality, Immigration & Motherhood] . Also, think about any questions you might have for our industry partner, such as how might our class meet the needs of InPower and stay true to their mission?
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March 8, 2024Milestone 2 - Form Teams
One member of your team should form your team on Riipen. Also, please submit your working topic idea. If you need help with forming teams, check out this video.
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March 28, 2024Milestone 3 - Development of content creation
Students, in teams, will develop a content creation topic. Students will have in-class training on how to refine and pitch an idea.
Clarity of your idea
How does this content meet the needs of users and our industry partner?
What is your timeline for completion? Is your idea feasible to do in the time allotted?
What do you need from the industry partner? (information, questions so forth?)
One member of your team should submit the scope of work worksheet on Moodle.
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April 2, 2024Milestone 4 - pitch ideas
Student teams will pitch their ideas to InPower. With approval, they will move on to the research stage. The deliverable(s) should be finalized during this time, what will you submit to InPower as a completed project? (blog posts, video, online education unit are some examples). Submit your pitch here.
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April 13, 2024Milestone 5 - Research and share
Student teams will research their topic and share findings with InPower and our class. This work will be done independently (outside of class time). Please submit your work progress report here. Your work progress report should include a summary of your research findings thus far (with citations), what tasks have been completed, what tasks need to be completed and a timeline of when this work will be done.
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April 18, 2024Milestone 6 - Check in
It's project check-in time. How is the research progressing? What questions do you have? What support do you need? Student teams must check-in with professors and industry partners. They should submit an updated work progress report and ask questions.
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April 25, 2024Milestone 7 - Draft due
Draft of final project due for peer review. We will peer review in-class. No submission on Riipen is needed.
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April 30, 2024Milestone 8 - Revise draft
Student teams should have a revised draft and submit it here by 4/30. Teams should coordinate with the industry partner to finalize the project. What feedback have you received from InPower?
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May 8, 2024Milestone 9 - Final project due
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May 8, 2024Experience end
Project Examples
- Innovative Insights and Perspectives: Our course, focused on feminist perspectives and social justice, provides businesses with fresh insights and dynamic perspectives for fostering growth and innovation.
- Real-World Problem Solving: Collaborate with our students to address real-world challenges, fulfilling academic requirements for them while gaining valuable recommendations for your business.
- Academic and Diversity Benefits: Partnering with our program allows businesses to meet academic requirements related to DEI fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
- Reshaping Corporate Perspectives: Engage students to reshape corporate perspectives, contributing to an inclusive environment that supports both personal and organizational growth.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.
Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.
Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.
Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
How is your project relevant to the experience?
Timeline
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March 5, 2024Experience start
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March 5, 2024Milestone 1 - Join Riipen and meet our industry partner InPower
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March 8, 2024Milestone 2 - Form Teams
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March 28, 2024Milestone 3 - Development of content creation
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April 2, 2024Milestone 4 - pitch ideas
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April 13, 2024Milestone 5 - Research and share
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May 8, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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March 5, 2024Experience start
-
March 5, 2024Milestone 1 - Join Riipen and meet our industry partner InPower
Prior to class, please join the Riipen platform (instructions are posted on Moodle). In class, we will have a Zoom call with Razan Talebian founder of InPower, a female and non-binary lead app, that is rethinking social media. InPower’s overall objective is to create a vibrant and nurturing community where women and non-binary folks can connect, share experiences, and find strength in unity. The forthcoming app will offer a range of features designed to facilitate meaningful interactions, including forums, chat functionalities, online education, and resources. Come to class ready to discuss possible themes we might contribute to the app [Workplace, Queerness, Rurality, Immigration & Motherhood] . Also, think about any questions you might have for our industry partner, such as how might our class meet the needs of InPower and stay true to their mission?
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March 8, 2024Milestone 2 - Form Teams
One member of your team should form your team on Riipen. Also, please submit your working topic idea. If you need help with forming teams, check out this video.
-
March 28, 2024Milestone 3 - Development of content creation
Students, in teams, will develop a content creation topic. Students will have in-class training on how to refine and pitch an idea.
Clarity of your idea
How does this content meet the needs of users and our industry partner?
What is your timeline for completion? Is your idea feasible to do in the time allotted?
What do you need from the industry partner? (information, questions so forth?)
One member of your team should submit the scope of work worksheet on Moodle.
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April 2, 2024Milestone 4 - pitch ideas
Student teams will pitch their ideas to InPower. With approval, they will move on to the research stage. The deliverable(s) should be finalized during this time, what will you submit to InPower as a completed project? (blog posts, video, online education unit are some examples). Submit your pitch here.
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April 13, 2024Milestone 5 - Research and share
Student teams will research their topic and share findings with InPower and our class. This work will be done independently (outside of class time). Please submit your work progress report here. Your work progress report should include a summary of your research findings thus far (with citations), what tasks have been completed, what tasks need to be completed and a timeline of when this work will be done.
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April 18, 2024Milestone 6 - Check in
It's project check-in time. How is the research progressing? What questions do you have? What support do you need? Student teams must check-in with professors and industry partners. They should submit an updated work progress report and ask questions.
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April 25, 2024Milestone 7 - Draft due
Draft of final project due for peer review. We will peer review in-class. No submission on Riipen is needed.
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April 30, 2024Milestone 8 - Revise draft
Student teams should have a revised draft and submit it here by 4/30. Teams should coordinate with the industry partner to finalize the project. What feedback have you received from InPower?
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May 8, 2024Milestone 9 - Final project due
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May 8, 2024Experience end