Ball State faculty, students, and community partners are working together this spring on a number of immersive learning projects in and around Muncie.
Abandoned Housing Policy Analysis
Community Partner: Muncie Redevelopment Commission
Faculty Mentor: Chip Taylor, Department of Political Science
Advancing ecoREHAB Through Story and Strategy
Community Partner: ecoREHAB of Muncie, Inc.
Faculty Mentors: Kate Elliott, Department of Journalism; Paul Gestwicki; Department of Computer Science
Assessing Heat Leaks in the 8twelve Target District
Community Partner: Muncie 8twelve Coalition
Faculty Mentor: Jason Yang, Department of Geography
Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders: Character and Leadership Development at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Community Partner: The Boys & Girls Club of Muncie
Faculty Mentor: Peggy Fisher, Department of Communication Studies
Maring-Hunt Community Garden Pavilion
Community Partner: Maring-Hunt Library, Thomas Park/Avondale Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Pam Harwood, Department of Architecture
Minnetrista Neighborhood Action Plan
Community Partner: Minnetrista Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Dunaway, Department of Urban Planning
Rehabilitating Houses
Community Partner: Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity
Faculty Mentor: Janet Fick, Technology
Story Maps from and for “South-of-the-River” Neighborhoods in Muncie
Community Partners: Forest Park Neighborhood Association; Thomas/Avondale Neighborhood Association
Faculty Mentor: Jörn Seemann, Department of Geography
Sustainable Food Production: Integrating Collaboration within the Community
Community Partner: Muncie Food Hub
Faculty Mentor: Gerry Waite, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies