We are seeking community and organizational partners to submit projects related to policing, public safety, and justice for our Sociology 428: Policing and the Community Course. This is a senior-level course examining the relationship between police services and the communities they serve, with a focus on ethical decision-making, systemic disparities, community perceptions, and strategies for meaningful reform. About the Students Students enrolled in this course are in the final stages of their Sociology degree and bring strong academic and practical skills to the table: Skills Students Already Have Advanced research and evaluation methods Critical thinking and sociological analysis Understanding of systemic and institutional issues Communication and presentation skills Experience working in teams Skills to Be Developed Through the Project Community engagement and needs assessment Designing and implementing campaigns/initiatives Developing practical tools and recommendations Applying theory to organizational and social challenges Project management and collaboration with external partners

The Department of Social Work at MacEwan University is currently seeking project submissions from community organizations for a course-based Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in the SOWK 303: Social Work and Sustainability course. This opportunity will take place during the Fall 2025 semester (September 4–December 4, 2025). We invite organizations to partner with us on meaningful, theory-informed student projects that support your mission and contribute to a more supportive and sustainable future. We are looking for projects that will allow students to apply concepts of the following sustainability lenses: Deep Ecology – Focuses on the belief that all living things have value. Students using this lens may explore how to help people reconnect with nature and support well-being through green spaces, nature-based programs, or environmental care practices. Eco-Feminism – Looks at how environmental issues affect women and gender-diverse people, especially in vulnerable communities. Students may work on projects that combine climate action with social support—such as community gardens for single mothers or addressing health impacts from environmental exposure. Social Ecology – Examines how environmental problems are connected to social inequality. Students may help create community-based solutions—like making green spaces more accessible in low-income areas, or supporting grassroots sustainability initiatives. Indigenous Ways of Knowing – Emphasizes traditional knowledge, respect for the land, and community relationships. Students may support Indigenous-led programs, land-based education, or cultural revitalization efforts that tie into environmental care. Environmental Racism – Highlights how pollution and climate issues often harm marginalized and racialized communities the most. Students may help with research, advocacy, or outreach efforts that bring attention to these inequalities and support affected communities.

Invitation to Partner with MacEwan University 3rd Year Community Nursing Students Invitation: We are seeking community agencies to partner with the MacEwan Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in the third year community health nursing course. Our course focuses on health promotion and population health. We are looking for community agencies that have education, health promotion/project needs, or perhaps just need a few extra helping hands! While working with you to accomplish some of the goals of your agency, students will gain an understanding of how working with people from other sectors, disciplines, and associations enhance population health. We would love the opportunity to work with you. Student Role: In consultation with faculty and in collaboration with your community agency, students will utilize relevant decision-making tools and may develop and implement a health promotion project dependent on the needs of your agency. Students are required to understand the mandate of your group or agency and the population(s) you serve. The students will conduct a situational assessment to identify or confirm the needs of your population. The results of the situational assessment may be used to implement a health promotion project or serve as the basis for service learning. Your Role: We would like you to designate a lead person(s) to provide an orientation to your agency, the work you do, and the population you serve. Students will then link with the designated staff to communicate and plan throughout the rotation. Our Role Faculty members will meet with the project lead to clarify goals and expectations. To facilitate communication and accessibility, instructors will be available by phone and email throughout the 5 week time period. Students are required to update and consult with their instructors on a regular basis. Commitment: Each clinical course is 5 weeks and is split between agency time and clinical time. The students are allocated half of their time to their work with your agency (approximately 6-9 shifts). This time can be utilized on site, off site, or a combination of both. We have a total of 6 rotations per academic year (September to April). Our goal is to foster sustainable partnerships. We are open to partnering for as many rotations as you need throughout the year Contact: We hope you will be interested and look forward to hearing from you.If you have further questions, please contact Nichole Jubinville@rhuden@macewan.ca or Catherine Shepherd-Finlin@shepherdfinlinc@macewan.ca.

Political Science Field Placement Program A political science field placement course offers students the opportunity to apply their academic understanding of political systems, public policy, and governance by completing a placement within a related workplace. Political science majors are well-prepared to contribute across a range of sectors, including public administration, non-profit advocacy, policy analysis, and international relations. During the placement, students bring strong research and analytical skills, an understanding of governance structures, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Employers can expect students to provide valuable insights, adapt quickly, and bring fresh perspectives to policy and political challenges. Skills: Technical Skills: Policy analysis and research methodology Data analysis and visualization Understanding of governance, political theory, and legislative processes Soft Skills: Critical thinking and problem-solving for policy issues Effective written and verbal communication, particularly in public and policy contexts Team collaboration and project management skills, including deadline management and organization

Community Engaged Learning at MacEwan University is a project-based, teaching-learning strategy that connects classroom theory to challenges experienced in the “real world” by our Community Partners. Are you interested in contributing more to areas like gender equity, environmental sustainability, and cultural vitality but don’t know where to start? Do you have an idea on how your organization can contribute to a sustainable future but can’t find enough time to get started? Sustainability 301 is a unique interdisciplinary course that allows students from different backgrounds and areas of study to learn about sustainability challenges. Students in Sustainability 301 are developing their skills of systems thinking, project planning, evaluation, and communication as they relate to sustainability challenges. In order to expand their experience, we are looking for community partners who are interested in engaging with sustainability and specifically contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but are either unsure of where to start or have limited capacity to get their actions started. To learn more about the UN SDGs, please check out the short video An Introduction to the UN SDGs (1:57) If your project/organization is selected, the students will work to provide you with: ● A project or proposal for your organization to implement to contribute to at least one SDG. Please note, that while general budgets will be considered and documented where possible, the course does not equip students to develop detailed budget plans.

Collaborating in small groups, students will examine the development and management of building, measuring and sustaining a new product launch. Students will apply course concepts and theories to analyze product concept development, market testing and commercialization, and building and sustaining brand equity.

Working in small teams, our 3rd & 4th year HR students will create the general outline for programs to be implemented in the future. Students will be developing a comprehensive plan for your team, utilizing current theory and secondary research, to highlight critical content required by your custom training program. 

Students will have varying levels of proficiency in conversational Spanish, but will all be at a level sufficient enough to engage in language practice Exchange. Students will provide English speaking feedback to the native Spanish speakers in the Mi Gente Talks program.

Do you have a policy, program or service this is making a difference in people's lives, and could be expanded, but needs to be formally evaluated to show its results? MacEwan University’s political science students can work with your organization, in the government or non-profit sector, to identify, document and present the outcomes that your initiative is producing. The analysis will provide information and resources that can inform internal decisions and be shared externally with funders, stakeholders and the public. 

This applied statistics project connects your organization with upper-year undergraduate students trained in data science and multivariate analysis. Students will use advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to uncover actionable insights from a dataset you provide. Working in small, self-assigned teams, students will apply techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA), clustering, and discriminant analysis to explore data patterns, reduce dimensionality, and identify drivers of key outcomes. The focus is on real-world application and communication of findings in a clear, stakeholder-ready format.   Student Capabilities Pre-existing skills: Statistical computing and data visualization in R Matrix algebra and multivariate statistical foundations Data cleaning, wrangling, and exploratory analysis Skills developed through the project: Principal Component and Factor Analysis Discriminant and Cluster Analysis Canonical Correlation Machine Learning Applications (e.g., classification, unsupervised learning) Executive communication and stakeholder storytelling Team-based project management How Students Will Support Your Organization Students will: Analyze a clean, pre-prepared dataset provided by your organization Apply multivariate and machine learning methods to uncover patterns, trends, and relationships Visualize results using compelling charts and summaries in R Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders Work collaboratively with you to ensure alignment on project goals and outcomes Time Commitment 25 hours per student (approx. 100 hours per team of 4) Minimal lift for your organization: Provide a clean dataset and brief background at project start Optional mid-point check-in Attend final presentation and offer feedback

This experience is designed for learners enrolled in social work programs, focusing on community engagement and support strategies. Learners are equipped with skills in needs assessment, program planning, and resource coordination. They can apply these skills to real-world projects by collaborating with industry professionals to develop and implement community support initiatives. The experience aims to bridge classroom knowledge with practical applications, enabling learners to contribute effectively to community-focused projects.

This applied cybersecurity experience connects your organization with senior undergraduate students specializing in network security . Students work in small, self-directed teams to tackle real-world security challenges using professional-grade tools and techniques. Whether you're seeking to test system vulnerabilities, evaluate risks, or improve team awareness, these students will deliver practical, actionable insights—backed by current security best practices. Working under the guidance of a faculty member, each team will take ownership of a scoped project aligned with your organization’s needs, and report back with clear technical findings and strategic recommendations. How Students Will Support Your Organization Students will: Conduct security assessments to identify potential threats or weaknesses in your network or processes Simulate phishing attacks or evaluate employee response protocols to raise cybersecurity awareness Review and improve your organization’s monitoring or incident response setup Develop custom security training resources tailored to your team’s specific needs Provide technical recommendations based on current industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO/IEC) Time Commitment 20 hours per student (approx. 80 hours per team of 4) Minimal time required from your team: 1 initial briefing call Optional mid-project check-in Final presentation and Q&A Student Capabilities Technical Expertise: Familiarity with industry tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, and others Experience writing custom scripts and code to simulate attacks or analyze data Deep understanding of network protocols, encryption, and security standards Professional Skills: Project scoping, planning, and execution Team collaboration and stakeholder engagement Communicating technical risks and solutions to non-technical audiences

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the different skills and knowledge they have learned throughout the Global Logistics Management Professional Development Certificate program, in a real-world setting .Working in pre-assigned teams, students will deliver a set of specific deliverables outlined by the partner agency to help organizations deliver on their operational objectives. Teams will compete to deliver the best product for the same project. Several teams of 3 to 4 students will work on the project so the Community Partner will receive multiple sets of recommendations.

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the essential skills and knowledge they have learned throughout the Project Management Professional Development Certificate program, in a real-world setting. Working in pre-assigned groups, students will deliver a set of specific deliverables outlined by the partner agency. Groups will compete to deliver the best product for the same project. At the end students present their findings to the partner agency.

Students in their 3rd and 4th years can participate in these placements. Students will be from a wide degree of majors in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs. You can expect students to have a solid foundation of knowledge in their program discipline and be capable of working at a fairly independent level (with mentorship and feedback regularly provided throughout the placement). Roles offered to students should reflect early-career level work for their discipline. Bachelor of Arts Majors include: anthropology, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology  Bachelor of Science Majors include: applied statistics, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematical sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology

Student Profile: Students in this course are in their 3 year of the Journalism program. These students can be expected to have intermediate understanding in this project area. Skills already have: Foundational interviewing skills Foundational story development skills Intermediate professional writing skills Skills to be developed: Interpersonal skills Professional communication skills Critical thinking skills Writing for an audience

Students will have varying levels of proficiency in conversational Spanish, but will all be at a level sufficient enough to engage in language practice Exchange. Students will provide English speaking feedback to the native Spanish speakers in the Mi Gente Talks program. Students will be paired in Mi Gente Talks Level 1 or Level 2 depending on their Spanish language abilities.

Students will be learning to: Identify and describe the foundational theories of professional communication. Examine the complex and diverse organizational, institutional or societal context(s) of internal and external communication. Analyze stakeholder needs and audience characteristics, also information preferences. Identify the key players and the "client" in a professional communication project. Determine the goal and objective(s) of transferring information to an internal or external audience. Choose the most suitable format(s) for delivery of the communication with particular emphasis on digital modes: their relative strengths and key characteristics. Evaluate messages for consistency with audience characteristics and preferences. Evaluate the success of the communication: did it "fit" the audience, achieve the objective and the goal. Discuss formal (and individual) codes of professional and ethical conduct in professional communication.

Students in this course are in their 3rd or 4th year of their program. These students can be expected to have an advanced understanding in this project area. The students will form from the Marketing program and the Design program. Each team will have one dedicated design student per group. Shared Learning Objectives: Develop effective communication and collaboration skills. Apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Different Learning Objectives: Marketing Students: Focus on market research, strategy development, and data analysis. Design Students: Emphasize creative design, prototyping, and visual communication.

This experience involves learners collaborating in small groups to create a web article for the Edmonton Historical Board's website. Participants will apply their research and writing skills to explore historical connections between Edmonton's neighborhoods, architecture, or notable figures and Great Britain and the British Empire. The project aims to enhance learners' abilities to conduct thorough research, synthesize information, and present it in an engaging format suitable for a public audience. This experience is designed to bridge classroom knowledge with practical application in a real-world setting.

For Winter 2025, we have 2nd-year Political Science classes where student teams work with our community partners on their real-world needs. Are you working on a complex public policy issue that has far-reaching impacts on citizens, governments and society? MacEwan’s politics science students can help. Once you select an issue, students break it down into its component parts, identify linkages, and propose different options for addressing it. The students will apply theories and concepts about how public policy is made as well as knowledge and insights about your chosen policy area. The deliverables from this exercise will be a report with recommendations and an in-person presentation that members of your organization can attend.

Student Profile: Students in this course are in their 3rd or 4th year of Design program. These students can be expected to have an advanced understanding in this project area. Skills already have and skills to be developed: Communication: Written skills demonstrated in rationales and requirements documentation. Verbal skills when presenting your work during interim and final critiques. Professionalism: Active participation in critiques and meeting of deadlines. In addition, for design students: Collaboration and Teamwork: Working in teams of 4 as well as with a community partner and their specific needs Problem-solving Technological Agility

Student Profile: Students in this course are in their 4th year of the Bachelor of Science, Computer Science program. These students can be expected to generally have intermediate to advanced understanding in computer science related topics. Skills already have: Creative and analytical thinking Research and information management abilities Ability to apply knowledge of basic project management skills to computer science activities.  Work as part of a team to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, team members, employers, and technical and non-technical personnel.  Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility in the information technology field and workplace.  Understanding of current technologies and trends Programming & Software Development: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, C++, and more. Problem-Solving & Algorithm Design: Creating efficient solutions to complex technical challenges. Data Structures & Database Management: Expertise in managing and optimizing databases. Web & Mobile App Development: Building user-friendly applications for various platforms. Cybersecurity: Understanding of security principles and practices to protect data and systems. Collaboration & Communication: Working effectively in teams and communicating technical information clearly. Skills to be developed: Tangible experience in the above listed technical and soft skill areas. Students will come with a wide range of computer science skills and depending on their degree focus will also have specialized skills in different areas. Students can complete their Computer Science degree in the following 4 streams: General Databases and Interactive Visualization Systems and Information Security Video Gaming

Experiential Learning Community Engaged Learning at MacEwan University is a project-based teaching-learning strategy that connects classroom theory to challenges experienced in the “real world” by our Community Partners. Free Partnership Opportunity- Research and innovative communication project focused on Priority Populations (Example: Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ+ Communities, Immigrants and Refugees, Homeless, Women and Children, etc.) and Public Health Priorities such as Food Security, Gender equality, Climate change, Gender-based violence, Human trafficking, Opioid crisis, Safe and clean water, Mental health, Emergency preparedness, etc. We’re looking for community partners interested in working with our senior nursing students (4th year) to evaluate existing interventions and services pertaining to a priority population, ultimately aiming to create innovative and evidence-based communication strategies, programs, or services that are sustainable and socially, and ecologically oriented and aim to promote health equity and equality in priority populations. The projects will promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals. https://sdgs.un.org/goals What you get:

  POLS/ECON 344   Policy and Program Analysis Opportunity with MacEwan University Do you have a policy, program or service that could make a difference in people's lives but needs to be formally analyzed? MacEwan University’s political science students can work with your organization, in the government, private or non-profit sector, to assess, document and present the outcomes that your initiative could produce, who it would affect and how much it would cost. The analysis will provide information and resources that can inform internal decisions and be shared externally with funders, stakeholders and the public. In the winter 2025 term, our student teams will work with your organization to conduct an analysis of your chosen initiative after they receive training in formal policy analysis techniques (e.g. cost-benefit analysis, GBA+) as part of their senior level political science seminar. Your organization is expected to meet periodically with the students to advise them and provide or connect the student team with the information needed to complete their analysis.     

Are you looking for support with the marketing needs for your business or non-profit? We may be able to assist! For Winter 2025, we have third and fourth-year marketing students, who will work in teams work to tackle your company's marketing needs. Please note: Your acceptance in this project does not guarantee that a team will select your organization. We will be contacting each organization to ensure that the scope of the project fits the requirements of this class.

About the Students: Students in this Conservation Biology course are in the later stages of their degree, with a strong understanding of general ecology and how to manage biodiversity. They are eager to work on real-world projects where conservation efforts are shaped by a mix of science, ethics, cultural traditions, and legal or political factors. Their focus will be on conservation in Canada. What Students Already Know: Basic ecological and biological principles. The challenges of biodiversity loss in Canada. How to critically assess conservation decisions. What Students Are Learning to Do: Evaluate conservation decisions, including human and political factors. Solve problems using both scientific knowledge and practical considerations. Develop a conservation strategy for species at risk.

Students are equipped with a robust understanding of contemporary organizational behavior and theory. They are adept at evaluating contrasting perspectives on organizations and applying these theories to explain human behavior within a business context. Through this course, students gain valuable insights into the dynamics of group behavior and the importance of diversity, which are crucial for enhancing team performance and business outcomes. They are trained to analyze key organizational behavior processes necessary for implementing effective business strategies. Additionally, students develop a deeper self-awareness and appreciation for the role of individual and group dynamics in organizational success. These capabilities make them well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to your business through innovative solutions and strategic thinking in a work-integrated learning project.

Students possess a strong understanding of B2B marketing concepts, including market research, segmentation, and integrated marketing communications. Students can analyze effective B2B marketing plans, assess industrial marketing functions, and navigate global networks and ethical issues. Students can make recommendations on utilizing emerging marketing trends and navigating the dynamic global marketplace.

Our 4th year Marketing students will apply their knowledge of the whole marketing process to a real-life organization with a particular problem/challenge related to their marketing strategy.  A Community Partner project will involve the students creating a marketing strategy. There will also be a 5-6 implementation phase for this project. Please note: Partners must be willing to have a budget that students can work with in the implementation phase. They must also agree that students can publish and/or present their findings. Partners may also be asked to work with two teams.