Fair Trade Learning Evaluation of a Global Partnership

Authors

  • Roxanne Amerson Clemson University
  • Jade Parker-Manderson Nursing Heart, Inc.
  • Chloe Garrison Clemson University
  • Sarah Finleyson Clemson University
  • Michelle Kunkle Clemson University
  • Cesar Rolando Santos Dominguez Nursing Heart, Inc.

Keywords:

community engagement, cultural competency, global service learning, host-community partnerships, program evaluation

Abstract

Traditionally, evaluation of global service-learning (SL) programs has been highly focused on student outcomes, rather than community impact. Less documentation exists regarding the impact of SL on the partnerships between the community and higher education. The purposes of this case study are to present the concept of Fair Trade Learning (FTL) as it relates to global SL and demonstrate how the FTL Rubric can be used to evaluate a new global partnership.

Author Biographies

Roxanne Amerson, Clemson University

Roxanne Amerson is a professor in the School of Nursing and the director of the global health certificate program at Clemson University. Her nursing career spans almost 40 years with current certifications as a nurse educator and transcultural nurse. Health for vulnerable populations has been a cornerstone of her research efforts. 

Jade Parker-Manderson, Nursing Heart, Inc.

Jade Parker-Manderson is a registered nurse from Australia who is specialized in pediatric emergencies and nursing education. A former University Lecturer of Nursing, she has spent the last six years working and volunteering in the Public and Global Health sectors around the world. She has lived in Guatemala since the end of 2014 and is the Executive Director of Nursing Heart Inc, a nursing NGO in Guatemala.

Chloe Garrison, Clemson University

Chloe Garrison is an undergraduate student at Clemson University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She is a graduate of the GHCP at Clemson University and traveled to Antigua, Guatemala where she furthered her experience with global, sustainable healthcare. Her ultimate goal is to attain a Doctorate in Nursing and to work as an acute care nurse practitioner.

Sarah Finleyson, Clemson University

Sarah Finleyson is a junior at Clemson University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in health science with a concentration in health promotion and behavior and a minor in psychology. Her passion for public health lead to her involvement in the GHCP with its capstone experience in Antigua, Guatemala. After completing her studies, Sarah plans to pursue a career in public health working with underserved populations.

Michelle Kunkle, Clemson University

Michelle Kunkle is an undergraduate student completing her junior year in the nursing program at Clemson University. She is an active member of the Student Alumni Council, Order of Omega, and ClemsonLIFE Executive Board. She completed the GHCP, which included attending the capstone study abroad trip to Antigua, Guatemala in May of 2019.

Cesar Rolando Santos Dominguez, Nursing Heart, Inc.

Cesar Rolando Santos Dominguez is a native of Guatemala and has been a nurse for 26 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing at the Rafael Landivar University in 2015 and has 23 years of experience working with not- for-profit organizations. He is currently the clinical director at Nursing Heart Inc.

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Published

04/30/2021

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Insights, Case Studies, and Applications