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.

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.

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 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.