Browsing by Author "Hussein, Dalila"

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    CornerStone – Youth Entrepreneurship & Programming Research
    (2023-05) Hussein, Dalila
    The CornerStone Youth Entrepreneurship research project studied models of youth centers promoting entrepreneurship in the Midwest specifically, and the United States generally to design a youth center model suitable for Frazee's youth and community needs. The research is driven by the community's desire to address the high incidence of depression, hopelessness, and suicidal intentions among Frazee's youth, as well as the lack of secure and supportive spaces outside of school for youth to spend time together. The research project has established several goals and objectives, including conducting a literature review of youth entrepreneurship and programming models, researching successful youth programming models in Minnesota and beyond, and identifying appropriate programming models for CornerStone based on the community's needs assessment. The project recognizes the importance of youth entrepreneurship in empowering young people, improving their self-belief, fostering positive connections with mentors, and promoting positive life outcomes. Through primary and secondary tools, the research investigated the three main components at CornerStone: the youth program, the makerspace, and the retail and gift shop. Preliminary findings suggest that youth programs in Minnesota have diverse focus areas, including arts and culture, entrepreneurship, and capacity development. These programs often involve peer-to-peer mentorship, promotion of youth ownership and involvement, as well as uplifting their work and creativity. Research findings suggest having an art jury to facilitate the decision making around art exhibition at the gallery for both youth and established artists.
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    Multilingual Journalism Course Evaluation
    (2022-05) Hussein, Dalila
    In Willmar, Minnesota, almost one-third of the population comes from the non-native-English-speaking community. The immigrant population is challenged by having an equitable access to information in their native languages. Ridgewater College and Mid-Minnesota Development Commission joined forces to propose the Multilingual Journalism Program to increase the availability of native language communication by equipping leaders with journalistic skills in collecting, producing and disseminating information. A pilot round of the Multilingual Journalism Course was conducted in March and April 2022. A quantitative and qualitative evaluation used data points from course graduates, potential course participants and the program team to identify findings related to recruitment, participant satisfaction and content and delivery.