Courses with a Community-Engaged Learning Component

Courses with a community-engaged learning component can be found across all academic disciplines at Fisher. Some courses may fulfill requirements of the Core Curriculum, while others may count toward major or minor requirements.

Below are courses being offered in the Fall 2026 semester with a community-engaged learning component.

Arts and Sciences

• CHEM 2125: Science Changing Society - Emily Kerr
  Students will collaborate with community members to research current scientific topics and practice communicating scientific information.
• CHEM 315L: Analytical Chemistry I Lab - Irene Kimaru
  Students will collect water quality data to inform local conservation efforts.
• CORE 4990-02: Keys to Aging Well - Marta Rodríguez-Galán
  Students will consult with elders to learn about their experiences. They will research a specific topic related to aging and design an intervention.
• CORE 4990-12: Building Community History - Anthony Siracusa
  Students will create an exhibit to display the history of a local church.
• CRIM 330: Human Trafficking - Keith Beer
  Students will contribute to human trafficking awareness and education initiatives.
• ENGL 268: Fundamentals of Film- Michelle Flood
  Students will create a documentary for partnering organizations and short clips for promotional purposes.
• ENGL 1054 & POSC 1021: Reading the Court & Issues in Law and Politics - Fionnuala Regan & Jane Snyder 
  Students will engage in service projects after conducting interviews and learning about community needs through this First-Year Learning Community.
• HIST 2101: Perspectives on War - Frederick Dotolo
  Students will engage with veterans to facilitate dialogues and participate in related service initiatives.
• LSPN 318: NYC in Hispanic Literature & Film - Marina Bonilla-Conejo
  Students will make regular visits to a bilingual elementary classroom and design original bilingual books for the partnering children.
• POSC 212: Legal Research and Analysis - Jane Snyder
  Students will support community partners by completing a legal research project.
• PSYC 2401: Ethics and Addictions - Timothy Powers
  Students will engage in service initiatives related to substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• SUST 1076 & ENGL 1070-07: Rochester EcoSYSTEMS - Michael Boller & Fionnuala Regan
  Students will design field studies to connect youth with nature through this First-Year Learning Community.

Business

• FINA 470: Strategic Financial Management – Fan Li
  Students will analyze capital budgeting, valuation, and financing strategies for partnering clients.
• MKTG 325: Promotion Management – Ron Sicker
  Students will develop a promotion plan for clients considering target markets and implementation strategies.
• MKTG 327: Buyer Behavior – Amy Valente
  Students will provide recommendations to local retailers after conducting research and on-site analysis of the businesses.
• MKTG 403: Social Media Marketing – Alexandra Salas
  Students will generate a strategic marketing roadmap tailored to the partnering organization’s needs.

Education

• EDUC 333: Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Middle School - Maylin Harter
  Students will contribute to individual, small group, and whole class instruction at partnering school sites.
• EDUC 424: Praxis Ethical and Responsible Teaching - Kristen Driskill
  Students will apply their understanding of social justice and social action within classrooms, schools, and other learning communities.
• EDUC 471 - Management in Inclusive Classroom Communities
  Students will research and present on parent-identified life skills and growth opportunities for children with exceptional needs.

Nursing

• NURS 301: Population Health and Wellness I – Elizabeth Dollinger & Joy Hogan
  Students will support local community health organizations that are experiencing high volunteer needs.
• NURS 312: Palliative and End of Life Care – Jackie Coates, Joy Hogan & Alida Merrill
  Students will provide caregiving support as hospice aides for comfort care homes.
• NURS 433: Population Health and Wellness II – Elizabeth Dollinger
  Students will apply social determinants of community health principles to health promotion, education, and research.