Guides, handbooks, readings and pertinent research materials specific to students' needs and interests are listed and linked from this page. For ongoing information about student activities and projects, see our blog.
 

Pre-Departure Handbook 2009 for Incoming Students and Interns
The following handbook provides all the details you need for packing, traveling, and preparing for your trip. You will find pre-departure and packing information, including tips for travel-related insurance and arrival information. We’ve also provided a brief cultural orientation and tips on how to deal with culture shock. Download this detailed handbook

Sustainable Development in West Africa: Theory and Practice in Ecovillages
Fall Semester, 2009
The fall semester focused on concepts and practices of sustainable living in Senegal, assembling students, faculty, other experts, staff, and villagers to engage in a service learning process in ecovillages. Download Fall 2009 Academic Handbook

Final Report Guidelines
This is an example of form and information required of each student as partial fulllfilment for final project. Included are details required to report in areas such as Project Background, Research, and Project Description. Download guidelines

Senegal Microcredit and Sustainable Local Economics
January Term, 2010 (December 28, 2009 – January 16, 2010)
The sustainable development course focuses on microcredit as an approach to sustainable development and on working with villagers in defining ways that their microcredit projects can contribute to their economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. Course Handbook – (Available soon)

Project Summaries for Spring 2009
Read about the work in sustainable development and action research that our students conducted in Guédé Chantier, Senegal during the spring 2009 semester. Download summary