Understanding Institutions: Creating Change at Olin and in the World

In this 2-credit course, students learn about methods and strategies to create positive change in their immediate lives. The course focuses on understanding institutions, systems, people, power, decision-making, and collaboration. Olin serves as a case study for learning and action, and students draw larger lessons to take with them to communities and institutions after graduation. Course activities include reading, consuming media, writing, discussion, and conducting real-world projects. This course was co-created and co-taught in fall 2022 (when I was Dean of Faculty) with Mark Somerville, Provost.