CASA Spring 2027 Orientation - Nov. 17

The CASA Pitzer program facilitates collaborative projects and community-based participatory research on regional equity and justice pertaining to issues of incarceration, immigration, education, environment, labor, art, culture, and health. CASA students explore current movements, theories, and narratives centered on critical social justice issues in our local communities, as well as effective means of community-building and social change. Classes apply theory to practice through interdisciplinary scholarship, dialogue, writing, self-reflection, critical analysis, experiential learning, creative art activities, and a research fellowship with local changemaking organizations with whom we conduct longitudinal community based, participatory action research. Student enroll in two classes, both of which are held at CASA Pitzer's community center in downtown Ontario.

3 Credits + Satisfies the Following Requirements

Students must co-enroll in both classes: 

• CASA 101 - Critical Community Studies
  Taught by Dr. Bree Hemingway, Tuesday 9:35AM-12:15PM
• CASA 105 - Research Methods for Community Change
  Taught by Dr. Julio Orellana, Thursdays 9:35AM-12:15PM
• Fellowship - Complete a 125 hour fellowship with one if CASA's community core partners
• Earn 3 credits for all