Meet an EIA Facilitator
Media Arts & Culture (MAC) major Qingxi Yang bridges classroom learning with community engagement, collaboration, and public art in Los Angeles through the Education in Action program.
Students and faculty expand their role as civically engaged scholars through community-based projects.
What is the Education in Action (EIA) Program?
The Education in Action (EIA) Program is a cornerstone of community based learning and research (CBL/R) at Oxy. Led by the Center for Community Based Learning (CCBL), the EIA Program supports teams of faculty, students, and community partners in their community based learning and/or research partnerships.
What is the student role in the EIA Program?
Through the EIA program, facilitators expand their role as students, build leadership skills, and further develop their understanding of social justice and responsibility. Students in the EIA Program are referred to as EIA Facilitators. EIA Facilitators are often nominated by a faculty and hired by the CCBL to support CBL/R courses and partnerships. Facilitators and faculty work as collaborative partners to plan and implement CBL classes and CBR projects across a range of academic disciplines.
The role of the EIA Facilitator is complex and demanding. Facilitator responsibilities range depending on the CBL/R project. Past Facilitators have assisted with:
- Developing the course syllabus and the CBL/R project,
- Leading trainings and workshops to prepare students to engage with off-campus community members,
- Leading reflection discussions,
- Assisting with course-based student research projects,
- Providing faculty with a student perspective on course readings and writing prompts for assignments or final exams,
- Assisting with the logistics of the CBL/R project, including arranging transportation, processing honorariums for community partners, arranging speaker panels, and organizing events.
EIA Facilitators are expected to develop reciprocal relationships with faculty, students, community partners, and CCBL staff. Many student facilitators have recognized their own voice and agency within their education while in the EIA program. Students often develop leadership and professional skills that influence and contribute to their work after college.
Check out the 2025-2026 EIA Program and EIA Facilitator Position Descriptions below: