Problem-Solving Research

In: Aztlán: international journal of Chicano studies research, Band 27, Heft 1, S. 7-26

Abstract

The Resource Centerf or Raza Planning has been remarkably effective in providing students a vehicle to connect their university education with the needs and dreams of their communities. Thispaper begins to share the work ofRCRPand serves as an important example of how research can contribute to political action and community development. This paper concludes with insights on the power of using research and policy analysis, along with planning processes and techniques, for strategic engagement in community development. Significant to the success of RCRPis the director's belief in standards of excellence, a community and relationship building approach to our work, and a guiding theory of strategic engagement.