Publications | Conestoga Applied Research

Food Stories: A Narrative-Based Approach to Analyzing International Students, Food, and Community

This report explores the role of food in fostering community for international students at Conestoga College. Using surveys, consultations, and writing events, the research highlights how food connects students to culture, family, and belonging. Many face food insecurity and struggle to access culturally appropriate food. The report recommends increasing affordable, culturally diverse food options and food-related events on campus to support student well-being and strengthen community.

Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire (SSQ) Summary Report

This research explores supplier sustainability within the Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning procurement setting as an exemplar of the broader public sector. This work builds on prior work completed with the college procurement team, including a literature review of current sustainability guidelines and policies at other public college institutions and publishing a Conestoga College Sustainable Procurement Guideline.

City of Brantford sustainability media

The City of Brantford has made sustainability a priority, but effectively reaching all residents, particularly seniors and those without regular internet access, remains a challenge. This research, conducted in partnership with the City of Brantford’s Sustainability Committee, examined the effectiveness of current sustainability messaging and explored new ways to enhance outreach to underserved communities.

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The best interests of a cooperative

Most cooperatives are incorporated, with a board of directors who bear legal responsibility for supervising management and setting strategic direction. How should boards exercise that role?

Ourboro Impact Study: Baseline Survey Report

The Baseline Ourboro Impact Study is designed as a multiyear study which will explore: Does a participant in a shared equity model have a meaningfully improved quality of life as a direct result of participation in the shared equity model? This report presents the results of an initial survey designed to identify categories to monitor over time.