Promoting the growth of advocacy, support, and awareness of social justice issues impacting communities in Ventura County.
ASCENSO stands for Access, Success, Community, Equity, Network-building, Support, and Opportunity.ASCENSO’s vision is to cultivate informed, engaged, and compassionate student leaders who use research, relationships, and advocacy to help build a more equitable Ventura County. Through community-engaged research, professional internships, and mentorship from community members, local leaders, and CLU faculty, Fellows examine how policies, programs, and services affect local communities. Students engage with county agencies and community institutions to research social justice issues, identify inequities, explore tangible solutions, and raise awareness of issues that can contribute to systemic change.
Benefits of becoming an ASCENSO fellow:
- $5,000 fellowship award
- Professional mentorship
- Engagement with community leaders
- $500 research stipend (plus a stipend for your faculty mentor)
