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Newsletter of the British Columbia
Institute for Co-operative Studies

Professor Pamela Moss, a faculty member in the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Human and Social Development, was the recipient of BCICS’ first Fellowship. Dr. Moss undertook her research in the 2002 Spring term. Working with a group of feminist activists, she explored the feasibility of developing a service co-operative for the delivery of supportive housing for women in crisis. She shared the synopses, interpretations, and analyses of their discussions with geographers in Los Angeles at a community-University forum and with members of CASC at its annual meeting in Toronto.

Another outcome of the research was that Dr. Moss and the group developed a research project that will begin January 2003. The project consists of focus groups to be held with four stakeholder groups: women who have gone through supportive housing programs; housing activists and advocates; social service workers providing supportive housing services; and potential landlords who would provide rental units.

Competitions for BCICS Faculty fellowships are announced to the University community periodically.