Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 108 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Conceptual Framework and Approach to the Evaluation. -- What Is Service-Learning? -- Outcomes of Service-Learning. -- The LSAHE Approach. -- Evaluation of LSAHE. -- Methodology -- 3. What did LSAHE Programs Accomplish? -- Program Accomplishments in Capacity Building. -- Program Accomplishments in Direct Service. -- Specific Accomplishments -- 4. What were the Impacts of Service-Learning on Students? -- Summary of Methods. -- Differences Between Service-Learning and Comparison Group Respondents. -- Student Experiences in Service-Learning Courses -- 5. What were LSAHE Impacts on Community Organizations? -- Descriptive Information. -- Assessment of Student Volunteers. -- Benefits and Challenges in Working with Higher Education Institutions |
Summary |
This report presents results of a three-year evaluation of Learn and Serve America, Higher Education (LSAHE), a program sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service that aims to increase involvement in community service by higher education institutions and students. LSAHE emphasizes an approach to community service, called "service-learning," that focuses on the development of service providers as well as service recipients. Between 1995 and 1997, about one in every eight higher education institutions nationwide participated in LSAHE by developing service-learning courses and programs. The evaluation described the major activities and accomplishments of LSAHE-supported programs; assessed the impacts of LSAHE on students, communities, and institutions; and determined returns on the public investment in LSAHE. Results show that LSAHE was highly successful in serving communities and had mixed success in promoting student development and institutional change. Although expenditures exceeded the value of LSAHE to communities, value increased each year, suggesting that long-term positive returns may occur |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-108) |
Notes |
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Subject |
Learn and Serve America Higher Education (Program) -- Evaluation
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SUBJECT |
Learn and Serve America Higher Education (Program) fast |
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Service learning -- United States
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Community and college -- United States
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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Evaluation
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Community and college
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Service learning
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United States
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Electronic book
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Author |
Gray, Maryann Jacobi
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LC no. |
99206808 |
ISBN |
0585247714 |
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9780585247717 |
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9780833027252 |
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0833027255 |
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