Service-Learning Mentoring Program Model, (A)

This article looked at a service-learning mentoring program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Nationally, minorities lag behind whites in college matriculation and graduation. This may be due to academic issues, low motivation, inability to finance college, or other reasons that have not been properly assessed or addressed. Minority high school students can benefit from service-learning mentors that help them identify any barriers and improve their readiness to attend and succeed in college. A service-learning mentoring program sought to engage minority high school students in preparing for college and future careers. (author)