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Engaging with Difference Matters: Longitudinal College Outcomes of 25 Co-Curricular Service-Learning Programs

Author:

Cheryl Keen

Author:

Kelly Hall

Publication Date:

2009

Publisher:

Ohio State University Press, (The)

Journal:

Journal of Higher Education

Journal Issue:

v.80(1), January/February 2009, 59-79.

Pages:

31

Abstract:

A longitudinal study of college students in four-year, co-curricular service-learning programs, found a positive impact on desired college outcomes, particularly outcomes related to the importance of dialogue across difference. Outcomes were enhanced by attendance at a more diverse campus. Implications for civic engagement and diversity programming are discussed.

Full Text Link:

http://www.bonner.org/resources/assessment/EngagingWithDifference.pdf

Call Number:

115/B/KEE/2009

Sector:

HE Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Electronic resource - book/monograph

Demographics & Settings:

Co-Curricular

Demographics & Settings:

Higher Education

Topics: Theory & Practice:

Civic Outcomes

Topics: Theory & Practice:

Service-Learning - General

Topics: Theory & Practice:

Diversity