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News you can Use! Ann Ludwick George Mason University
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News you can Use!. Ann Ludwick George Mason University. Overview of my study Conceptual model process Findings. My Study. Purpose – to identify factors associated with long term SL programs at six community colleges Case study approach Exemplar programs. My Study. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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News you can Use!Ann LudwickGeorge Mason University
Overview of my study
Conceptual model process
Findings
My StudyPurpose – to identify factors
associated with long term SL programs at six community colleges
Case study approachExemplar programs
My StudyMain research question: Why?
Who did I ask?◦6 program coordinators◦16 faculty◦6 presidents
My StudyFocused on:
◦The story◦Organization’s culture◦Personal motivations◦Barriers
What context?◦ Institutionalized programs◦Program implementation◦Sustainability
Conceptual Model
Findings – Organization
Start with a strong foundation
Have positive connections
Organizational practices are aligned with service mission
Findings – Student OutcomesUsing service-learning to
enhance student learning
Using service-learning for career and work outcomes justifies its use
News you can useMain reasons for survival
◦Administration◦Coordinator◦Faculty◦Teaching and Learning◦“We just keep going”
News you can useBarriers
◦Student issues◦Faculty issues◦Center staffing issues◦Community partners
Counteract the barriers!
