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Download full textPrentice, Mary; Robinson, Gail – American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2010
In 2006 the Learn and Serve America program of the Corporation for National and Community Service awarded a three-year grant to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Selected through a national competition, thirteen colleges participated in AACC's "Community Colleges Broadening Horizons through Service Learning" grant project.…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Majors (Students), College Faculty, Community Colleges
Prentice, Mary; Robinson, Gail – American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2007
The use of service learning in community colleges has increased as research continues to link participation in service learning with a growing list of student benefits. One possible benefit of service learning participation is the fostering of greater civic awareness and commitment in students. Most of the limited research on service learning's…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Relationship, Student Participation, Service Learning
Jeandron, Carol; Robinson, Gail – American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2010
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) defines service learning as the combination of classroom instruction with community service, focusing on critical, reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. Service learning programs involve students in activities that address local, community-identified needs while…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Student Participation, Service Learning, Citizenship Responsibility
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Direct linkGottlieb, Karla; Robinson, Gail – Community College Journal, 2004
Since their inception, colleges and universities in the United States have been responsible for developing both knowledge and character in their students. In fact, the goal of higher education is not only to prepare students for productive careers, "but also to enable them to live lives of dignity and purpose; not only to generate new…
Descriptors: Universities, Community Colleges, Role of Education, Academic Achievement
Prentice, Mary; Exley, Robert; Robinson, Gail – American Association of Community Colleges (NJ1), 2003
In the fall of 2000, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) received a three-year grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to create and enhance service learning initiatives at community colleges across the country. Service learning combines community service with academic instruction, focusing on…
Descriptors: Deans, Community Colleges, Grants, Service Learning
Robinson, Gail – American Association of Community Colleges, 2004
The "Horizons" project features model programs, national data collection and dissemination, and an information clearinghouse. In addition, "Horizons" provides professional development opportunities and technical assistance through regional workshops on service learning and civic responsibility, chief academic officer summits,…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, College Students, College Faculty, Educational Opportunities
