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Rockenbach, Alyssa Bryant; Hudson, Tara D.; Tuchmayer, Jeremy B. – Journal of Higher Education, 2014
Using longitudinal data collected as part of the 2004/09 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study, this study employed structural equation modeling to examine how multiple dimensions of college students' service participation shape life goals oriented toward meaning, purpose, and citizenship and subsequent service engagement. The…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Student Surveys, National Surveys, Structural Equation Models
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Case, Kimberly F. – Christian Higher Education, 2011
The theory of student involvement (Astin, 1984) acknowledges that as students devote time and energy to educationally purposeful activities, they can expect to make cognitive and affective gains throughout the college years. Participation in clubs and organizations is one form of involvement associated with a host of learning and developmental…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Surveys, On Campus Students, Models
Leimer, Christina; Yue, Hongtao; Rogulkin, Dmitri – Online Submission, 2009
Through Service Learning, students learn while serving the community. This "educational approach ties relevant community service to academic content and uses critical reflection activities to strengthen learning and developmental outcomes" (www.csufresno.edu/sl/). Studies have shown (Astin, et.al., 2000; Eyler, et.al., 2001) that Service…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Service Learning, Withdrawal (Education), Educational Strategies