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Niehaus, Elizabeth – Journal of College Student Development, 2017
Drawing from the theory of academic momentum, the purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between what happens before, during, and after an alternative break (AB) experience and students' reported gains in diversity and social justice orientations 1 year after their AB. Findings point to the importance of considering how these types…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Social Justice, Program Implementation, College Students
Sullivan, Susan Crawford; Ludden, Alison Bryant; Singleton, Royce A., Jr. – Journal of College Student Development, 2013
This study examined patterns and predictors of volunteering among students at a liberal arts college with an institutional culture that strongly promotes community service. Results showed that predictors varied across four different types of volunteering: community service, social action, religious service, and service to the college. Year in…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Students, Predictor Variables, Volunteers
Chesbrough, Ronald D. – Journal of College Student Development, 2011
The purpose of this study was to add to our understanding of the motivations toward service among college students, to get a clearer sense of how students choose their service involvements, and to better understand the learning outcomes from service involvement during college. Findings indicated differences in how students spoke about their…
Descriptors: College Students, Service Learning, Higher Education, Outcomes of Education

Neururer, Julie; Rhoads, Robert A. – Journal of College Student Development, 1998
Explores a sampling of student learning outcomes of community service activities with graduate and undergraduate students (N=108). Discusses and critiques the educative power of community service. Provides suggestions for conceptualizing and constructing service experiences. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: College Students, Feminism, Higher Education, Outcomes of Education

Jones, Susan R.; Hill, Kathleen – Journal of College Student Development, 2001
Investigates how student and community participants come to understand diversity in the context of service-learning. Study examines the perspectives of student participants in a service-learning class and community participants from community service organizations. Findings suggest the importance of relationships that are developed initially…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Services, Cultural Differences, Higher Education

Astin, Alexander W.; Sax, Linda J. – Journal of College Student Development, 1998
Examines the impact of service participation on undergraduate student development based on data collected from 3450 students attending 42 institutions with federally funded community service programs. Results indicate that participating in service during the undergraduate years substantially enhances the students' academic development, life skill…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Daily Living Skills

Myers-Lipton, Scott J. – Journal of College Student Development, 1996
Assesses the extent to which students' attitudes toward international understanding are effected by an intensive two-year service-learning program. Research results generally supported the hypothesis that students who are involved in service learning show larger increases in international understanding than students involved in volunteerism or no…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Awareness, Experiential Learning, Higher Education