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DeVille, Nicole V.; De Leon, Matthew R.; Runnerstrom, Miryha G. – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2021
This article describes a pilot program that employed evidence-based strategies to increase first-generation and low-income (FGLI) student engagement. Over two quarters, the instructors offered three resources allowing students to engage at different levels: panel presentations, themed discussions, and a peer mentor program. Students requested…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Low Income Students, Student Needs, At Risk Students
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Rice, Julie Steinkopf; Horn, Terri – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2014
Service-learning has been shown to be an effective technique for teaching diversity; however, the literature is scant concerning theoretically informed approaches. This study fills that void by drawing upon the work of Freire, Rendón, and others. After describing how an integrative praxis approach is applied in a sociology course, the authors…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Praxis, Sociology, Student Surveys