Effectiveness of Service Learning on Retention and Community Involvement at a Southern Regional State University

Presenters

• Lindsay Anderson, University of Tennessee, MartinFollow
• Anderson Starling, University of Tennessee, MartinFollow
• Emalee Buttrey, University of Tennessee, MartinFollow
• Amy McLean, University of Tennessee, MartinFollow

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Research Proposal / Learning Theories and Pedagogy

Abstract

Service learning (SL) is popular in university curricula. Many believe that SL engages students outside the classroom and increases community involvement. However, few studies are available demonstrating the effect of SL on learning, retention, and community involvement. This study is designed to determine effects of SL on retention and students’ connection to the university and community. Students in multi-disciplinary courses will complete a two-wave survey concerning their participation in SL and responses analyzed to determine effects on learning, retention, and sense of community. Additionally, university administrators may use the data to assess effectiveness of SL on retention.

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Recommended Citation

Anderson, Lindsay; Starling, Anderson; Buttrey, Emalee; and McLean, Amy, "Effectiveness of Service Learning on Retention and Community Involvement at a Southern Regional State University" (2017). SoTL Commons Conference. 48.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2017/48