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Factors Influencing Faculty Members' Motivation In Integrating Service-Learning Into Their Syllabi, Bonnie Finsley Satterfield
Factors Influencing Faculty Members' Motivation In Integrating Service-Learning Into Their Syllabi, Bonnie Finsley Satterfield
Higher Education
The purpose of this presentation is to share the results of a study which was conducted in 2006-2007 for a dissertation titled "Factors Influencing Faculty Members' Motivation in Integrating Service-Learning into Their Syllabi." Four research questions were addressed in this study: 1.) What are the factors which motivate faculty to integrate service-learning into their courses? 2.) Are student learning outcomes a significant motivator to faculty for including service-learning their courses? 3.) Can prior knowledge and research in service-learning be communicated to the studied faculty in such a way to engage their participation? 4.) What characterizes faculty who have incorporated service-learning …
2007 Service Statistics: Highlights And Trends Of Campus Compact’S Annual Membership Survey, Campus Compact
2007 Service Statistics: Highlights And Trends Of Campus Compact’S Annual Membership Survey, Campus Compact
Higher Education
Campus Compact’s latest annual member survey reveals strong campus commitment to service and civic engagement. Nearly one-third of students on member campuses participated in campus-organized service and service-learning projects during the 2006–2007 academic year, contributing $7 billion in services to their communities. At an average of 5 hours per week, students are increasingly committed to community work.