Migration And Integration In Germany – A Multi- And Transcultural, Critical Experiential Learning Approach Toward 21st Century Global Civic Skills,
2024
New Mexico State University
Migration And Integration In Germany – A Multi- And Transcultural, Critical Experiential Learning Approach Toward 21st Century Global Civic Skills, Sabine Hirschauer, Regina Karp, Michele Kekeh
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
This two-year quantitative study analyzes students’ experiences during migration experiential learning study-abroad programs in 2017 and 2018 in Munich, Germany. U.S. students worked with German refugee organizations to gain a more comprehensive understanding about the political, social, and cultural complexity of Europe’s current migration debate. Grounded-theorybased, this study’s inferences expand on Dan Butin’s innovative 2015 practice-to-theory critical service-learning approach toward multi- and transcultural adaptability, balanced reciprocity, and social justice.
Institutionalizing Community Engagement:
A Quantitative Approach To Identifying Patterns Of Engagement
Based On Institutional Characteristics,
2024
Clayton State University
Institutionalizing Community Engagement: A Quantitative Approach To Identifying Patterns Of Engagement Based On Institutional Characteristics, Natasha Hutson, Travis York, Daesang Kim, Jamie L. Workman
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Community engagement is recognized as a high-impact practice in higher education. However, while best practices in engagement have been broadly accepted, standard metrics for engagement across institutions have not yet been established. The purpose of this research study was to explore the relationship between community engagement and a variety of institutional characteristics among higher education institutions in a Southeastern state. Findings indicated that a pattern of engagement existed among the 48 participating institutions.
Engaging Vulnerable Youth In Community-Based Participatory Research: Opportunities And Challenges,
2024
University of Alberta
Engaging Vulnerable Youth In Community-Based Participatory Research: Opportunities And Challenges, Melissa Tremblay, Bethan Kingsley, Rebecca Gokiert, Gary Benthem
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Drawing on a community-university (CU) partnership between a non-profit organization that serves teen families, a housing organization and a university, this paper discusses the opportunities and challenges that can arise when engaging vulnerable youth in research. Through this paper, we share reflections on promising practices and ethical considerations in the participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination stages of the research process. Conclusions are offered for those seeking to engage vulnerable youth in research.
The Family Story Project: Narrative, Ethics, And Community Collaboration Between Ronald Mcdonald House Of Durham Families And Pre-Health Undergraduates,
2024
Duke University
The Family Story Project: Narrative, Ethics, And Community Collaboration Between Ronald Mcdonald House Of Durham Families And Pre-Health Undergraduates, Denise K. Comer
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
The Family Story Project (FSP) brought together families at the Ronald McDonald House of Durham (RMHD) and pre-health undergraduates to co-construct narratives and visual portraits about family experiences. FSP shows that narratives can be rewarding for families and offer formative, skill-building experiences for pre-health undergraduates. FSP also demonstrates the ethical complexities surrounding community-university partnerships in health contexts, particularly with vulnerable populations such as children.
Lessons Learned From Faculty Service-Learning Mentoring,
2024
Suffolk University
Lessons Learned From Faculty Service-Learning Mentoring, Elizabeth A. Robinson, Debra A. Harkins
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Service-learning that targets issues of injustice within a community shares the goal with institutions of higher education of helping students become transformational citizens who deeply question and try to change unjust and ineffective social systems. Unfortunately, challenges to growing and sustaining service-learning pedagogy at institutions of higher education are many. This project discusses challenges and makes recommendations based on a pilot mentoring program at an urban, four-year university in the Northeast for faculty interested in integrating service- learning into their curriculum.
Housing Assessment Using Geographic Information Systems (Gis): A Case Study Of Community Engagement From Grand Rapids, Michigan,
2024
Grand Valley State University
Housing Assessment Using Geographic Information Systems (Gis): A Case Study Of Community Engagement From Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kin M. Ma, Andrea Hendrick, Judith Transue
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
After the 2008 housing loan crisis, many houses were foreclosed/abandoned in Michigan, and specifically Grand Rapids (GR). Our study provides a collaborative and scalable model for collecting parcel-level housing data, in a southeast GR neighborhood within 15 U.S. Census Blocks. Grand Valley State University Geography faculty and students partnered with the Seeds of Promise organization/residents by using GIS/sidewalk visual observation to assess housing vacancy and evaluation of physical conditions to better understand the current housing conditions.
Civic-Mindedness Development Throughout A Physical Therapy Curriculum,
2024
Widener University
Civic-Mindedness Development Throughout A Physical Therapy Curriculum, Kerstin M. Palombaro, Jill D. Black, Robin L. Dole, Heather A. Burns, Sidney A. Jones, Alexander Stewart
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Graduate professional programs seek to foster professionalism and civic-mindedness in their students. This study measures the development of civic-mindedness throughout a graduate physical therapy (PT) program curriculum committed to community engagement. Three class cohorts completed the Civic-Minded Professional (CMP) Scale at four time points. Scores increased throughout the curriculum. Participants involved in community service leadership had the highest scores. A professional program that allows for community engagement throughout the curriculum will encourage student development of civic-mindedness.
Jcehe Book Review Citizen Engagement With The Changing City By Shauna Brail (2018),
2024
Indiana State University
Jcehe Book Review Citizen Engagement With The Changing City By Shauna Brail (2018), Ellen Szarleta
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
The book, Citizen Engagement with the Changing City, captures the essence of connecting policy to community building as engaging with residents and building for residents. Brail seeks to highlight the necessity of citizen engagement in the policy and planning process, if cities are to be transformed into livable communities for all populations, including those populations typically marginalized by traditional top-down processes. Positive strategies for citizen engagement provide insight and inspiration for policy makers and practitioners working in today’s changing cities
Preload: A Rubric To Evaluate Course Syllabi For Quality Indicators Of Community Engagement And Service-Learning Components,
2024
Drake University
Preload: A Rubric To Evaluate Course Syllabi For Quality Indicators Of Community Engagement And Service-Learning Components, Laura Kieran, Sally Haack
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Faculty development programs have proven successful in teaching faculty how to develop community engagement and service-learning (CES-L) courses. Evaluating the outcomes of these programs can occur through assessment of course syllabi for CES-L elements. The PRELOAD rubric was created, which includes the following facets: Partnership, Reflection, Engagement, Logistics, Objectives, Assessment, and Definition. The rubric can support faculty developing CES-L courses and community engagement offices documenting the scope of CES-L opportunities across campus.
Advanced Spanish Conversation And The Non-Traditional Student: A Case Study For Implementing Community-Based Learning At The Urban University,
2024
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Advanced Spanish Conversation And The Non-Traditional Student: A Case Study For Implementing Community-Based Learning At The Urban University, Graham Stefan Ignizio
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
This article discusses the unique situation of teaching an upper-level, undergraduate Spanish conversation course with a service-learning component at a large, public, urban university. With the help of service-learning literature and anonymous pre- and post-surveys, this study aims to offer some qualitative observations and advice on community-based learning for the non-traditional student. Even with the added effort in curriculum development and the imperfections of language instruction for non-traditional students, this article concludes that the implementation of service learning at the urban university can be a successful experience.
Beyond Objectivity: Examining The Effects Of Incorporating Civic Engagement Into Higher Education Journalism Courses,
2024
Salisbury University
Beyond Objectivity: Examining The Effects Of Incorporating Civic Engagement Into Higher Education Journalism Courses, Jennifer Brannock Cox
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
This paper examines a case study comparing students in civic engagement-enhanced journalism classes with those in which civic engagement was not emphasized in a medium-sized Mid- Atlantic university. Students completed surveys at the conclusion of the spring 2017 semester assessing their attitudes toward professional journalism roles. Students in courses containing civic engagement work prized contextual roles and were more open to non-traditional forms of community engagement journalism than their counterparts, who focused more on interpretive/ disseminator roles.
Fuel Nku: Service Learning In A Dynamic Higher Education Community,
2024
Northern Kentucky University
Fuel Nku: Service Learning In A Dynamic Higher Education Community, Jessica Averitt Taylor, Megan Lindsey, Laura Sullivan, Skyla Robbins
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Transdisciplinary initiatives offer valuable opportunity for students and faculty members to address community challenges, especially those challenges related to social justice. FUEL NKU is a campus food pantry for students at a metropolitan university, and is uniquely situated to serve the student population while incorporating multifaceted aspects of a macro level project. This paper describes a collaboration among two doctoral students, one faculty member, and one Master of Social Work (MSW) practicum student to address long-term sustainability of a beloved campus program.
Translating Encounters: Connecting Indigenous Young People
With Higher Education Through A Transmedia Project,
2024
University of Lethbridge
Translating Encounters: Connecting Indigenous Young People With Higher Education Through A Transmedia Project, Kristine Alexander, Hudson Eagle Bear, Tesla Heavy Runner, Ashley Henrickson, Taylor Little
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
This piece draws on multiple voices to reflect on a collaborative project between universitybased researchers and a local community organization devoted to Indigenous Blackfoot children and their families. The evolution of the project from one based on photoelicitation to one devoted to building a digital storytelling library meant a methodological shift to acknowledge the role of translation in encounters between university researchers and community practitioners, between Elders and youth, and between settlers and Indigenous people. Our experience provides lessons on the importance of taking seriously the moments when difference is encountered and translated during the research and community-building process.
Connections: Building Partnerships With Museums To Promote Intergenerational Service Learning And Alzheimer’S Care,
2024
University of South Florida
Connections: Building Partnerships With Museums To Promote Intergenerational Service Learning And Alzheimer’S Care, Catherine Wilkins
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
This article reflects upon the development of Connections, a service-learning collaboration between a Research I university and an urban art museum that trains students to work with patient groups from the community using Visual Thinking Strategies. This method of art exploration helps people with Alzheimer’s disease express memories and relieve anxiety. In describing the collaboration, instructional design, and ongoing research, this reflection seeks to encourage educators to partner with museums for intergenerational service-learning experiences.
Using Games To Solve Real-World Civic Problems: Early Insights And Design Principles,
2024
Marist College
Using Games To Solve Real-World Civic Problems: Early Insights And Design Principles, Karen Schrier
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
Video games are starting to be used to support civic learning and engagement. Moreover, games are being used to crowdsource solutions to real-world problems; however, few of these games address civic problems and engage adolescents and young adults. In this paper, I explore designing and using games for real-world civic problem-solving, as well as for supporting civic engagement among young adults. Using a design analysis approach, I investigate six video games and propose 20 initial design elements for use in creating and implementing civic problem- solving games. These include principles such as: using authentic civic problems, data, and tools; enabling …
Non-Profit And Civic Engagement Center (Npace): Service Learning That Enhances Civic And Community Health,
2024
Columbus State University
Non-Profit And Civic Engagement Center (Npace): Service Learning That Enhances Civic And Community Health, Christopher J. Mccollough, Danna M. Gibson Columbus State University
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
American philosopher and educator John Dewey called for direct experience in the field to provide an education that cultivates well-rounded citizens. Service learning enhances community problem solving and builds stronger town-gown relationships. This paper is a report on one university’s application of the service-learning model in the development of a community outreach center, and a preliminary report on its contributions to the students’, university’s, and community’s civic health, respectively.
A Decade Of Publishing: On Reflection And Our Future,
2024
Indiana State University
A Decade Of Publishing: On Reflection And Our Future, Catherine Stemmans Paterson
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
This article reflects on the tenth anniversary of publishing The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education. It also describes an upcoming special edition in partnership with Indiana Campus Compact.
Pursuing Reciprocity In Engaged Scholarship Partnerships Using Community Sustainability Certification Programs,
2024
The Pennsylvania State University
Pursuing Reciprocity In Engaged Scholarship Partnerships Using Community Sustainability Certification Programs, Elyzabeth W. Engle, Michele W. Halsell
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of sustainability certification programs at the local, state, and national level to highlight the use of policies, programs, and infrastructure to achieve sustainable development outcomes within communities. In this paper, we use examples from Penn State’s Sustainable Communities Collaborative to demonstrate how institutions with community-engaged scholarship programs can use these certification programs to enhance program operation and reciprocity by identifying projects, engaging new disciplines, and improving relevance.
Millennial Generation Faculty: Why They Engage In Service Learning,
2024
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Millennial Generation Faculty: Why They Engage In Service Learning, James Morgan Lewing, Paul Eugene York
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to examine the experiences, motivations, and perceptions of millennial generation faculty members who utilize service learning. Eight faculty members were interviewed, and the three themes evident in the findings were: (a) the role of the undergraduate experience, (b) an alignment with intrinsic motivations, and (c) the perception of organizational fit.
Service Learning In Adapted Physical Education: Connecting The Classroom To The Community,
2024
Central Connecticut State University
Service Learning In Adapted Physical Education: Connecting The Classroom To The Community, Matthew R. Martin, Amy Gagnon
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education
The purpose of the qualitative study was to explore Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) undergraduate students’ perceptions about working with individuals with disabilities while performing Service Learning (SL) at two community-based sites. Using a grounded theory research design, data from field notes, supervisor evaluations, and focus groups were coded and analyzed to identify five themes of perceptions and level of competence: social emotional climate, prior preparation, delivery of instruction, career readiness, and developing leadership.
