Date Approved
6-25-2008
Embargo Period
3-23-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Higher Education Administration
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Sisco, Burton R.
Subject(s)
Service learning--New Jersey; Universities and colleges--New Jersey--Public services
Disciplines
Higher Education Administration
Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to explore the perceived impact that involvement in two service-learning courses had on participating Rowan University students during the spring semester of 2008. This study also investigated the impact of service-learning courses on the traditional classroom setting. Data were collected by means of a survey using Likert scale statements measuring related outcomes based on six components: academic, civic, developmental, social skills, leadership, and personal. Additionally, students were asked to rank those outcomes using another set of Likert scale items, comparing the service-learning experience to that of the traditional classroom setting. Overall, the data collected indicated that students who participated in a service-learning course at Rowan University during the spring semester of 2008 perceived their service-learning experience to positively impact them. Similar results were indicated when participants were asked to rank the positive impact outcomes of their service-learning experiences in comparison to traditional classroom experiences. Findings of this study were similar to previous research and suggestions of related literature.
Recommended Citation
Sandas, Dawn E., "Service-learning at Rowan University: perceived impact on selected student participants" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 755.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/755
