Date Approved
1-27-2004
Embargo Period
4-20-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Higher Education
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Monahan, Thomas
Subject(s)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro--Curricula; Service learning
Disciplines
Higher Education
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to (a) successfully create a required service component in an undergraduate course that specifically addresses service learning and (b) develop recommendations for implementation of community service experiences in an existing academic department curriculum. Students, faculty, higher education institutions, and professional organizations contributed numerous suggestions for successful institutionalization of service learning. Relating course content to meaningful service, developing partnerships with community agencies, and providing faculty with recognition for service courses contributed to successful service-learning programs. The results revealed barriers to participation in service-learning activities, such as student and faculty apathy, lack of administrative support, and lack of time. Suggestions for implementing service-learning components in courses and an academic curriculum are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Donna Jeffers, "The development of a service-learning curriculum at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 1119.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1119
