- Author
- Student Horizons, Inc.
- Publisher
- KendalHunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, IA
- ISBN
- 9780980013214
- Table of Contents
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Introduction
Making the most of your life introduction
Part 1 What is service learning?
Part 2 Success in college and beyond
Articles and Spotlights from selected institutions
ch. 1 Putting service-learning on the map
ch. 2 The Bonner Program
ch. 3 Ignite your first-year experience
ch. 4 Live what you learn
ch. 5 Leaders of tomorrow lead today
ch. 6 Help your community and help yourself
ch. 7 Leading edge programs: Majors, minors, and certifications
ch. 8 Uniting academics and action
ch. 9 Providing real-world solutions with academic research
ch. 10 Proximity generates opportunity in urban neighborhoods
ch. 11 Finding creative ways to serve the needs of smaller communities
ch. 12 Faith, academics and service-learning
ch. 13 Turning concern into action - schools help rebuild the gulf coast
ch. 14 Historically black colleges and universities share a rich tradition of service and civic engagement
ch. 15 Serving the needs of local hispanic communities
ch. 16 Community colleges live up to their name
ch. 17 Be involved, no matter what your major
Directory of selected schools
Profiled schools
Index
The Guide to Service-Learning Colleges and Universities is a wonderful resource for college-bound students interested in making a difference in their communities and gaining valuable hands-on experience while earning college credit. All institutions chosen for the Guide excel at providing students genuine service-learning experiences and programs.
The Guide contains a complete explanation of service-learning using licensed information from the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, colorful articles from colleges and universities around the country, and exciting examples of how students from New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between are becoming involved. Also included is a directory of all selected schools, admissions and service-learning contact information, easy-to-read college profiles, college fast facts, and course spotlights highlighting specific academic courses.
Everything students need to know about what service-learning is, how they can get involved, and which colleges excel at service-learning is found in this comprehensive student-friendly guidebook. (From the Publisher)
The Guide contains a complete explanation of service-learning using licensed information from the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, colorful articles from colleges and universities around the country, and exciting examples of how students from New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between are becoming involved. Also included is a directory of all selected schools, admissions and service-learning contact information, easy-to-read college profiles, college fast facts, and course spotlights highlighting specific academic courses.
Everything students need to know about what service-learning is, how they can get involved, and which colleges excel at service-learning is found in this comprehensive student-friendly guidebook. (From the Publisher)