News you can Use!Ann LudwickGeorge Mason University

Overview of my study

Conceptual model process

Findings

My StudyPurpose – to identify factors

associated with long term SL programs at six community colleges

Case study approachExemplar programs

My StudyMain research question: Why?

Who did I ask?◦6 program coordinators◦16 faculty◦6 presidents

My StudyFocused on:

◦The story◦Organization’s culture◦Personal motivations◦Barriers

What context?◦ Institutionalized programs◦Program implementation◦Sustainability

Conceptual Model

Findings – Organization

Start with a strong foundation

Have positive connections

Organizational practices are aligned with service mission

Findings – Student OutcomesUsing service-learning to

enhance student learning

Using service-learning for career and work outcomes justifies its use

News you can useMain reasons for survival

◦Administration◦Coordinator◦Faculty◦Teaching and Learning◦“We just keep going”

News you can useBarriers

◦Student issues◦Faculty issues◦Center staffing issues◦Community partners

Counteract the barriers!

Questions? Further Discussion?

aludwick@gmu.edu