This is a special collection for checkout in the entrance of the Miller Library

 

At a Glance:  What We Know about The Effects of Service –Learning on College Students, Faculty, Institutions and Communities, 1993- 2000: Third Edition.

Eyler J. S., D. E. Giles Jr., Et Al.  2001. At a Glance:  what We Know about The Effects of Service –Learning on College Students, Faculty, Institutions and Communities, 1993- 2000: Third Edition.   Vanderbilt University Press.  Nashville,TN.  

At a Glance summarizes the findings of service-learning research in higher education over the past few years and includes an annotated bibliography.  It is designed to provide a quick overview of where we are in the field today and a map to the literature.

Building Partnerships for Service Learning

Jacoby, Barbara.  2003.  Building Partnerships for Service Learning.  Jossey-Bass.  San Francisco, CA.

This book is a compilation of works written by leaders in the field of service-learning to address the topic of creating better partnerships between campus and community.  It provides not just models of reciprocal and democratic partnerships, but good information and practical tools for those designing projects.

 Civic Engagement in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices

 Jacoby, Barbara and associates.  2009.  Civic Engagement in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices.  Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.  

Just as the title says, this book focuses on furthering and enhancing civic engagement in colleges and universities.  While there is an overview of service-learning and civic engagement, this book is written for administration and faculty looking to solidify the connection between university and community.

Developing and Implementing Service-Learning Programs (New Directions
for Higher Education, No. 114, Summer 2001)

 Canada, Mark and Bruce W. Speck. 2001.  Developing and Implementing Service-Learning Programs (New Directions for Higher Education, No. 114, Summer 2001). Jossey-Bass.  Indianapolis, IN.

A great compilation of short essays on service-learning in higher education with topics ranging from using reflection components in projects to using the internet in service to communities.

 

 

 

Environmental Protection Begins with You:  A Guide to Environmental Community Service

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2006. Environmental Protection Begins with You: A Guide to Environmental Community Service.  Document can be found at: <www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/pulicat.htm>

This booklet is the second in a volume of a series of case study documents and contains examples of volunteer projects related to solid waste management.

 

Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education

Seifer, Sarena D. and Kara Connors, Eds.  Community Campus Partnership for Health.  2007. Faculty Toolkit for Service-Learning in Higher Education.  Scotts Valley, CA.

An extensive and thorough compilation of information on service-learning for higher education instructors.

 

The Future of Service Learning: New Solutions for Sustaining and Improving Practice

Strait, Jean R. and Marybeth Lima . Eds.  2009.  The Future of Service Learning: New Solutions for Sustaining and Improving Practice.  Stylus Publishing, LLC.  Sterling, VA.

This book poses important questions about practice, institutional sustainability, and future directions in service-learning.  It is divided into three parts looking at institutional and administrative issues, service-learning as a springboard for research, and new practices addressing emerging challenges.

 

Great Ideas: Using Service-Learning and Differentiated Instruction to Help Your Students Succeed

Gent, Pamela J. 2009. Great Ideas: Using Service-Learning and Differentiated Instruction to Help Your Students Succeed. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.  Baltimore, MD.

A detailed look at service-learning for educators and administrators who are looking to meet specific education goals for students-  It is a complete guide to every step of design and implementation of projects, from finding support and funding to celebration of a completed project.

 

 

 

 

Guide to Service-Learning Colleges and Universities  

 Student Horizons.  2009. Guide to Service-Learning Colleges and Universities.  Kendall /Hunt Publishing Company.  Dubuque, IA.

This book starts with descriptions of service-learning programs and projects in higher education.  It includes a directory of colleges and universities with service learning programs and a profile page for each.

 

Improving Student Learning Outcomes with Service Learning

Prentice, Mary, and Gail Robinson. 2010. Improving Student Learning Outcomes with Service Learning. American Association of Community Colleges.  Washington, DC.

This report on community colleges uses both qualitative and quantitative data to show the positive link between service-learning programs and academic learning.

 

Interdisciplinary Models of Service-Learning in Higher Education

Connors, Kara, and Sarina D. Seifer. 2005.   Interdisciplinary Models of Service-Learning in Higher Education.   Learn and Serve America‘s National Service- Learning Clearinghouse.  Scotts Valley, CA. 

This brief but informative fact sheet for instructors is an introduction to benefits of combining service-learning  interdisciplinary learning in higher education.  The expanded version including citations page and project descriptions can be found online at: www.servicelearning.org/instant_info/fact_sheets/he_facts/interdisciplinary/index.php

 

K-12 Service-Learning Project Planning Toolkit

 RMC Research Corporation.  2009. K-12 Service-Learning Project Planning Toolkit. Learn and Serve America‘s National Service- Learning Clearinghouse. Scotts Valley, CA.  

Contains all the basic information needed to create and implement service-learning for K-12, including service-learning introduction, project descriptions, site addresses for more information, blank worksheets, and more.

 

 

 

The Measure of Service Learning: Research Scales to Assess Student Experiences

Bringle, Robert G., Mindy A. Phillips, and Michael Hudson.  2004.  The Measure of Service Learning: Research Scales to Assess Student Experiences.  American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

This book is for program evaluators and researchers who are seeking to assess service-learning projects.  It is comprised of scales and discussions of scales to be used in participant questionnaires.  These scales measure constructs such as attitude, moral development, and critical thinking.

Partnerships for Service-Learning: Impacts on Communities and Students

Kelshaw, Todd, Freyda Lazarus, and Judy Minier.  2009. Partnerships for Service-Learning: Impacts on Communities and Students.   Jossey-Bass.   San Francisco, CA.

This book highlights case studies that show the importance of campus-community partnerships in creating service-learning programs.  It shows how reciprocity in partnerships can be overlooked or underdeveloped,  and must be addressed to reach a projects full potential.  This book covers k-12 and university level service –learning projects.

 

Race, Poverty, and Social Justice: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning

Calderόn, José Z. Ed.  2007.  Race, Poverty, and Social Justice: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning (Service Learning for Civic Engagement Series).  Stylus Publishing, LLC. Sterling, VA.

The purpose of this book is to provide example of how service-learning can be integrated into courses addressing social justice issues.  It is written for higher education instructors but can be useful to others as well.

 

Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume I

Shumer, Robert.  Ann Treacy, Madeleine S. Hengal,and Lily O’Donnell.  1999.  Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume I.  Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, and the University of Minnesota.  St. Paul, MN.

This literature review extensively lists and annotates recent dissertations about service-learning.  Topics include all facets of service-learning in higher education and K-12. 

  

 

 

Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume II

 Shumer, Robert.  Ann Treacy. 2001. Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume II.  Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse and the University of Minnesota.  St. Paul, MN.

This literature review extensively lists and annotates recent dissertations about service-learning.  Topics include all facets of service-learning in higher education and K-12.  

 

Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume III

Norvell, Katrina.  2004.  Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume III, 2001-2003. Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, and the University of Minnesota.  St. Paul, MN.

 This literature review extensively lists and annotates recent dissertations about service-learning.  Topics include all facets of service-learning in higher education and K-12.     

 

Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume IV

Smith, Liberty and Heather J. Martin, Eds. 2007.  Recent Dissertations on Service and Service-Learning Topics Volume IV, 2004-2006.  Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse.  St. Paul, MN.

 This literature review extensively lists and annotates recent dissertations about service-learning.  Topics include all facets of service-learning in higher education and K-12.     

 

Service-Learning in Action 

Kaye, Cathryn B.  2004. Service-Learning in Action. RMC Research Corporation for Learn and Serve America‘s National Service- Learning Clearinghouse .  Scotts Valley, CA.

Basic introduction for K-12 teachers looking to implement Service Learning programs.

 

Service-Learning in Theory and Practice

 Butin, Dan W.  2010.  Service-Learning in Theory and Practice.  Palgrave Macmillan New York, NY.

This short book is filled with information for faculty and students about service-learning at the higher education level.  Topics include (but not limited to) institutionalizing service-learning and future trends in the field.

 

Successful Service-Learning Programs: New Models of Excellence in Higher Education

Zlotkowski, Edward. Ed.  1998.  Successful Service-Learning Programs: New Models of Excellence in Higher Education.  Anker Publishing Company, Inc.  Bolton, MA.

This book is a compilation of essays from directors of successful service-learning programs describing the steps they took in creating these programs and making them sustainable.  Included are sections on interdisciplinary models and cultivating leadership among multiple other topics.

 

Summary Report: National Evaluation of Learn and Serve America

Center for Human Resources.  1999.  Summary Report: National Evaluation of Learn and Serve America. Brandeis University Press.  Waltham, MA. 

Report looks at short and longer term impacts of Learn and Serve Programs  on participants and on community services, the differences in impacts on subgroups, integrating service into schools, and return on investments into the programs.

 

The Unheard Voices: Community Organizations and Service- Learning 

Stoecker,  Randy and Elizabeth A. Tryon, with Amy Hilgendorf.  2009. The Unheard Voices: Community Organizations and Service- Learning. Temple University Press, Philidelphia, PA.

This book collects essays on service learning at the university level, but mostly from the viewpoint of the partner organizations.  This is an important read for instructors developing programs with a long term, sustainable, partnership in mind.

 

What is Service Learning: A Guide for Parents 

C.B. Kaye.  2007.  What is Service Learning: A Guide for Parents.  RMC Research Corporation for Learn and Serve Amaericas‘s National Service- Learning Clearinghouse.   Scotts Valley, CA.

This short information sheet includes definitions, guides and resource lists for parents with children involved in service-learning programs

 

Where's the Learning in Service-Learning?

Eyler, Janet and Dwight E. Giles Jr.  1999. Where's the Learning in Service-Learning?  Jossey-Bass Publishers. San Francisco, CA.

While many books on service-learning focus on the service portion of the name, the authors of this work pay great attention to the enhanced learning potential that comes from students helping communities.  Important reading for anyone involved in service-learning programming.