Service Learning

Resource Library

The Office of Service Learning and Civic Engagement (OSLACE) has an extensive Resource Library available to JCC faculty and staff interested in learning more about service learning, volunteering and civic engagement. Wondering how to incorporate service learning into your curriculum? Not sure how to get started? Want to learn more about service learning project ideas or volunteer opportunities? The following is a list of resources available in the OSLACE, Bert Walker 235. Please stop by or contact Amy Leighton-Gamel for more information. 796-8445 or LeightoAmeliaJ@jccmi.edu

Author Type Copies Title Summary
Barbara Jacoby and Associates Book  2 Service Learning in Higher Education  Principles, guidelines, and methods to advance goals of student learning while making unique community contributions
Barbara Jacoby and Associates Book 1 Building Partnerships for Service-Learning Fundamentals, assessment and collaboration on developing and building community partnerships.
Duane D. Oaks Book    2 Reflections of Engagement 2003 Practical application of service-learning approaches from Mesa Community College in Arizona
Hoban, Ottenritter, Gascoigne, and Kerr Book  1 Campus HIV Prevention Strategies: Planning for Success An environmental approach to HIV prevention and health.  Examples from other campuses, resource lists for information and collaboration.  Assessment worksheets.
Donna Halsband Book 1 Service-Learning Faculty Handbook Hand on service-learning manual with evaluation forms, questionnaires, handouts, and suggested SL projects by class. 
University of Michigan Book 1 Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning - Fall 2003 Collection of professional manuscripts on service learning compiled by the Service-Learning Center at University of Michigan.
Miami-Dade Community College Book 2 Teachers of Life - Learners for Life Stories about SL teaching by various faculty at Miami-Dade Community College.
Mira Costa College Book 1 Reflections 2002-03 Reflective writing on service-learning projects by Mira Cost College students.
Campus Compact - Brown University Book 1 Introduction to Service-Learning Toolkit The most up-to-date writing and resources on SL, from theory and pedagogy to practical guidance and classroom implementation.
Grand Rapids Community College Book 1 Faculty Manual An overview of SL to assist faculty in understanding the SL process.
Grand Rapids Community College Book 1 Agency Manual An overview of SL to assist  community agencies in understanding the SL process.
Grand Rapids Community College Book 1 Student Manual An overview of SL to assist students in understanding the SL process.
Sherril B. Gelmon, PhD, Amy Connell Book 1 Program Evaluation Principles and Practices Handbook to evaluate and understand the effectiveness of organizational programs.
Eyler, Giles, Stenson and Gray Book 1 At a Glance: What We Know about the  Effect of Service-Learning on College Students, Faculty, Institutions and Communities 1993-2000 Summary of different research projects, surveys, dissertations involving the impact of service-learning.  Compiled by Vanderbilt University
Elizabeth Larson-Keagy, PhD Book 1 We are all related Service-Learning Civic Engagement Connectedness Global Engagement of Multifaceted Stakeholder Grant (GEMS) includes international SL examples from Guam, Hawaii, Samoa, Philippines and more.
Terry Pickeral, Karen Peters Book 1 Tensions Inherent in Service Learning: Achieving Balance Discussion of theories on why tensions exist when establishing service-learning.
Erwin Bowley Folder 1 Best Practice In Community Service Work-Study Conference in Adrian, MI on February 2005
Charlotte Wyche, Annette Canfield Folder 1 Service Learning: Integration of Student Learning Objectives with Community Service Objectives Conference in Grand Rapids, MI  on October 17, 2003
Gail Robinson, Hoover Zariani Folder 1 Integrating Civic Responsibility into the Curriculum Conference at Ivy Tech State College in Kokomo, Indiana on June15, 2004
Sherril Gelmon Folder 1 Evaluating Your Service Programs:  Practical Strategies for Valuable Results Conference at Eastern Michigan University on October 8, 2004.
America's Fraternal Benefit Societies Folder 1 Join Hands Day Action Guide Planning material for Join Hands Days 
Michigan House Civics Commission Folder 1 Teacher's Tool Kit Legislative updates, polling questions and the Capital Speakers Bureau for Michigan
Robert Schoenfeld Folder 1 Service-Learning Guide and Journal Higher Education Edition Help your students organize their Service-Learning project and facilitate their growth and knowledge.
Education Commission of the States Publication 1 Learning that Lasts:  How Service-Learning Can Become and Integral Part of Schools, States and Communities Examples of service-learning  and what it takes to institutionalize service-learning.
Campus Compact Publication 2 Publications 2004 New Releases and Bestsellers 
Campus Compact Publication 2 Essential Resources Definitions, Resources in print and on-line
Campus Compact Publication 2 Season of Service Report of 2002 Campus Compact activity
Thomas Kromer Packet 1 Service Produces a Rich Knowledge-Based Learning Environment SPARKLE Pre-service and in-service teachers to strengthen the Foundations of Academic Service Learning in Michigan
Deborah Biss Keller Folder 1 Civic Engagement Course Development Exercise Conference at IUPUI Summer Academy to explain Syllabus Revision Procedures
John Daniels Packet 1 Service Learning Fundamentals MCSC/MCC 8th Annual Institute on Service-Learning at the University of Detroit Mercy on February 3, 2004
National Service Learning Clearinghouse Book 1 Road Map o Success: Student Buy-In and Reflection Essentials Questionnaires and ideas for service learning, internet resource list in the back
RMC Research Corporation Packet 1 Educator's Guide to Service-Learning Program Evaluation How to evaluate effective service-learning programs.  Worksheets and surveys to create an effective evaluation
National Mentoring Center Packet 1 Generic Mentoring Program Policy & Procedure Manual Policy and procedures manual for youth mentoring programs October 2003.
Elke Geiger - National Regional Educational Laboratory Packet 1 Service Learning Toolbox:  Work Pages and Checklists to Help you Get Started and Keep you Going Project identification and planning, formal evaluation and online resources.
Karla Gottlieb, Gail Robinson and the American Association of Community Colleges Packet          Book 2 A Practical Guide for Integrating Civic Responsibility into the Curriculum Pilot project with 6 community colleges that identifies service learning strategies and ways to increase civic engagement and responsibility
Peggy Ryan Williams Article 1 Answering the Call: the Role of Service in Enhancing Both Community and Campus Case studies from Ithaca College on modeling the kind of community that students will create in their later lives. 
Toni S. Hartsfield Packet 1 Reflection Defined with Sample Questions and Activities Thinking through questions and ideas for service learning.
Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger Article 1 Communities of Practice Theory and practice of communities that implement service learning. Infed.org. January 2003.
David A Kolb Article 1 Experiential Learning Theories and models on learning cycles, learning styles and experimental learning
Dean Stover Article 1 From Reflective Volunteerism to Civic Activism: Advancing Service Learning Pedagogy through Civic Engagement Results of service learning implementation at Gateway Community College in Phoenix
National Service Resource Center Website Article 1 Summary:  Mating Peer Mentors with Children Who have Disabilities With help from peers, children with disabilities can participate in sports and games
National Service Resource Center Website Article 1 Building Successful Partnerships Points to make the most of community resources and collaborations
Rodger Henry, Lynette Kearns Packet 1 Power - Service-Learning Office Handbook Guidelines for Service-Learning establishment. Includes payroll, employment, site placement, and forms.
Rudy Garcia, Mary Prentice, Gail Robinson Folder 1 Riding the Waves with ALL of your Partners CCNCCE 14th Conference in Phoenix, May 25-7, 2005. Funding sources, national surveys, research and evaluation of service learning programs.
Gail Robinson, Hoover Zariani Pamphlet 1 Community Colleges Broading Horizons through Service Learning, 2003-2006 Establish foundation to integrate service learning into the community colleges.  Horizons provides grants based on competition, regional workshops, mentoring and consultation.
Conss Lyvier, Gloria Schoonover Publication 1 Community Dialogue and Engagement Valuing Our Partners Program Guide for CCNCCE Conference.
Rudy Garcia, Gail Robinson Publication 1 Transcending Disciplines, Reinforcing Curricula: Why Faculty Teach with Service Learning Finding based on Rudy Garcia's doctoral dissertation.  Research on how to motivate faculty in using Servic Learning.
Janell Lang Publication 1 Health Care Highlights Newsletter from Owens Community College, 2005.  Service learning suggestion in the health care related fields.
Mesa Community College Folder 1 Community College National Center for Community Engagement CCNCE is a national training and technical assistance organization that develops, manages and innovates partnerships through out higher education.
Nancy Vader-McCormick Packet 1 A Course-Based Model for Academic Service-Learning Instructor oriented assessment and questionnaire to assist professors with implementation of service learning specific to their field of teaching.
The Jacobsen Center for Service and Learning Packet 1 Service-Learning Starter Kit How to implement Service-Learning.
Kings Psychology Network Website Packet 1 King's Psychology Network Service Learning Photo's, Service-Learning examples and definitions.
Gail Robinson, Lynn Barnett Packet 1 Best Practices in Service Learning.  Building a National Community College Network, 1944-1997 Project Brief from AACC on Service-Learning for students, faculty, the instition and the community.
Appalachian and the Community Together Packet 1 Preparation & Reflection   Facilitating Preparation & Critical Reflection -- Theories, Methods & Activities Discussion on the two models 1.ORID- Moving Students from reporting to critical analysis and 2. The Mirror, the Microscope, and the Binoculars Model (see ourselves, examine our society and see what lies ahead).
Maryland Student Service Alliance Packet 1 Academic Service Learning        Edu 121 Powerpoint presentation with service learning graphics, and charts.