1. News you can Use! Ann Ludwick George Mason University

2. Overview of my study Conceptual model process Findings

3. My Study Purpose – to identify factors associated with long term SL programs at six community colleges Case study approach Exemplar programs

4. My Study Main research question: Why? Who did I ask? 6 program coordinators 16 faculty 6 presidents

5. My Study Focused on: The story Organizations culture Personal motivations Barriers What context? Institutionalized programs Program implementation Sustainability

6. Conceptual Model

7. Findings – Organization Start with a strong foundation Have positive connections Organizational practices are aligned with service mission

8. Findings – Student Outcomes Using service-learning to enhance student learning Using service-learning for career and work outcomes justifies its use

9. News you can use Main reasons for survival Administration Coordinator Faculty Teaching and Learning We just keep going

10. News you can use Barriers Student issues Faculty issues Center staffing issues Community partners Counteract the barriers!

11. Questions? Further Discussion? aludwick@gmu.edu