INCORPORATING FIELD SITES INTO SERVICE-LEARNING AS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS |
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| Authors: | James R Peacock Dana Burr Bradley Dena Shenk |
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| Institution: | 1. Australasian Centre on Ageing, The University of Queensland , Queensland, Australia j.warburton@social.uq.edu.au;3. University Department of Rural Health , University of Tasmania , Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This article, which describes the service-learning program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, advocates incorporating the needs and perspectives of field sites selected for involvement in service-learning projects. Information is gathered through interviews with field site supervisors. Service-learning requires the active participation of both members of the college or university (e.g., students, faculty members, and administrators) and community partners in a collaborative process. When successful, this collaboration focuses on both mutual interests and common goals. Involving all partners throughout the process is crucial for successful collaboration. This article offers suggestions for the development of strong service-learning collaborations with community organizations. These suggestions fall into three broad categories: (a) level of site involvement throughout the project, (b) conceptualization of the project, and (c) managerial aspects of the collaboration. |
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