Experiential Learning as a Strategy for Student Completion and Course Success in the Community College

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (10-11) ◽  
pp. 803-806
Author(s):  
Carolyn Walker
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Course Success ◽  
Student Completion

Experience as Textbook

2015 ◽  
pp. 176-196
Author(s):  
Katie L. Treadwell ◽  
Brian R. Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
College Education ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning From Experience ◽  
Community College Education ◽  
Urban Community Colleges

This chapter explores how experiential learning opportunities, specifically service-learning, foster career exploration, development of transferable skills, and readiness for employment and/or higher education among community college students. By drawing upon experiences leading service-learning opportunities, career development, faculty partnerships, and leadership development at urban community colleges, the authors present an approach to community college education rooted in experiential learning. The chapter proposes the use of Usher, Bryant, and Johnston's model of learning from experience to develop students' vocational practices and help “learners become more empowered to respond to their changing vocational environments” (Merriam, Caffarella, & Baumgartner, 2007, p. 68). These impacts are illustrated through the programs and student voices of a community college recognized for its service-learning opportunities. Colleges and corporations share responsibility to prepare citizens (Holton, 1998). Community colleges must take the lead in developing these partnerships and designing learning environments that benefit students and community, in turn creating a next-generation workforce.

scholarly journals Launching an EdD in Community College Leadership Program with Activism in Mind

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Christine Harrington ◽  
John Melendez
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Doctoral Programs ◽  
American Association ◽  
Community College Leadership ◽  
College Leadership ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Safe Learning Environment ◽  
College Leaders

The purpose of this article is to share an example of how an activism framework was used to design and launch a new EdD in Community College Leadership. Capper, Theoharis, and Sebastian’s (2006) framework for preparing leaders for social justice along with the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate’s (CPED) guiding principles and the American Association of Community College’s ([AACC], 2018) competencies for community college leaders guided program design and implementation. Marketing and recruiting efforts aimed at identifying a talented, diverse cohort and on-boarding strategies focused on creating a safe learning environment and a sense of urgency related to social justice and equity are shared. Examples of how activism is being emphasized through coursework and plans to nurture activism through experiential learning and the dissertation are also discussed. Doctoral programs seeking to promote activism will discover an effective framework and practical examples for this work.

scholarly journals Student Work in VCC Libraries: From Mannequins in the Library to a Car on the Third Floor

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kristina Oldenburg
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Graphic Design ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Related Event ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Project Report ◽  
The Third ◽  
Community College Libraries ◽  
Student Projects

A range of student creations decorates Vancouver Community College Libraries. These showcase products from trade and design programs. The downtown campus library features mannequins with clothing designed and created by students in addition to display cases of student-made jewelry. We also exhibit styled wigs from students’ trades skills competitions and framed illustrations from the digital graphic design and drafting programs. The Broadway library has a small study room that the college’s Automotive Collision and Refinishing (ACR) department created from a Smart Car. ACR students also paint our book trucks to practice different designs, techniques, and finishes. Displaying student projects makes the library space more visually interesting. Moreover, the ACR contributions are functional items for the library’s operation. Displaying student projects also facilitates library outreach with shop- and studio-based programs. Furthermore, the work aligns with VCC’s provision of experiential learning. This project report outlines a successful partnership for library outreach with instructional departments. It includes lessons learned about internal and external communication in project management and what we attribute our successes to for our related event planning.   

Learner Autonomy as a Predictor of Course Success and Final Grades in Community College Online Courses

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherng-Jyh Yen ◽  
Simon Liu
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Course Success ◽  
Intentional Behavior ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Predictive Relationships ◽  
Final Grades

This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the predictive relationships between: (a) learner autonomy and course success; and (b) learner autonomy and final grades in community college online courses. Learner autonomy was defined as the characteristic of an individual who exhibited intentional behavior in learning activities. The results of the binary and ordinal logistic regression analyses suggested that learner autonomy was a valid predictor of course success and final grades in community college online courses. The implications of the results are discussed in the context of early identification and effective intervention. Specifically, two interventions are recommended: (a) blended learning programs, and (b) advisory and counseling services.

Community Involvement and Benefits From an International Service Learning Program

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lata A. Krishnan ◽  
Christi Masters ◽  
Jennifer M. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
International Service Learning ◽  
International Service ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Service learning (SL) is a form of experiential learning in which students are involved in community service activities that are related to academic course objectives. A key aspect that separates SL from other forms of experiential learning is the mutually beneficial nature of the service activities. Much of the SL and international SL (ISL) literature has focused on positive learning outcomes for students, with much less focus on the benefits of SL to the community. Speech, Language, and Hearing Services (SLHS) in Zambia is an intensive SL short-term study abroad program. This paper describes the benefits to the community via the SLHS in Zambia program.

Community College Geography: A Question of Place

1996 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
John J. Hickey
Keyword(s):  
Community College
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