'With the Richness of Their Resources': Honors Alumni Reflect on the Impact of a Service-Learning and Mentoring Program

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      Texas Education Review. Available from: University of Texas at Austin, George I. Sanchez Building, 1912 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705. Tel: 512-471-7551; Fax: 512-471-5975; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://review.education.utexas.edu/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      19
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
      Junior High Schools
      Middle Schools
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Honors Curriculum; Alumni; Service Learning; Mentors; College School Cooperation; College Students; Middle School Students; Student Experience; Career Choice
    • Subject Terms:
      Texas (Austin)
    • ISSN:
      2329-5724
    • Abstract:
      Scholars have encouraged universities to more effectively engage with surrounding communities. One example of community engagement is the service-learning partnership between the Plan II Honors Program and the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) public charter school in Austin, through which college students enroll in a class to mentor local middle school students. In this article, we examine qualitative survey responses from Plan II alumni over a seven-year period reflecting on their experiences. Alumni described the service-learning experience as influencing their academic careers, postgraduate plans, and personal views. Findings imply that structured service-learning experiences can significantly influence the behaviors and life decisions of alumni both at the time of their experience and well beyond.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2020
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1266298