Assessing Impact without Using Grades: Quality Review of Community Engagement

Vitolo, Theresa M.; Vernaza, Karinna M.; Brinkman, B.; Steinbrink, Scott

doi:10.18260/1-2--19225

2013 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

DOI: 10.18260/1-2--19225

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Assessing Impact without Using Grades: Quality Review of Community Engagement

Theresa M. Vitolo¹,

Karinna M. Vernaza²,

B. Brinkman³

et al.

Abstract: in 1999. In addition to teaching, she has worked as a systems analyst/programmer on a variety of systems development projects. Her academic background includes a B.S.E. in Industrial Engineering and a Ph.D. in Information Science; her industry experience includes systems analysis and cognitive science applications. With a lifelong interest in technology and its potential for enhancing human capabilities, her research includes intelligent interface design, motivated system energetics, and other topics relative … Show more

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Designing Value into Engineering Learning Through Service Activities Using a Blueprint Model

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Bielefeldt

Swan

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-Both course-based service-learning (S-L) and extracurricular community service activities, together referred to as Learning Through Service, provide the opportunity for rich learning, personal growth, and tangible beneficial outcomes for students, community partners, and faculty. However, to fully realize this potential careful planning and design of the Learning Through Service (LTS) effort are required. This paper describes a framework with nine important elements to consider for LTS program design: (1) stakeholders, (2) value propositions, (3) relationships, (4) channels, (5) key activities, (6) resources, (7) partnerships, (8) value stream returns, and (9) value stream costs/outlays. This LTS development framework is based on the Business Canvas Model used in developing and evaluating the business viability of an innovative product or service. For LTS, the stated program design attributes were identified based on the personal LTS experience of the research team and input from additional experts. These nine elements can be effectively presented as a blueprint for an LTS program. Thoughtful planning in each of these areas will help ensure that the program goals are met and provide optimal benefits for all of the stakeholders. These elements also help to identify where management and assessment efforts are best targeted. Specific examples for each of the nine attributes from thirty-four different LTS programs are presented. Some of these LTS programs were in the planning phases and missing elements that could make the programs more meaningful, such as student reflection or engaging community partners as equals. Together, the model and examples provide guidance for others who are interested in designing a new LTS program, or improving an existing one.

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Designing Value into Engineering Learning Through Service Activities Using a Blueprint Model

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Bielefeldt

Swan

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Service Learning as Scholarship of Engagement and Its Relationship to the Academic Reward Structure

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-Service-learning is an emerging paradigm in undergraduate education benefitting students, universities, and communities. Students benefit from the practical, hands-on experience of service utilizing the education received through their academic work; universities benefit from the good will and good publicity garnered by successful projects; communities benefit, as service-learning projects often aim to address real and pressing needs. But what of the faculty member whose task it is to identify, formulate and oversee these community projects? In this paper, the argument is made that servicelearning projects may potentially provide reward to tenure-track faculty members by inclusion in rank and tenure dossiers. Service-learning projects can be included within the Boyer Model of Scholarship under the scholarship classifications of Application, Teaching, or Engagement.The paper concentrates particularly on the Engagement classification. Additionally, risks to the faculty member choosing to use service-learning as a promotion or tenure tool are discussed. The authors' own service-learning activities are described and discussed as an example.Index Terms -Boyer Model of Scholarship, Community-Based Scholarship, Rank and Tenure, Service-Learning in Engineering.

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Designing Value into Engineering Learning Through Service Activities Using a Blueprint Model

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