Shaun Prince's List: Service Learning

Service Learning was written by Kate McPherson, the Director of Project Service Leadership in Vancouver, WA. The article was written for "New Horizons For Learning" in October of 2005. It aims to encourage students to use their skills and knowledge outside the classroom. The article briefly states the difference between community service and service learning, as well as mentions the outcomes and potential uses of service learning projects.

National Dropout Prevention Center/Network provides a website targeting teachers and students by implementing various resources and ways to keep students interested in learning. Susan Sitaraman expresses how service learning projects may keep students from boredom and disatisfaction. She states why service learning is needed, what it is, benefits and the key elements of a successful program. The article was last updated on January 15, 2009.

Student service learning offers many educational and professional benefits for the adult returning to college. Enhancing Education: The Benefits of Service Learning was written by Lorie Witkop, whom completed her MA in Education at Michigan State University in 2003. The target audience of this article are current students and students returning to school. She cover why you should take part in service learning, how to find service learning projects, the benefits and how it benefits you after college.

This article was published in the University World News on February 24, 2008 in issue, 0017. The author, Anne Langworthy, is an executive member of the Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance. Anne covers the increasing popularity of service learning among college students.