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Julie E. Owen; Kristen Wright – New Directions for Student Services, 2025
How do we begin to assess the reciprocal impacts--or lack thereof--of community service on individuals and communities? Community engagement initiatives are increasingly valued as powerful educational tools and vehicles for social change. Yet, the task of measuring their outcomes remains complex. This article outlines core considerations in…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Service Learning, Outcomes of Education, Story Telling
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Meg E. Evans; Aaron T. George – New Directions for Student Services, 2025
Alternative break programs have long supported student growth, community engagement, and civic learning, yet Gen Z students--many who are deeply invested in justice and activism--tend to find these programs misaligned with their values. This chapter reimagines alternative breaks through seven strategies that center justice, reciprocity, and…
Descriptors: College Students, Service Learning, Civics, Student Attitudes