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Evaluation of an Action-Research Project by University Environmental Volunteers
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Raimondo, Ana Maria; Monti, Alejandro J. A.; Perales-Palacios, F. Javier; Gutiérrez-Pérez, José – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2017
The university volunteer programs in Argentina encourage entrepreneurship culture through the development of innovative socio-environmental projects that promote a joint effort between the different administrations of the State, the universities and regional social organizations. One, called "environment and social inclusion" has been…
Descriptors: Action Research, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Research Projects
Alternative Spring Break at the Savannah College of Art and Design: Engaging Art and Design Students in Community Service
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Hoey, J. Joseph; Feld-Gore, Jeffrey A. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2014
This chapter describes the impact of an alternative spring break program on students at the Savannah College of Art and Design over a set of years as well as its effectiveness as a service-learning tool.
Descriptors: Student Participation, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Application of IMPLAN to Extension Programs: Economic Impacts of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Spending
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Kerna, Ashley; Frisvold, George; Jacobs, Laurel; Farrell, Vanessa A.; Houtkooper, Linda; Misner, Scottie – Journal of Extension, 2015
Many Extension programs are turning to the input-output software IMPLAN to demonstrate economic impacts. IMPLAN is a powerful tool that can be used to estimate the total economic activity associated with an industry, event, or policy. One possible application, therefore, is to use program spending data to estimate the economic effects of…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Input Output Analysis, Economic Impact, Economic Development
Creating an Organizational Framework for Assessment of Student Engagement
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Duby, Paul B.; Ganzert, Charles F.; Bonsall, David L. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2014
This chapter is a case study of one institution's effort to institutionalize a process through which student development is promoted through active engagement with the community.
Descriptors: Student Participation, Case Studies, Student Development, School Community Programs
Economic Development Program, California Community Colleges: ED>Net 1998-1999 Annual Report.
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California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Economic Development Coordination Network (EDNet). – 2000
This report describes economic development programs operated by California Community Colleges during fiscal year 1998-1999. Report highlights include: (1) 60 of 107 community colleges (48 of 72 districts) operated an economic development program; (2) eight economic development programs engaged primarily in delivering training and technical…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Labor Force Development, Program Evaluation
Constructing Knowledge and Training Curricula about Early Childhood Care and Development in Canadian Aboriginal Communities.
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Ball, Jessica; Pence, Alan – 2001
The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) (Saskatchewan) and the University of Victoria (British Columbia) developed a bicultural postsecondary training curriculum in early childhood care and development that incorporated both Euro-Western and Aboriginal knowledge. Since the MLTC sought curricula using representative Cree and Dene cultures rather than…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, College Programs, Culturally Relevant Education