Author ORCID Identifier
Cully Garbers - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9247-3993
Roberts - https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7618-7850
Pracht - https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1626-5938
Abstract
Global education is becoming increasingly important in higher education institutions in the United States. Concurrently, service-learning is another educational activity becoming more popular in higher education institutions. Very little research has been done on the impact on the community from a service-learning perspective, especially as a part of a study abroad. The purpose of this study was to explore the impacts of a short-term service-learning study abroad program on the community partners (organizations) where students completed service-learning. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with leaders of organizations in Ireland who hosted students from the University of Florida during a study abroad program. Data were interpreted using Enos and Morton’s (2003) campus and community partnerships framework. Results revealed both transactional and transformational outcomes. Long-term impacts included cultural exchanges, the skill level of students, and moving partnerships forward. Recommendations for practice and research are provided.
Recommended Citation
Cully Garbers, C.,
Roberts, T.,
&
Pracht, D.
(2023). Organizations’ Perception of Service-Learning Study Abroad Programs and Transformational Partnerships.
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 11(1), 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1372
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