ERIC Number: EJ736845
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Sep
Pages: 7
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Collaborative Service Learning: A Winning Proposition for Industry and Education
Crutsinger, Christy A.; Pookulangara, Sanjukta; Tran, Gina; Duncan, Kim
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v96 n3 p46-52 Sep 2004
Collaboration between industry and academia creates a win-win situation for individuals and communities. Through innovative partnering, students apply knowledge to real-world situations, institutions increase program visibility, and businesses receive innovative solutions to complex problems. This article provides a roadmap for implementing a service-learning project in a retail organization including project development, implementation, and evaluation. Both advantages and disadvantages of service learning are presented.
Descriptors: Service Learning, Partnerships in Education, Industry, Consumer Education, Program Implementation, School Business Relationship, Case Studies, Program Evaluation, Clothing
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 400 North Columbus Street, Suite 202, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-706-4600.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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