Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the factors influencing community partner collaboration in service-learning projects through a predictive model based on student competencies and project outcomes. Data was collected from 183 community organizations (80.62% response rate) partnering with a large public university in the Intermountain West. The research assessed 13 student professional competencies and 2 project value metrics across 16 service-learning course sections involving 565 students and 12 faculty members from six departments. Using Ordinary Least Squares regression analysis, the study investigated how student professional competencies and project quality influence community partners' likelihood to engage in future collaborations. The findings aim to enhance understanding of successful service-learning partnerships and provide insights for improving program design and implementation. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on effective service-learning practices and community engagement in higher education.
Author: Jonathan H. Westover
Institution: Utah Valley University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408493557