Publications

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Selected Books & Articles on Service Learning

  • Kilmer, M., Hong, M., Akakpo, V., Hawley, T., Randolph, D., Huetter, S., Reichel, A., Bowden, M. (2025). The effect of animal-assisted therapy on posocial behavior and emotional regulation in autistic children with varying verbal abilities: A Pilot Study. PLOS One, vol. 20, no. 7, 2025, e0326085. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326085
  • Gregus, S. J., Craig, J. T., Rodriguez, J. H., Pastrana, F. A., & Cavell, T. A. (2015). Lunch Buddy Mentoring for Children Victimized by Peers: Two Pilot Studies. Journal of Applied School Psychology31(2), 167–197. https://doi.org/10.1080/15377903.2015.1025172
  • Astin, A. W., Vogelgesang, L. J., Ikeda, E. K., & Yee, J. A. (2000). How service-learning affects students. Los Angeles, CA: Pine Forge Press.
  • Barber, B., Higgins, R., Smith, J., Ballou, J., Dedrick, J., & Downing, K. (1997). Democratic theory and civic measurement: A report on the measuring citizenship project. Rutgers, NJ: Walt Whitman Center.
  • Batchelder, T., & Root, S. (1994).  Effects of an undergraduate program to integrate academic learning and service: Cognitive, prosocial cognitive, and identity outcomes. Journal of Adolescence, 17, 341-355.
  • Boss, J. (1994). The effect of community service work on the moral development of college ethics students. Journal of Moral Education, 23(2), 183-198.
  • Boyle-Blaise, M., & Kilbane, J. (2000).  What really happens? A look inside service-learning for multicultural teacher education. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 7, 54-64.
  • Bringle, R., & Kremer, J. (1993). An evaluation of an intergenerational service-learning project for undergraduates. Educational Gerontologist, 19, 407-416.
  • Brown, S., Kim, W., & Pinhas S. (2005). Texas Title IV service learning evaluation, 2004-05. Denver, CO: RMC Research Corporation. 
  • Cohen, J., & Kinsey, D. (1994).  Doing good and scholarship. Journalism Education, 4-14.
  • Exley, R. (1996).  Commitment to community: Service-learning at Miami-Dade Community College. New Directions for Community Colleges, 93, 35-41. 
  • Eyler, J., Giles, D., & Braxton, J. (1997).  The impact of service-learning on college students. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 4, 5-15.
  • Giles, D., & Eyler, J. (1994).  The impact of a college community service laboratory on students’ personal, social, and cognitive outcomes. Journal of Adolescence, 17, 327-339.
  • Greene, D., & Diehm, G. (1995).  Educational and service outcomes of a service integrated effort. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 2, 54-62.
  • Hecht, D. (2003).  The missing link: Exploring the context of learning in service learning. In Deconstructing Service-Learning. Information Age Publishing.
  • Hoy, A., & Meisel, W. (2008).  Civic engagement at the center: Building democracy through integrated co-curricular and curricular experiences. Washington, DC: American Association of Colleges and Universities. 
  • Jones, S., & Abes, E. (2004).  Enduring influences of service learning on college students’ identity development. Journal of College Student Development, 45, 149-166.
  • Keen, C., & Hall, K. (2008).  Post-graduation service and civic outcomes for high financial need students of a multi-campus, co-curricular service-learning college program. Journal of College and Character, 10.
  • Laird, M., & Black, S. (1999).  Service learning evaluation project: Program effects for at-risk students. San Francisco, CA: Quest International. 
  • Mabry, J. (1998).  Pedagogical variations in service learning and student outcomes: How time, contact, and reflection matter. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 5, 32-47.
  • Markus, G., Howard, J., & King, D. (1993).  Integrating community service and classroom instruction enhances learning: Results from an experiment. Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 15, 410-19.
  • Melchior, A. (1995).  National evaluation of Serve-America: Final report. Waltham, MA: Center for Human Resources, Brandeis University.
  • Melchior, A. (1998). National evaluation of Learn and Service America school and community-based program. Waltham, MA: Center for Human Resources, Brandeis University.
  • Moely, B., McFarland, M., Miron, D., Mercer, S., & Illustre, V. (2002).  Changes in college students’ attitudes and intentions for civic involvement as a function of service-learning experiences. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 9(1), 18-26.
  • Myers-Lipton, S. J. (1998).  Effect of a comprehensive service-learning program on college students’ civic responsibility. Teaching Sociology, 26, 243-58.
  • Rice, K., & Brown, J. (1998). Transforming educational curriculum and service learning. Journal of Experiential Education, 21, 140-146.
  • Seider, S. C., Rabinowicz, S. A., & Gillmor, S. C. (2011). The impact of philosophy and theology service-learning experiences upon the public service motivation of participating college students. The Journal of Higher Education, 82(5), 597-628.
  • Weiler, D., LaGoy, A., Crane, E., & Rovner, A. (1998).  An evaluation of K-12 Service Learning in California. Emeryville, CA: RPP International.