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The Australian Catholic University and DePaul University (Chicago) service-learning partnership

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Title: The Australian Catholic University and DePaul University (Chicago) service-learning partnership
Authors: M.A. Pink, H. Rosing, S.C. Jones
Source: RIDAS. Revista Iberoamericana de Aprendizaje-Servicio. :136-148
Publisher Information: Edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona, 2022.
Publication Year: 2022
Subject Terms: 4. Education, 05 social sciences, 0503 education
Description: In this paper, we report on the service-learning partnership between Australian Catholic University and DePaul University (Chicago) and how this partnership has enriched the scholarship of service-learning for both institutions. Using a case study methodology, we explore how two large Catholic Higher Education Institutions (CHEIs) with similar, yet distinct missions have partnered to learn about each other’s approaches and contexts. Since 2018, the SteansCenter for Community-Based Service-learning and Community Service Studies (DePaul) and ACU Engagement, the central agency responsible for supporting the extensive service-learning program at ACU, have met to discuss their programs and explore opportunities for collaboration. These discussions have led to new understandings and translations in the pedagogical terminology across Australian and US contexts and the identification of how mission coherence can inform partnerships between CHEIs. The partnership has also led to ongoing collaborations that have furthered the service-learning mission and institutionalisation of both universities. The paper concludes by reflecting upon the value of partnerships between CHEIs across national boundaries and the value of mutually exploring mission, principles, and practice as the field seeks further institutionalisation of service-learning. That is, service-learning for the mutual benefit and transformation of the community and university.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2339-9341
DOI: 10.1344/ridas2021.12.14
Access URL: https://revistes.ub.edu/index.php/RIDAS/article/download/38014/36553
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi...........09bb348302b2f4f3d0a3b0c6615d8aff
Database: OpenAIRE
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ISSN:23399341
DOI:10.1344/ridas2021.12.14