Partnerships for Service-Learning

This essential guide for educators and community organizers provides a comprehensive look at how to build truly reciprocal campus-community partnerships through service-learning programs. Kelshaw presents sophisticated case studies that move beyond traditional volunteer models to demonstrate how genuine knowledge exchange can transform both educational institutions and the communities they serve. The book offers practical frameworks for developing partnerships where both campuses and community organizations contribute equally and benefit mutually from their collaboration.

What sets this work apart is its unwavering focus on democratic principles and the transformative potential of service-learning when approached as a two-way street rather than a charitable endeavor. Community leaders and academic administrators will find particularly valuable insights in the detailed examples of successful collaborations that have created lasting impact. This resource proves indispensable for anyone serious about building educational partnerships that truly serve both students and communities through meaningful, reciprocal engagement.