Calling All Students? Assessment of Students Enrolling in ETHOS Immersions, Semester of Service, and the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program

Kennedy Union 207Nearly 150 students have enrolled in ETHOS Immersions, Semester of Service, and the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program since the Spring 2018 semester, the beginning of the assessment period. It has not been clear whether these students are similar to other UD students in their respective majors or if they are different, perhaps in past experiences of community service or leadership positions, or in demographic factors. As educators, we are curious whether we are “preaching to the choir” of students who are already more involved in civic engagement than their peers, or if we are reaching more typical students.In this session, presenters will discuss findings of comparisons of students enrolling in these community-engaged learning (CEL) courses to control groups. We will invite reflection on the role of CEL in holistic education and have a conversation about the implications of our findings on the university’s success in educating the whole person.