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Pritchard, Ivor A. – About Campus, 2001
Increasingly students are coming to campus with a range of experience in community services and are often ready for an expanded role. Some may consider ways to improve or reform the institutions where they serve. This article discusses the role of the campus in building on a student's experience in order to provide more ambitious programs. (JDM)
Descriptors: College Students, Community Services, Educational Experience, Higher Education

Lucas-Tauchar, Frances – About Campus, 1996
Offers a former U.S. president's reflections on service and its role in higher education. Discusses personal experiences that shaped his views on service and examines ways in which colleges and universities can promote student service learning. Outlines some of the skills gained through service work and covers other issues. (RJM)
Descriptors: College Role, College Students, Higher Education, Learning Strategies

Astin, Alexander W. – About Campus, 1996
Offers reflections on a former president's remarks concerning service and describes what one university organization is learning about volunteerism and community service on campus. Identifies likely participants in service projects and discusses the benefits of service; ways to promote service participation, service and leadership; and service and…
Descriptors: College Role, College Students, Higher Education, Learning Strategies