CITL - Chris Rowland: Service Learning

Meet Your 2025 High Impact Practices (HIPs) Ambassadors

A high impact practice is a pedagogical approach which requires an investment of time and energy over an extended period that has unusually positive effects on student engagement in educationally purposeful behavior (Kuh, 2010). High impact practices are evidence-based teaching and learning practices that have been widely tested and shown to be beneficial for college students (Kuh, 2008).

Characteristics of high-impact activities include: setting appropriately high expectations of students; interaction with faculty and peers about substantive matters; experiences with diversity; frequent feedback; reflection and integrative learning; real-world applications; and demonstrated competence.

Meet Your 2025 HIP Ambassadors:

Chris Rowland from TCAT Jackson

Name: Christine Rowland

Institution: TCAT Jackson

Email: christine.rowland@tcatjackson.edu

Office Number: 731-424-0691

Degrees earned and institution(s): B.S. Organizational Leadership & English, Union University, Jackson TN

How long have you worked at your institution? 3 years

What is your teaching/research focus area(s)? Service based learning

What do you appreciate most about the HIP(s) that you have infused into the courses you teach?

I enjoy instilling a sense and appreciation of community and outreach into my students as we venture beyond the walls of the classroom to give of ourselves. I think it’s good for us all to realize it’s not just all about us – serving our communities is valuable, necessary, and can be an influential learning experience.

Chris Rowland is your HIP Ambassador for Service Learning

Minimum Definition of Practice-

Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Curriculum includes structured field-based “experiential learning” alongside community partners, which reinforces course learning outcomes. Within the TBR System, credit-bearing service-learning designated courses are incorporated into general education or college core requirements for a degree program.

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Getting Started with HIPs

A high impact practice is a pedagogical approach which requires an investment of time and energy over an extended period that has unusually positive effects on student engagement in educationally purposeful behavior (Kuh, 2010). High impact practices are evidence-based teaching and learning practices that have been widely tested and shown to be beneficial for college students (Kuh, 2008). Characteristics of high-impact activities include: setting appropriately high expectations of students; interaction with faculty and peers about substantive matters; experiences with diversity; frequent feedback; reflection and integrative learning; real-world applications; and demonstrated competence.

Want to learn more?

You can request that Dr. Heidi Leming come and present at your campus for in-service or other even.
View "Work Smarter, Not Harder: Simplifying HIPs" presentation (47 minutes)
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