Service and Philanthropy as College Student Activism for Fraternity and Sorority Members

2022 ◽  
pp. 549-564
Author(s):  
Ashley Tull
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
College Student ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Student Activism ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
Student Behaviors ◽  
Student Protest ◽  
College Student Activism

College student activism is often thought of as a problem to be dealt with, focusing on the potentially damaging role that student protest can take on a campus. Activism, however, can be defined in a multitude of ways, including how students express themselves in their commitment to others. This notion of community service or service learning has taken on a major role on many college campuses, and can highlight the powerful and positive impact of student activism. This chapter explores the role of service and philanthropy as mechanisms for college students to express their beliefs and commitments to others. Specifically exploring those student behaviors in fraternities and sororities, activism among undergraduates can be a tremendous asset to an institution, to a community, and ultimately, to the students themselves.

Service and Philanthropy as College Student Activism for Fraternity and Sorority Members

2019 ◽  
pp. 196-216
Author(s):  
Ashley Tull
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
College Student ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Student Activism ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
Student Behaviors ◽  
Student Protest ◽  
College Student Activism

College student activism is often thought of as a problem to be dealt with, focusing on the potentially damaging role that student protest can take on a campus. Activism, however, can be defined in a multitude of ways, including how students express themselves in their commitment to others. This notion of community service or service learning has taken on a major role on many college campuses, and can highlight the powerful and positive impact of student activism. This chapter explores the role of service and philanthropy as mechanisms for college students to express their beliefs and commitments to others. Specifically exploring those student behaviors in fraternities and sororities, activism among undergraduates can be a tremendous asset to an institution, to a community, and ultimately, to the students themselves.

scholarly journals Higher education after neoliberalism: Student activism as a guiding light

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose M Cole ◽  
Walter F Heinecke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
College Student ◽  
Student Activism ◽  
Social Imaginary ◽  
Racial Justice ◽  
Creative Imagination ◽  
Student Activists ◽  
The Past ◽  
College Student Activism ◽  
Almost All

Contemporary college student activism has been particularly visible and effective in the past few years at US institutions of higher education and is projected only to grow in future years. Almost all of these protests and demands, while explicitly linked to social and racial justice, are sites of resistance to the neoliberalization of the academy. These activists are imagining a post-neoliberal society, and are building their demands around these potential new social imaginaries. Based on a discourse analysis of contemporary college student activist demands, to examine more closely the ways that student activists understand, resist, critique, and offer new alternatives to current (neoliberal) structures in higher education, it is suggested that student activists might be one key to understanding what’s next for higher education in a post-neoliberal context. The activists’ critiques of the structure of higher education reveal a sophisticated understanding of the current socio-political, cultural, and economic realities. Their demands show an optimistic, creative imagination that could serve educators well as we grapple with our first steps down a new road. Using their critiques and demands as a jumping-off point, this paper offers the blueprint for a new social imaginary in higher education, one that is focused on community and justice.

College Student Activism on Campus

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Michael T. Miller ◽  
Daniel P. Nadler
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
College Student ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Student Activism ◽  
College Student Development ◽  
Institutional Policy ◽  
National Context ◽  
College Student Activism ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Interest Of Learning

This chapter provides an overview of the definition of activism, highlighting the current national context for how activism is implemented and perceived, and then exploring how colleges and universities have begun to manage student activism, primarily in the interest of learning, but also in relation to risk management. The concept of managed activism tied to learning is explored against the background of college student development, and is also tied to public and institutional policy. The chapter concludes with a preface to the remainder of the book, noting the inter-relationship between activism and the larger world both on and off campus.

Activism and College Student Mental Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 628-643
Author(s):  
Abby L. Bjornsen-Ramig ◽  
Daniel B. Kissinger
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
College Student ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Student Activism ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Student Activists ◽  
College Student Activism ◽  
The 1960S

Activism on college campuses in the United States is a long-standing phenomenon rooted in the counterculture movements of the 1960s. Today, local, regional, and national issues and sociopolitical influences remain closely aligned with activism in higher education, with contemporary issues shaping student activism efforts on campus. College student activism ranges from organized marches and protests to more widespread social media campaigns, targeting issues ranging from inclusion and diversity to sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Involvement in activism can influence the mental health and overall wellness of college students who engage in these activities. This chapter focuses on contemporary activism in higher education, specifically as related to the potential impact of activism on the mental health and wellness of college student activists. Also discussed are implications for student affairs professionals, university-based mental health professionals, and higher education administrators.

scholarly journals The role of service-learning experiences in promoting flourishing among college-student youth mentors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Alyssa E. Maples ◽  
Anne Williams-Wengerd ◽  
Jacqueline E. Braughton ◽  
Kimberly L. Henry ◽  
Shelley A. Haddock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences

Financial Literacy of Indian Youth: A Study on the Twin Cities of Hyderabad–Secunderabad

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-147
Author(s):  
Mousumi Singha Mahapatra ◽  
Swati Alok ◽  
Jayasree Raveendran
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Twin Cities ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Status

A person’s capability to manage financial matters has become important in today’s world. Availability of different types of sophisticated financial products coupled with the complexity and increased uncertainty of the economy and financial markets have generated a strong move to measure and study financial literacy among investors. The present article aims to analyze the status of financial literacy of college students with three identified antecedents, namely, socio-demographic characteristics, parental influence and attitude towards financial planning. A sample of 425 students from various colleges of the Hyderabad–Secunderabad region was studied to understand the role of the identified antecedents on financial literacy. The results of logistic regression analysis support the hypothesis that financial literacy of Indian college students is influenced by their socio-demographic characters, parental influence and their attitude towards financial planning. While both socio-demographic and parental influences have a positive impact on financial literacy, attitude towards financial planning is observed to have a negative impact.

College and University Student Suicide

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 464-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Westefeld ◽  
Kimberly A. Whitchard ◽  
Lillian M. Range
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
College Student ◽  
Adolescent Suicide ◽  
Severe Trauma ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
University Student ◽  
General Phenomenon ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
College And University ◽  
Suicidal Attempts

Suicide among college and university students is unquestionably an important issue on the nation's college campuses. This is true not only because of the frequency of suicidal attempts/completions, but also because of the severe trauma often precipitated by suicide. Although there are numerous writings discussing the general phenomenon of suicide -and in particular child and adolescent suicide -less has been written concerning suicidal trends specifically among college students. Thus the purpose of this article will be to summarize the prominent literature in the area of college student suicide, provide a critical review, identify relevant themes, and discuss future directions.

scholarly journals Dictogloss as a Technique to Raise EFL College Students’ Knowledge of Grammar, Writing and the Comprehension of Meaning

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Liqaa Habeb Al-Obaydi ◽  
Fatima Raheem Al-Mosawi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Efl College Students ◽  
The Impact

Dictogloss is a classroom activity where all the four skills work together. The present study is an experimental one where a group of twelve students was taught by the researchers. The researchers train students to use dictogloss technique for twelve lectures. In each lecture, they used a new authentic text with a new focus on a specific role of grammar. The study aims at; finding out the impact of using dictogloss technique on Iraqi EFL college students’ knowledge of grammar, determining the impact of using dictogloss technique on Iraqi EFL college students’ improvement of writing, determining if there is any impact of using dictogloss technique on EFL college student’s comprehension of meaning and determining students’ attitudes toward using dictogloss in English language teaching. Four measurement tools were used in this study; an achievement test, a reflection sheet used at the end of each lecture, a questionnaire, and in addition to the teacher’s daily observation. Final results of the study clarify that there is a positive impact of dictogloss technique on the three variables in addition to the positive attitudes of students towards using dictogloss in English language teaching. So, the hypotheses of the study are rejected.

scholarly journals “They Never Told Me What to Expect, So I Didn't Know What to Do”: Defining and Clarifying the Role of a Community College Student

2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-40
Author(s):  
Melinda M. Karp ◽  
Rachel H. Bork
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
College Student ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
College Success ◽  
College Persistence ◽  
Community College Student ◽  
Student Role

Background Low community college completion rates are an area of concern for policymakers and practitioners. Although many students require developmental education upon entry, research suggests that even students who are deemed “college-ready” by virtue of their placement test scores or completion of developmental coursework may not earn a credential, suggesting that college readiness encompasses more than academic skill. Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide an empirically grounded description of the role of the community college student. Drawing on sociological role theory, we articulate the largely unspoken expectations, behaviors, and attitudes to which students must adhere if they are to be successful. In doing so, we begin to clarify a piece of the college success puzzle that has heretofore been underexamined. We also extend current literature on college persistence by integrating theories of psychosocial identity, social roles, and college persistence. Research Design The study uses qualitative data from semistructured interviews conducted with community college students (n = 97) and faculty and staff (n = 72) from a study of student success courses in three community colleges in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). We examined a subset of interview questions investigating the expectations that staff and faculty hold of community college students. We used analytic induction to categorize disparate expectations into discrete components of the community college student role. Findings Relying on sociological conceptions of the role, we find that the demands and expectations placed on community college students are different from other social positions with which individuals are familiar, particularly with regard to the level of fluidity and demands for self-awareness. We also identify four distinct components of the role of community college student: academic habits, cultural know-how, balancing multiple demands, and help seeking. Conclusions Our data clarify the nonacademic components of college success that contribute to academic readiness. We also find agreement between our data and other college persistence literature focused on other student populations. Our findings extend current understandings of the psychosocial transition to college by paying attention to the cultural elements of the community college student role. This paper concludes with suggestions for future research.

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