This paper investigates the motivations and strategies employed in the establishment of a comprehensive 'Student Leadership' initiative within a large secondary school situated in Bradford. The central focus lies in the integration of 'Student Voice' throughout the institution. The paper explores the structural elements of the 'Student Council'…

Background: Self-leadership is of significant importance to the growth and development of college students. However, few studies have systematically examined how teachers and college students can work together to cultivate the self-leadership of college students. Aims: Based on the social cognitive theory, this paper aims to propose and teste a…

University Students' psychological well-being can impact their health, academic performance, retention, and ability to complete university. Participation in peer mentoring well-being programs has been found to help improve student outcomes. This study aimed to explore student mentors' experiences of a co-designed university student peer-to-peer…

College students play a pivotal role in governance efforts in higher education. From student government and student associations to student regents and trustees, it is common for institutions--and systems--to engage students in the governance process (Lozano, 2020; Lozano & Hughes, 2017; May, 2010). This article highlights the noteworthy…

This study employs a bibliometric analysis to comprehensively explore 278 publications in student leadership from 1930 to 2023, mapping the literature in the field and revealing research trends, themes and potential areas of research. This study applied the biblioMagika tool and OpenRefine to clean and harmonise the messy data. The biblioMagika…

This article advocates the inclusion of the arts, and specifically, art activism, as a beneficial pedagogical approach to leadership development. Focus is given to using examples of art activism to introduce the student leader activist identity continuum (SLAIC), the exploration of leadership identity, and situating activism as transformative…

The purpose of this study was to explore how peer support schemes can be used to facilitate meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging for underrepresented students. Using three case studies, the study explored and compared peer support leaders' narratives about their experiences at three universities: one in the United Kingdom (UK), one in…

Understanding students' emerging roles in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is critical for promoting regulated learning processes and supporting learning at both individual and group levels. However, it has been challenging to disentangle individual performance from group-based deliverables. This study introduces new learning…

Background/purpose: Nature-based schools merge environmental learning with character education, cultivating future-ready students through holistic, nature-driven growth. This study aims to examine students' character profiles in nature-based schools. Materials/methods: This study employed a qualitative case study method. The participants were…

This article explores how storytelling and media praxis empower Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students, faculty, and staff in higher education. Through narrative inquiry and critical race theory, the authors explore leadership for liberation, emphasizing the importance of representation, intersectionality, and social justice. Using…

Scholars explain low levels of social engagement of disadvantaged students as self-isolation because they are endowed with lower levels of cultural and social capital. It renders a hopeless class reproduction conclusion, and it also reflects an implicit assumption that students engage academically and socially in parallel. To contribute both…