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Bazemore-James, Cori; Boyd, Beth – New Directions for Student Services, 2021
This article delves into the uniquely layered barriers faced by mixed-race Indigenous college students in campus environments. Observations are provided on how to decolonize our practices to better support their identity development and inclusion.
Descriptors: Multiracial Persons, Indigenous Populations, College Students, Barriers
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Scott, David A.; Livingston, Wade G.; Havice, Pamela A.; Cawthon, Tony W. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2012
Young men struggle with privilege and oppression in college and university residence halls just as they do in other educational and social contexts. While discussions and research about adolescent and adult identity development continue, little attention has focused on how a male student's identity development can impact residence life cultures on…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Students, Males, Attitudes
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Yazedjian, Ani; Toews, Michelle L.; Sevin, Tessara; Purswell, Katherine E. – Journal of College Student Development, 2008
This study used focus group interviews to explore 22 students' definitions of and strategies for college success. Students' narratives revealed their definitions of success were multifaceted and encompassed how they were doing academically, their degree of social integration, and their perceived ability to navigate the college environment. In…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Focus Groups, Academic Achievement, College Environment
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Guiffrida, Douglas A. – Teachers College Record, 2009
Background/Context: Although theories of human development often play a central role in K-12 pedagogical practices, evidence suggests that developmental theories have not been used extensively to understand the college transition process or to develop programs to support students during these transitions. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Racial Identification, Motivation, Individual Development
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Willimon, William H. – Educational Record, 1997
If higher education is to contribute to society's betterment, it must aim to produce people of character. This requires basic principles of liberal arts education including time, an appropriate setting, opportunity for observation, and conversation. Religious faith also makes a contribution. Although many colleges and universities attempt to…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, College Environment, College Role, College Students
Law School Survey of Student Engagement, 2007
The Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) documents dimensions of quality in legal education and provides information about law student participation in effective educational activities that law schools and other organizations can use to improve student learning. This paper presents select findings from the 2007 survey administration,…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Legal Education (Professions), Law Students, Law Schools