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Nielsen, J. Cody; Small, Jenny L. – Journal of College and Character, 2019
In an unpublished national research study, "Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identities in Higher Education," which evaluated how universities addressed issues of religious diversity on campus, interviews with university professionals, students, and community members revealed that the institutions that were successfully engaging in…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Spiritual Development, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Whitworth, Andrew – Computers & Education, 2012
This paper investigates a "grand" educational technology innovation through theoretical lenses inspired by Cervero and Wilson's (1994, 1998) work. Through taking this approach it is possible to show how ideas about the form of the innovation and perceptions of its ultimate "success" or "failure", varied between stakeholder groups. The project was…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Technology, College Faculty, Stakeholders
Meagher, Peter J. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The focus of this dissertation was the use of restorative justice practices in the collegiate setting. Some have expressed concern with the legal nature of campus conduct processes. Restorative practices have been implemented in criminal justice and K-12 settings and are seen by some as an antidote to overly legalistic campus conduct processes.…
Descriptors: Sanctions, Justice, Student Development, College Students
Barnett, Marina; Silver, Paula T.; Grundy, Trindy S. – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2009
This article describes a case example of a pedagogical approach that successfully integrates teaching technical skills, knowledge, and civic engagement. Students embarked on a semester-long project to assess the complexities of the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, develop a response to address the concerns of community constituents, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Implementation, College Instruction, Advocacy, Health Insurance
Durington, Matthew; Maddox, Camee; Ruhf, Adrienne; Gass, Shana; Schwermer, Justin – Metropolitan Universities, 2009
Since the fall of 2006 a number of Towson University students concentrating in the discipline of anthropology have been part of a civic engagement and service-learning project focusing on an historic African-American community in Baltimore. While the focus of the research project concentrates on the processes of gentrification, individual student…
Descriptors: Local History, Anthropology, Service Learning, Research Projects
Fleming, Jacqueline – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2012
In this important resource, Dr. Fleming (a noted expert in the field of minority retention) draws on educational evaluations she has developed in the course of her distinguished career. This book analyzes the common factors and the role institutional characteristics play in minority student retention to show what really works in increasing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Institutional Characteristics, Minority Group Students, School Holding Power

Wilson, Ann H. – About Campus, 2003
Even though the majority of college students are commuters, most colleges and universities are set up primarily to serve residential students. In an effort to address this inequity, Drexel University created an award-winning commuter program. The author describes how it got started and what it looks like. (Author)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Commuting Students, Higher Education

Dyer, Barbara A.; McClellan, Melanie A. – College Student Affairs Journal, 2002
This article describes one institution's efforts to improve the sense of campus community. Two years ago, the institution determined that this was a key to achieving the campus's goal of improving retention. The article details the planning process, examples of projects, and assessments. The report discusses how goals were achieved or not…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Community Development, Higher Education

Bauska, Barry; Phibbs, Philip – Educational Record, 1989
Freshman orientation programs at the University of Puget Sound, Dartmouth College, and Bard College are easing the trauma and stress that high-school graduates feel as they adjust to course work and campus social life. They are also enhancing retention rates, improving faculty teaching, and strengthening the sense of community. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Faculty, College Freshmen, College Students
Sawyer, Paul – Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 2009
Although a vibrant literature on the social justice advantages of writing service-learning programs has existed for many years, the focus has tended to be on specific projects and courses, often accompanied by an understandable suspicion that entrenched institutions like universities have interests inimical to radical social change. As a result,…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Writing Across the Curriculum, Social Change, Research Universities

Blake, J. Herman – Academe, 1985
A program at a small liberal arts college to reach a larger number of minority students is described. A climate of high academic expectations was created. By awakening the strengths that students brought with them to the university, these positive qualities motivated them to work on their deficits. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Disadvantaged, Higher Education

Pope, Raechele L.; And Others – Journal of College Student Development, 1997
Details the work of a task force charged with developing initiatives to integrate multicultural concerns into both higher education and a professional association. Outlines historical roots of the effort, lists goals, and proposes initiatives to enhance multiculturalism. It is hoped that such efforts will promote change in the student affairs…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, College Students, Cross Cultural Training

Carreathers, Kevin R.; And Others – New Directions for Student Services, 1996
Describes three retention programs for regularly admitted students of color. Outlines each program's history and inception; its funding, staffing, and facilities; how the program has become institutionalized and marketed. The key components of the program and assessment of program effectiveness are presented, as well as the crises encountered and…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Environment, College Students, Higher Education
Chadwick, Doug; And Others – 1977
Although higher education is often referred to as the "market place of ideas" traditional sex role stereotyping attitudes and behavior are pervasive and significantly reinforced in the collegiate environment. From previous research it has been demonstrated that, during the sophomore and junior year of college, crucial student life career decisions…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, College Environment, College Students, Higher Education

Ziegler, Dhyana; Hazeur, Camille – Thought and Action, 1989
White faculty members will promote the development of Black students when they understand that Blacks perceive specific behaviors as racist. The University of Tennessee secured funds to improve race relations through video technology in a project that allows faculty members to assess the impact of their racial attitudes and behaviors. (MLW)
Descriptors: Blacks, College Environment, College Faculty, College Students