Among other responsibilities, many college student governments (SGs) are responsible for overseeing student fees as part of their operation (Miles et al., 2008). In 2018 around 32% of SG presidents reported being very or extremely influential on decisions involving student life and student fees (Templeton et al., 2018). At some institutions, SGs…

This study critically analyzes White male college student narratives regarding racial joking. Through semi-structured interviews, 29 participants described a pattern of behavior and rationalization: they heard and told racist jokes frequently; the jokes were framed as not racist; and the jokes were told only among White people, because the…

Young adults attending college are especially susceptible to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to high rates of risky sexual behaviour. Many college students are aware of the disease risks involved in vaginal and anal intercourse with heterosexual partners; however, only 35% of sexually active students reported condom use. Data from this…

Domestic violence (DV), formerly considered as a private matter, is now recognized as a global social, health, and human rights issue. The acknowledgment of DV as such varies by geography and marital status (e.g., dating and same-sex relationships are not immune). Surveys around the globe suggest that DV is common among college students. A recent,…

Notes that the postsecondary institution, disabled student, and sometimes the state vocational rehabilitation agency need to understand their separate yet interdependent responsibilities. Discusses federal rules and regulations that require provision of academic adjustments and auxiliary aids for disabled students. (Author/NB)

Addresses issue of sexual harassment on academic campus. Includes definitions of sexual harassment; guidelines for determining when sexual harassment has occurred; explanation of employer/employee responsibility in cases of sexual harassment; and strategies designed to prevent or remedy sexual harassment. (Author)

Examined college student attitudes toward women and attribution of responsibility for acquaintance rape. Findings from 417 students revealed that, in situations described in scenarios, male college students were more likely to assign responsibility to the woman. They more strongly believed that the woman wanted to have sexual intercourse and that…

Annual informal conversational interviews (ten years) explore how young adults (N=39) take on responsibility, manage their affairs effectively, develop confidence, integrate and maintain identity, create meaning and organize experience, and make informed decisions in the face of societal demands and challenges. Higher education's role in promoting…

College students (175 females and 57 males) at 2 large universities completed the College Student Reasons for Living Inventory. Females endorsed reasons for living choices more strongly than males. Subjects self-reporting greater suicidal risk had a lower mean CSRFLI score than those at the lower level of suicidal risk. (FC)