For us, by us: Exploring constructions of student activism and university support

Across the country, identity-based activist movements have impacted the mobilization of student activists on college campuses. This article focuses on students’ construction of activism and their perceptions of support from administration, faculty, and staff. The researchers employed a constructivis...

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Published inHigher education politics & economics Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 239 - 260
Main Authors Ruiz, Berenice Andaluz, Cheng, Kai-Wei, Terrell, B. Cheree Copeland, Lewis, Kevin A, Mattern, Maxwell C, Wright, Anthony M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Norfolk STAR Scholars Network 01.01.2017
Higher Education Politics & Economics
Subjects
Activism
College administration
College Faculty
College students
Intersectionality
Social change
Stakeholders
Student Attitudes
Student Experience
Student Participation
Student School Relationship
Teacher Student Relationship
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:Across the country, identity-based activist movements have impacted the mobilization of student activists on college campuses. This article focuses on students’ construction of activism and their perceptions of support from administration, faculty, and staff. The researchers employed a constructivist framework and revealed four domains highlighting student’s experiences with activism on campus. Our recommendations describe ways campus stakeholders can better support student efforts for social change.
ISSN:2577-7270
2577-7289
DOI:10.32674/hepe.v3i2.11