Times Are A-Changing
Civic Engagement Policy and Advocacy Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Community, Access, and Professional Pathways Division LEAD Initiative Student Government Student Leadership Programs Graduate Mid-Level New Professional
June 24, 2015
Violence against women. Police brutality. Sexual assault. Immigration laws. Within the last year, college and university administrators have responded to a range of high-profile incidents that have prompted students to hold protests, marches, teach-ins, and sit-ins on campus and beyond. Today's student activisits are quicker than ever to take a stand on disagreements on institutional decisions or changes--with or without the full backing of the campus community. Technology, traditional media, and tightened timelines are fueling more widespread participation and the call for more immediate institutional responses.
