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Southern Freight Rates In Transition (William H. Joubert, 1949), Truman C. Bigham

Florida Law Review

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Making The World A Better Place: Meaningful, Reciprocal Service Learning In Costa Rica, Nora Geer

Capstone Collection

Despite the countless benefits that international service learning can present to host communities and student service learners, current service learnings offerings for undergraduate students remain relatively limited in quantity and intentionality. Unless international service learning programs lead with reciprocity, meaning, and sustainability, their pitfalls may exceed their advantages, resulting in an industry that leaves both communities and student participants necessitating more. The following proposed program in Costa Rica plans to lead by example, remedying service learning’s greatest shortcomings by making community relationship building its utmost priority, emphasizing cross-cultural exchange between students and community members, and offering service projects that fill …

Exploring Self-Efficacy: Key Influences Shaping First Year Students’ Self Belief During Their First Semester Abroad, Isabella Lena Agostino

Capstone Collection

Guided by Albert Bandura’s self-efficacy theory, this research explores the four primary sources of self-efficacy—mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and physiological and emotional states—and their impact on first-year students’ belief in their ability to navigate the challenges of studying and living in an international context. By examining the sources of self-efficacy, the study provides an understanding of the factors that support or hinder students’ self-efficacy during their transition and experience in a new environment.

Using a mixed methods approach, self-efficacy levels were assessed through the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE), followed by semi-structured interviews that provided qualitative insights into …

This Is What I Believe...Justicia, Victoria Navarro Benavides

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This reflective piece explores my personal and professional investment in being a social justice educator and student affairs professional. I position myself at the center of my work and recognize the role culture, identity, and familia1 continue to play in shaping my life and career. As a Chicana educator, the struggle for more just educational environments remains a central part of who I am and what I do. Using lived experiences and critical frameworks, such as critical race theory and critical multiculturalism, I capture my understanding of social justice or justicia2 as it relates to my first year of graduate …

New Directions For Alcohol Interventions As Sanctions, Brendon M. Soltis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This study examines the efficacy of TRAC 1, alcohol educational session. The results will determine if the class stimulates behavior change and will provide implications to modify the program model. The participants (n=24) have been found responsible for an alcohol policy violation and as a result attended an alcohol class in the past academic year. The data analysis grouped survey questions into clustered themes: behavior change, knowledge retention, and the conduct process experience. Within each theme, demographic variables were used as lenses to hone in on certain population experiences as well as address issues of diversity, equity, and social justice. …

Alone But Not Lonely, Tracy Phutikanit

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photo depicts a solitary figure sitting cross-legged on the floor at the end of a book aisle of the Seattle Public Library's Central Library location, engrossed in reading.

Abbeyglen Castle, Kassie Chapel

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photo titled "Abbeyglen Castle" captures the charming Abbeyglen Castle in Clifden, Ireland, surrounded by lush greenery

College Access And Success: Transition And Mentorship Programs, Simone-Calais Staley, Lakeisha Jackson, Victoria Navarro Benavides, Jasmine Reyes

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper highlights best practices of key transition and mentorship programs from around the nation. Three of the programs examined are facilitated nationally including TRIO, Upward Bound, and GEAR UP. The fourth program, the PUENTE Project, is operated at the state level in California. Each program’s history and service model have been examined as well as the best practices and areas of improvement for the program. Throughout this study, student services in addition to social and cultural capital possessed by underrepresented students are emphasized. Professionals across various industries may say that there are too many programs with similar missions and …

Meaning-Making In Relation To Institutional Mission And Student Conduct, Lakeisha Jackson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper examines the dynamic that exists between student conduct, meaning-making, and institutional policies. Students on college campuses across the U.S. agree to abide by a certain set of behavioral expectations upon enrollment. These policies and community standards are determined by the institution and can vary greatly depending on institutional type. Yet, regardless of the variance in the different code of conduct policies by institution type, students learn how to be a part of a procedure that mitigates conflict. Student affairs professionals are in a unique position in being at the intersection of all of these relationships, processes, and procedures. …

Behind Colored Lines: Exploring Gender Identity Development For Queer Students Of Color, Cobretti D. Williams

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

While institutions of higher learning are seeking ways to optimize diversity efforts, there is a specific absence in support for students with intersecting identities. For queer students of color, developing in multiple communities, while experiencing internalized oppression, can be a difficult task without proper commitment from colleges and universities. Considering the cultural identities of many queer students of color, socialization, and enforcement of cultural norms can restrict opportunities to enact and acknowledge inclusive gender practices and exploration. In order to learn about the experiences of queer students of color and their exploration of gender identity and expression, a qualitative study …

The Crisis Of A New Gender Gap: Male Underrepresentation In Liberal Arts Higher Education, Zachary T. Gerdes

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Women outnumber men in college attendance for the first time in United States history. Research to date has shown that while male privilege persists in the U.S. regarding some aspects of society (e.g., disproportionate numbers of men in leadership positions), men as a whole are decreasingly represented in institutions of higher learning. Liberal arts and Jesuit colleges maintain an even wider gender gap. Particularly, men of color and men from low socioeconomic backgrounds are at an increasing disadvantage in regards to admissions and scholarship review practices. The educational, biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to lack of male achievement are …

Lummi Point, Amy Bergstrom

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photo showcase a view of Lummi Island (near Bellingham, WA) between trees on a sunny day.

Dawn Of A New Day, Kassie Chapel

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photo depicts the sculpture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. at dawn.

The Collegia Program: A Home Away From Home, Brian M. Wasserman

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), the cost of college tuition, room, and board increased 42% at public institutions and 31% at private, not-for-profit institutions (U.S. Department of Education, 2012). Further, data indicate more students are choosing to live off campus (U.S. Department of Education, 1991, 2013). Yet most colleges and universities lack robust systems of support for these underserved student populations. The Collegia Program at Seattle University represents an effective program that promotes commuter and transfer student success and persistence by meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of this population of students.

Sunflowers, Kassie Chapel

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photo features a close-up of a sunflower with vibrant yellow petals and a dark central disc, set against a blurred background of colorful hues.

Retention Theory, Academic Advising, And Orientation: A Literature Review, Katrina Anaya, Kelly Carr

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The purpose of this paper is to review current and applicable literature on student retention. Retention is defined as the ability of a college or university to graduate the students who initially enroll (Berger, Ramirez, & Lyon, 2012). First, retention theory and current research is explored. Then, this report focuses on academic advising and first-year orientation as it relates to student retention. Academic advising is a traditionally underestimated component of retention that is further explored in this paper. Additionally, first-year orientation creates a commitment to the institution of higher education early on in students’ academic careers. Both of these topics …

On Jesuit Education: A Reflection On The Ignatian Pedagogy And Its Relation To The Student Affairs Profession, Douglas B. Mcacy

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper offers a reflection on Jesuit education and the teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Loyola was the founder of the Society of Jesus, a sect of Catholicism established through Papal approval some 450 years ago. The Society of Jesus places a strong emphasis on the search for knowledge and truth, education of the mind, body, and spirit, and a life of service for and with others. Through this reflection, connections can be made to living one’s own life in a way congruent with the fundamental principles set forth by the Society of Jesus.

The Profession, Politics, And The Pipeline: The Mentoring Experiences Of Women Of Color In Student Affairs, Lakeisha Jackson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper examines the mentoring experiences of women of color in student affairs and how that impacts their pipeline through the profession. The participants in this study are all alumnae of the same master’s program and work in various functional areas. The particular focus of this study is on women who are newer in their careers and can provide a more recent look at their experience entering the professional pipeline and how they are using mentoring to navigate a multitude of issues. The literature provides insight into professional development within the field, what this looks like for women of color …

Adult Basic Education: An Exploration Of The Past, Present And Potential Future, Ashley Bradley Bradley

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This literature review explores the complex and often marginalized field of adult basic education (ABE). Through a social justice and empowerment lens, it examines the participants and educators engaged in ABE, as well as overarching theoretical orientations that support the field. Through an examination of past, present, and potential future issues of ABE, this analysis uncovers areas of critical focus for adult educators, leaders, and policy makers. Potential future issues discussed include migration and demographic changes in the United States, issues of technological advances and barriers, and the importance of evidence and needs-based programming and assessment. By increasing research in …

St. Patrick’S Cathedral, Kassie Chapel

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photo shows St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland, with a low-angle view of vibrant tulips and The cathedral’s Gothic architecture is prominent under a bright blue sky in the background

Graduate Students And On-Campus Engagement, Lakeisha Jackson, Victoria Navarro Benavides, Jacqueline Saarenas

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Research focusing on graduate student attrition, services, and needs is slim. Scholars investigating experiences of graduate students have attributed this gap in research to the limited number of master’s- and doctoral-level students who attend universities (Cooke, Sims, & Peyrefitte, 1995). With Seattle University enrolling approximately 2,000 graduate students as of October 2012 and steadily increasing the amount of graduate degrees awarded per academic year since 2008, the university benefits from learning about the diverse needs of this population (Seattle University, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). The purpose of this quantitative study is to understand graduate student experience at Seattle University. More …

Angel At Dawn, Bruce B. Mann

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The photograph "Angel at Dawn" captures a striking silhouette of a carved wooden angel against the soft hues of a dawning sky in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

What's Race Really Got To Do With It? Investigating (In)Equity In Education Through A Critical Social Lens, Ester Sihite

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

In a nation that is increasingly becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, educational literature and practice still lacks critical investigation of how systems have fared in supporting the success of historically marginalized students of color. Through an examination of contemporary literature using a critical framework, this paper presents overviews of key factors contributing to educational inequities in the education pipeline: historical legislation, funding structures, and psychosocial attitudes and paradigms of educators. Discussion of these elements bears implications for policymakers and educators and renders possibilities for critical analysis-driven change that can foster greater opportunities for educational success for students of color.

Listening To Your Call: A Perspective On Leadership For Social Justice, Jacob L. Diaz

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

“Vocation at its deepest level is, ‘This is something I can’t not do, for reasons I’m unable to explain to anyone else and don’t fully understand myself but that are nonetheless compelling.’” (Palmer, I am honored to have been asked to submit a reflective piece to this year’s MAGIS: A Student Development Journal. For the purpose of this piece, I offer that we must remain true to our callings if we are to help our institutions behave in a more socially just and inclusive manner. In this spirit, I will share a bit about my own calling.

Water & Fire, Tracy Phutikanit

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Editors' Note, Sophie Boyer, Eden C. Tullis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Table Of Contents, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Mission Of Magis, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Editorial Board, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Magis Volume 8 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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