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Experiences Of Students And Alumni Navigating Sexual Identity In Faith-Based Higher Education: A Qualitative Study, Mark A. Yarhouse, Holly Doolin, Kristina Watson, Melissa C. Campbell
Experiences Of Students And Alumni Navigating Sexual Identity In Faith-Based Higher Education: A Qualitative Study, Mark A. Yarhouse, Holly Doolin, Kristina Watson, Melissa C. Campbell
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
Students and alumni affiliated with faith-based institutions of higher education who experience same-sex attraction regardless of identity label or behavior (“sexual minorities”) shared some of their experiences in these unique settings. The results of this study are consistent with existing research in this area suggesting that sexual minorities may be a distinct group in several important ways. We reported on their experiences of milestone events, meaning-making associated with identity, and concerns about campus climate in light of a range of perspectives on religious doctrine and institutional policies.
Precursors To And Pathways Through Conversion: Catalytic Experiences Of Born Again Christian College Students, John D. Foubert, Matthew W. Brosi, Angela Watson, Dale R. Fuqua
Precursors To And Pathways Through Conversion: Catalytic Experiences Of Born Again Christian College Students, John D. Foubert, Matthew W. Brosi, Angela Watson, Dale R. Fuqua
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
Born again Christians are a significant religious population in the United States, and throughout the world. The process by which a born again identity is assumed is not clearly described in the research literature. Therefore, we asked 18 born again Christian college students a series of questions designed to uncover what led to their identity of being born again. Responses fell into three overarching themes. First, participants described exposure within relationships to God’s principles. Second, participants noted the influence of introspection and reflection on their lives apart from the influence of God. Third, participants had an active response in which …
Exploring The Relationship Between The Co-Curriculum And Academic Outcomes: A Methodology, Natalie Berger
Exploring The Relationship Between The Co-Curriculum And Academic Outcomes: A Methodology, Natalie Berger
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
Higher education is currently evaluating the value of non-academic components of four-year institutions, particularly in relation to their impact on academic outcomes. In evaluating these areas, new methodologies are consistently developed exploring the co-curriculum and academic outcomes. However, no methodologies exist that evaluate the relationship between student involvement and academic outcomes. The methodology outlined in this research develops a quantitative means of measuring the relationship between student involvement in the co-curriculum and academic outcomes abilities using two new measures. These measures were then tested for reliability and validity. The researcher collected and scored student essays, which measured student ability in …
Transforming Students: Fulfilling The Promise Of Higher Education, Beth K. Hale
Transforming Students: Fulfilling The Promise Of Higher Education, Beth K. Hale
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
How To Stay Christian In College, Britney N. Graber
How To Stay Christian In College, Britney N. Graber
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
The Invisible Wall: Exploring The Experiences Of African-American Students At Cccu Institutions, Timothy Young
The Invisible Wall: Exploring The Experiences Of African-American Students At Cccu Institutions, Timothy Young
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
African-American students who attend a CCCU institution do not complete their degrees as frequently as other student groups. The average gap at CCCU institutions between “overall and Black graduation rates is more than 19%. This is greater than the gap at other private institutions” (Smith, 2009a, p. 80). While the six-year graduation rate for African-American students at private universities averages 51%, colleges and universities in the CCCU average only 36%. CCCU graduation rates are 9.5% lower than other private institutions due to CCCU affiliation alone. “CCCU affiliation was the only variable to have a significantly more negative association with Black …
The Next Christians, Paul Stonecipher
The Next Christians, Paul Stonecipher
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Spiritual Formation In Emerging Adulthood: A Practical Theology For College And Young Adult Ministry, Taylor T. Smythe
Spiritual Formation In Emerging Adulthood: A Practical Theology For College And Young Adult Ministry, Taylor T. Smythe
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Program Model For Women’S Leadership Development And Career Success, Andrea N. Timmerman, Laura M. Rodeheaver-Van Gelder
Program Model For Women’S Leadership Development And Career Success, Andrea N. Timmerman, Laura M. Rodeheaver-Van Gelder
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
In our work with students in the residence halls, we identified a need for additional education regarding professional identity formation among female students. We have found a naivety in students regarding the current climate of the American workforce and potential challenges women may encounter in their career fields as it pertains to gender norms, gender-bias, and inequity. In thesis research by Timmerman (2013), it was found that the workforce climate remains bleak for female professionals. While women make up the majority of the American working population, very few hold management or senior-level positions within their field. Current research indicates that …
Organizational Leadership: Foundations & Practices For Christians, Brian T. Starr
Organizational Leadership: Foundations & Practices For Christians, Brian T. Starr
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
View From The Top: An Inside Look At How People In Power See And Shape The World, Kristen D. Tenhaken
View From The Top: An Inside Look At How People In Power See And Shape The World, Kristen D. Tenhaken
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Growth No. 14 (2015) - Full Issue
Growth No. 14 (2015) - Full Issue
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
The full issue of the fourteenth edition of Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development.