Another great #SAChat, this week on Student Activism on College Campuses (What are the trends) . Thank you to Derrick Robinson and Kevin Wright for MODing!
MOD Q1: How are students expressing their concerns through activism on your campus? #SAChat
A1: activism on our campus has been through counter protests #SAchat
— Matthew Jeffries (@msajeffries) May 4, 2017
A1 Seems like more online, and less in-person. #sachat
— Craig Z (@cz2day) May 4, 2017
MOD Q2: How as a student affairs professional you’ve learned from the student activists? #SAChat
Q2 speak up for your beliefs #SAChat
— Hon Lam (@honsololam) May 4, 2017
@The_SA_Blog A2: Protests, marches, discussions, and engaging (not always in a positive way, though) #SAChat
— Kari Jo Freudigmann (@KFreudigmann) May 4, 2017
MOD Q3: What have been your overall thoughts about student activism around college campuses this academic school year? #SAChat
A3: I think admin collectively are still not being particularly receptive to this form of communication & accountability. #sachat
— RB the enby ?? (@RozeWithaZee) May 4, 2017
A3: The activism has made me consistently evaluate my career trajectory. Learned I MUST be in a setting where activism is encouraged #sachat
— Alexis G. (@alexisdgeorge) May 4, 2017
MOD Q4: What have been students concerns you have noticed throughout this school year? #SAChat
#sachat A4: the inactivity and lack of commitment from centrists, higher ups with anything to lose
— E Forney (@e_forney) May 4, 2017
@The_SA_Blog A4 Concerns about international students, especially on the refugee ban. #SAChat
— Leslie Bell (@LeslieBell80) May 4, 2017
MOD Q5: How do you show support to students while maintaining your role? #SAChat
A5: My role is to ultimately support them. I will encourage them, show up if asked, help them navigate red tape #sachat
— Alexis G. (@alexisdgeorge) May 4, 2017
#SAChat A5: Show up to events, be vocal about rights, encourage.
— E Forney (@e_forney) May 4, 2017
MOD Q6: With all that is happening politically and socially how are you helping students balance self-care? #SAChat
A6.1: I try to encourage my students to enjoy time by themselves and with each other. Solitude and community can be helpful. #SAChat
— New Kung Fu Kitty! (@THEKarynDyer) May 4, 2017
A6: Reflection reflection reflection. Then action. #sachat
— becca o'donnell (@msbeccaodonnell) May 4, 2017
MOD FT: What have been your overall thoughts about student activism around college campuses this academic school year? #SAChat
FT: We have to change the narrative around student activism. Students are raising genuine concerns, not just making noise. #sachat
— New Kung Fu Kitty! (@THEKarynDyer) May 4, 2017
FT: Activism is good, and if today's any indication here to stay. #SAChat
— Jacob C. Haun™ (@VitaminJSays) May 5, 2017
