Keywords
peer leadership, leadership induction, university programming, student life experience, leader work, leadership development, campus life
Abstract
Most universities provide many opportunities for students to be leaders. By placing students in these positions there exists the potential to create a unique set of challenges. This research focused on the challenges associated with leading peers on a university campus. The primary research question was, “In what ways are student leaders able to identify and describe their experiences leading their peers?” This was a case study, collecting data through focus groups and interviews, where participants discussed the experiences of leading peers. Four types of student leaders participated: Sports Team Captains, Resident Assistants, Academic Mentors and SGA Officers. The data revealed that these groups of leaders aligned into two categories: Community Builders and Campus Bureaucrats.
Recommended Citation
Stump, J. D. (2019). Community Builders and Campus Bureaucrats: Student Leadership on College Campuses. Journal of Research on the College President, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.54119/jrcp.2019.305
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