Explores the notion that student activism is a form of leadership and development and raises issues regarding student activism that challenges educators to view the developmental potential of activist behavior and thought. Also discusses social and academic conditions that support the resurgence of activism in educational settings. (NB)

Used Delphi approach to develop criteria to evaluate development and outcomes of college student leadership programs. Developed criteria through literature review and three-round Delphi process. Refined, content validated, and grouped criteria into four evaluation categories (program structuring, methodology, program administration, and…

Describes workshop designed to increase college student awareness of cultural values held by culturally diverse participants and to challenge foundations upon which cultural beliefs are developed that may prevent appreciation of self and others as cultural beings. Describes half-day workshop, part of semester-long leadership development program,…

Asserts that with observed and predicted growth in social and political activism among students, higher education and community leaders are challenged to rethink the impact of student activism on students' development and on institutional and community change processes. (KW)