Communication

The First Amendment on College Campuses: What You Need to Know
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The First Amendment on College Campuses: What You Need to Know

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the…

Social Strategy: How Student Unions Are Utilizing Social Media
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Social Strategy: How Student Unions Are Utilizing Social Media

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Hashtags, likes, follows, retweets, reels. If you go on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok today, a few or all…

2020 Year in Review: COVID-19
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2020 Year in Review: COVID-19

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I had an opportunity to author an essay in the March 2020 ACUI Bulletin on the topic of crisis…

Student Unions Are in the Middle of the Campus Free Speech Debate
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Student Unions Are in the Middle of the Campus Free Speech Debate

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The new Multicultural Student Center at the University of Virginia was in news last month when a student’s accusation of the…

A New Sports Future: Student Unions and the Rise of Esports
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A New Sports Future: Student Unions and the Rise of Esports

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In the summer of last year, thousands from around the world gathered at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens,…

Tradition and Innovation: Updating Student Engagement in the College Union
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Tradition and Innovation: Updating Student Engagement in the College Union

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Institutions of higher education have a paradoxical relationship with change. While steeped in tradition, these institutions are often on…

Cultivating a Campus Community that is Equitable and Inclusive
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Cultivating a Campus Community that is Equitable and Inclusive

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In 2017 a freedom of speech incident involving a student organization occurred at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Staff in…

Communication in a Time of Crisis
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Communication in a Time of Crisis

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At the University of Virginia, a student mistakes a homemade electric bike for a bike with an attached bomb….

Too Much Of A Good Thing: Understanding The Perils Of Overinvolvement
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Too Much Of A Good Thing: Understanding The Perils Of Overinvolvement

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Student involvement scholars have long posited that as students become more involved, greater social and academic outcomes accrue. However, as many student…

Creating an Intentional Learning Environment for Student Setup Crews​
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Creating an Intentional Learning Environment for Student Setup Crews​

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 At the core of learning opportunities for a student employee should be responsibility, creativity, and continual growth. As Winston Churchill…