1 in 10 Incoming freshmen in 2015 are expect to protest while on campus—an all-time high. While concerns about student safety and institutional risk are paramount, Student Affairs Forum research found that student affairs divisions are seeking a positive, student-centered approach to addressing activism on campus. Student affairs administrators can facilitate dialogues on tough issues with the greater student body by rethinking current engagement efforts.
This toolkit—a supplement to our related study—will help guide your institution's thoughtful, student-centered response to student activism. The toolkit contains a combined 10 worksheets, guides, templates, and more. You can browse the full toolkit or access each tool individually. Tool 1: Campus Activism Intel Audit Tool 2: Activism Education Worksheet Tool 3: Sample Resume Builder Language Tool 4: Pre-Event Conversation Guide Tool 5: Just-in-Time Resource Template Tool 6: Proactive Roundtable Discussion Program Guide Tool 7: Frontline Staff FAQ Template Tool 8: Alumni Comment Tracker Tool 9: Demand Triage Worksheet Tool 10: Post-Event Debrief Guide Download the full toolkit Tool 1: Campus Activism Intel Audit Today’s activists use many channels-online and in-person-to communicate about the issues they care about and to plan for protests, demonstrations, and other forms of campus activism. Use this audit to assess what activism-related information you should look or listen for, where you might learn this information, and how you should act on this information. Access the tool Tool 2: Activism Education Worksheet When faced with a period of unrest, institutions must strike a delicate balance between keeping the campus safe while also teaching students to be responsible activists. Today’s students are often interested in learning…