Campus Life Research Articles

Factors affecting the wellbeing of mid-achieving university students: a case study from China

BackgroundThe study aims to investigate the wellbeing of mid-achieving university students on campus and the factors affecting it. Given that this group represents a large yet often overlooked portion of higher education, the study endeavors to analyze the specific factors affecting their wellbeing to provide insights to foster a more comprehensive and inclusive educational environment.MethodologyThe study adopted a qualitative research method. A total of 30 mid-achieving university students from different departments at Guizhou Medical University in China were interviewed in-depth. The interviews were conducted via the online WeChat platform from 1st March 2024 to 13th September 2024. The semi-structured interviews focused on “moments in campus life that make mid-achieving university students feel happy or joyful.” All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed into text, which was thoroughly coded and analyzed by the researcher using NVIVO 12 software to comprehensively assess the multiple factors that affect the wellbeing of students.ResultsThe wellbeing of mid-achieving university students is affected by a combination of factors, including freedom and autonomy, social interactions, collective activities, campus environment and facilities, and academic achievement.ConclusionEnhancing the autonomy of mid-achieving university students can significantly improve their self-efficacy and overall wellbeing. While social interactions and collective activities provide emotional support, they also present interpersonal challenges. Sufficient recreational spaces and a diverse range of food options on campus can help alleviate students’ stress and increase their satisfaction with campus services. Conversely, policies banning motorized bicycles may negatively affect students’ sense of wellbeing. Theoretically, the study contributes to the literature on student wellbeing in higher education psychology, particularly by offering a deeper understanding of the large but often neglected group of mid-achieving students. Practically, the findings emphasize the importance of creating more supportive and responsive educational environments tailored to the needs of these students, thereby facilitating inclusive campus environments and fully harnessing the learning potential of mid-achieving students. The study also proposes specific improvement strategies, such as optimizing campus facilities, enhancing student autonomy, and bolstering social and academic support systems. These measures are expected to directly improve the daily experiences of mid-achieving students and enhance their overall wellbeing.

IFMT University Prayer Group (GOU): An experience of religiosity in the integral formation and quality of life of IFMT Campus Cáceres students

IFMT University Prayer Group (GOU): An experience of religiosity in the integral formation and quality of life of IFMT Campus Cáceres students

Assessment of Student Quality of Life in Relation to University Campus

Background: There exists a scarcity of comprehensive studies on educational campuses, which integrate the effects of built environment satisfaction, university life experiences, and personal characteristics on QoL. The study’s main research problem is to investigate the extent, direction, and sequence of the influence of university life satisfaction (encompassing academic, social, and administrative perception)—as well as the university’s built environment of university (including both indoor and outdoor attributes of educational, social, recreational, and residential settings), in conjunction with student characteristics—on students’ QoL and the interactions among these factors. Aim: The main objective is to comprehensively analyze the impact and dominance of the built environment and various dimensions of university life, in addition to personal variables on student QoL, and explore the interaction between them. The sub-aims are to determine the dimensions that have the greatest effect on QoL and to make comparisons between them. Methodology: In line with the aim, a specific index for measuring student QoL on a university campus was developed, and a survey was conducted using a questionnaire developed based on the index. The case study is made in Bursa Uludag University, one of the oldest universities in Bursa, Turkey, which is known for being included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Data were recorded and analyzed by utilizing statistical analyses via SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) for Windows 22 and IBM AMOS 24.0 programs. Results: The data collected from the evaluation of questionnaires administered to 685 participants reveal that the sub-dimensions with the most-to-least impact on students’ QoL are satisfaction with campus life, education spaces, academic development, socio-physical amenities, social perception, administrative management, accessibility, transportation, and accommodation. Conclusions: QoL is a multidimensional judgment through which university students’ QOL perceptions are affected through the interaction between the university’s built environment, university life, individual characteristics, as well as administrative management.

Campus Life in Contemporary Polish, Slovak, and Ukrainian Fiction

The article focuses on the image of campus life as presented in a selection of novels written in Polish, Slovak, and Ukrainian after 1989. The author presents generic peculiarities of Slavic campus fiction and analyses the theme of (academic) coming-of-age in Slavic campus fiction. The maturation of student characters in Maryna Hrymych’s Yura and Pavol Parkov’s The Legend About the Language occurred in Soviet Ukraine and Czechoslovakia, respectively, around 1968. In contrast, the protagonists of Jagoda Grudzień’s Erasmopeja and Tania Kalytenko’s Antero undergo academic identity formation in contemporary Scandinavian countries as participants in academic exchange programs. While Hrymych and Rankov portray characters navigating totalitarian societies of the past, Grudzień and Kalytenko situate their students within the anxieties of the globalised world, where remembering the past remains crucial. The author concludes that contemporary campus fiction written in Slavic languages addresses the issues significant for the cultural memory of the particular nation. Collectively, these novels contribute to a sense of continuity in academic culture within East-Central Europe.

Exploration of Empowering Ideological and Political Education in Vocational Courses Through Digital Technologies

The introduction of ideological and political education within the curriculum offers a solution to the overly simplistic approach to ideological and political education in higher education institutions. This paper explores the logical mechanisms and implementation pathways for digitizing the construction of Curriculum Ideology and Politics, considering the characteristics of the digital era. Digitalization enhances teaching quality, efficiency, and reduces burdens, effectively enabling the integration of ideological and political education into course construction models, teaching resources, and evaluation methods, while also providing sustained motivation for lifelong learning. By seamlessly integrating ideological and political elements with vocational education competencies, practical teaching, and campus life, and leveraging digital information platforms, a subtle yet pervasive approach is achieved, ensuring holistic education across all courses and platforms.

Unlocking Creativity: Utilizing The 5 Whys Methodology to Illuminate Core Issues in Student Supreme Government

Student engagement programs served as catalysts for student development, community building, and active participation in campus life. This research explored the state of student engagement programs within the Supreme Student Government (SSG), focusing on their effectiveness and levels of student participation. Utilizing the 5 Whys methodology, the study identified and analyzed critical challenges and opportunities related to student motivation, program structure, and alignment with student interests. The findings revealed that internal communication breakdowns and budget constraints were significant factors impeding the effectiveness of SSG programs. Student participation was only moderate due to conflicting schedules with classes and insufficient program marketing. The rigid structure of SSG programs and a lengthy approval process further limited their ability to meet student needs. A disconnect between program content and student interests hindered engagement. The research concluded that the root causes of these problems lay in the need for more structured communication channels, a complex approval process, and misalignment with student interests. By addressing these underlying motives, recommendations included enhancing internal communication, allocating funds as efficiently as possible, and creating an inclusive learning environment. These strategies aimed to develop more effective and appealing student engagement programs, ultimately fostering a more active and engaged student body.

Pro-environmental choices in Indonesia’s campus life: examining the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) for sustainable behavior in a university setting

Pro-environmental choices in Indonesia’s campus life: examining the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) for sustainable behavior in a university setting

Urban acupuncture: Strategic design for campus street furniture based on generation Z preferences

The end of the COVID-19 pandemic marks the beginning of a new era in many disciplines, including education. Campus life is starting to flourish, and there has been a significant increase in the use of public spaces, but this has not been accompanied by the renewal and improvement of the campus public spaces that students frequently use for studying and other activities. Many of the street furniture was in poor condition, uncomfortable to use, or could not serve the users. This study aims to define the ideal public space from the perspective of Generation Z students as the users. To collect data, a closed questionnaire is distributed to students from various adjacent faculties. The information is then quantitatively processed to obtain the preferences of street furniture through several parameters, including shape, color, and material. According to the analysis, the best campus street furniture has a circular or face-to-face shape, is geometrically balanced, uses bright, natural colors, and has natural expression. Other improvements include adding more furniture, adding power or electricity, and adding shading. The conclusions of this conversation can act as an outline of guidelines for administrators and stakeholders on campus when planning public spaces and the elements that constitute them up to fulfill the needs of users.

False Start on NIL: Public and Private Law Should Treat College Athletes Like Any Other Student

For most of its regulatory existence, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has preached the importance of integrating intercollegiate athletics into the campus culture and educational mission, insisting that athletes be an integral part of the student body. A core element of this creed was the amateurism principle—college athletes must not be paid or professionalized. To preserve and enforce the amateurism principle, the NCAA and its divisions promulgated a vast and complex regulatory scheme that paradoxically resulted in segregating, rather than integrating, athletes into campus life. While nonathlete students enjoy increasing autonomy to pursue expressive and economic activity, athletes are subject to paternalistic rules that restrain their lives on and off campus and deny them a share in the wealth generated by their athletic talents. In a watershed moment in the summer of 2021, this began to change. In June 2021, the Supreme Court in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston affirmed that the NCAA had violated antitrust laws by capping the benefits that member institutions could offer to athletes when competing to recruit them to college teams. July 2021 brought the effective date of the first of many state laws preventing the NCAA from penalizing college athletes who monetize their name, image and likeness (“NIL”). In response, the NCAA amended its amateurism bylaws to permit all college athletes, regardless of where they attend school, to engage in NIL commercial activity consistent with state law and NCAA guidelines. What followed was a cycle of NCAA rulemaking to preserve the amateurism principle alternating with state legislative rejoinders to preserve in-state athletic programs’ recruiting advantage. The resulting morass of private and public NIL rules customized to the college athlete led to calls to federalize those regimes. Proposals for federal legislation would establish national standards and a centralized regulatory authority for college athlete NIL exploitation. No such bills have gained traction in Congress. This Article argues that both public and private law regimes singling out college athletes for customized regulation have it wrong. Instead, states, schools, and athletes would benefit from discarding specialized rules and reverting to laws of general application—in other words, let’s treat college athletes like any other student on campus. At least with respect to NIL, do away with the bifurcation of higher education into athletic and nonathletic fiefdoms and rent-seeking special treatment of the university’s relationship with athletes. Adopt a principle of nondiscrimination that deals with all college students the same way when they seek to benefit from and monetize their identities and publicity rights.

"I Don't Think a Broken Spirit Can Be Quantified": Perceptions of College Victimization and Its Consequences Among Students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

This study investigated students' perceptions of victimization among college students (e.g., extent, location, consequences) through eight focus groups at a large, urban Hispanic-serving institution. Understanding students' perceptions of crime sheds light on the consequences of victimization as well as the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of the possibility of experiencing victimization. Our results yielded several key findings that warrant further discussion: (1) victimization-particularly sexual and property victimization-is an issue that many students thought about extensively and viewed as important; (2) the psychological impact of victimization and threatened sense of safety were perceived to be enduring consequences of victimization that can impact the college experience; (3) there was nuance to perceptions of "on-" versus "off-" campus victimization, with consequences carrying over to campus life even when incidents occur off campus; and (4) participants expressed both moral and conceptual issues with assigning a dollar amount to consequences of victimization. These results inform how perceptions of victimization risk and anticipated consequences shape student fears and behavior, while also highlighting key areas that universities may consider for prevention and intervention efforts.

Survey Analysis and Countermeasure Research on<b> </b>the Status of Street Vendor Economy around Universities

Although the existence of street vendors around universities brings a lot of convenience to students' campus life, the problems of health and space hidden behind them should not be underestimated, and they have become a big problem for governance. This paper is based on the field survey results of Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, combined with the questionnaire data, from the analysis of the current situation of the street vendor economy, to explore the reasons for the prosperity of the street vendor economy around the universities and its problems, and put forward a rationalized countermeasure for the governance of the street vendor economy, in order to reduce the negative impact of the street vendor around the university and to ensure the healthy and orderly development of it.

A Study on the Strategy of Security and Security Work in Universities from the Perspective of “Three Comprehensive Education”

As an important part of service and management education in universities, security work in universities is an important component of comprehensive education and is closely related to students’ learning and campus life. With the deepening of higher education reform, the traditional security work concepts and methods in universities are no longer able to meet the needs of the times. In this context, the safety management departments of universities should actively transform their concepts, fully recognize the importance of themselves in the “Three Comprehensive Education” work, face the current problems in safety and security work, and improve the quality of safety and security work through various methods such as strengthening learning and training, transforming work concepts and methods, and emphasizing cross-departmental communication and cooperation, to help achieve the fundamental task of moral education.

Campus Public Art from a Cultural Perspective

Public Art on campus is different from common public art. The public space on campus is an important environment to improve the quality of higher education. The campus environment should not only be beautiful and visual, but also enhance the campus cultural temperament, embody the campus spirit and have the function of cultural education. Based on the investigation and analysis of the cases of campus public art, this paper points out the general characteristics of campus public art, and points out the general problems in the theme and form. By taking the campus public art as the research object under the contemporary cultural background, this paper clarifies the new requirements of high-quality education on the campus public space in the new era, this paper points out the cultural connotation of campus public art and the artistic characteristics of campus public art in the new era, and puts forward a set of theoretical basis and design principles for public art to intervene in campus public space. The theoretical frameworks and practical art projects that emerge in this context provide valuable experiences and insights for the future development of campus public art. Public Art on campus not only enriches campus life but also promotes the holistic development of students, enabling them to grow into individuals with innovative spirits and a sense of humanistic care, influenced by both aesthetics and thought.

PROFILE OF STUDENTS RECEIVING KIP-COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE PANCASILA AND CIVIC EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM IN 2020 AT BHINNEKA PGRI UNIVERSITY

The KIP-College scholarship program at Bhinneka PGRI University suffers from several phenomena, including high pressure to achieve academic performance and involvement in student organization activities. The scholarship is only awarded to students who have achieved a certain standard of academic achievement, so recipients must maintain their academic performance. This research was conducted at Bhinneka PGRI University, Tulungagung, East Java, using a descriptive qualitative approach. From the results of the study, students who received the KIP-College Scholarship in the 2020 Pancasila and Civic Education (PPKn) Study Program showed satisfactory academic performance, with a stable GPA value above 3.60, their academic performance significantly exceeded the campus minimum standards, and achieved significant non-academic achievements. Their activeness in various organizational activities at Bhinneka PGRI University shows their commitment to participate in the study program and university levels and take advantage of the opportunities provided by scholarships. The use of strategies such as being active in class, consistent in doing assignments, and discipline in attendance at every meeting helps students maintain and improve their GPA. In conclusion, students who received the KIP-Colege 2020 Scholarship at Bhinneka PGRI University have managed to achieve satisfactory academic and non-academic achievements, they have also carried out strategies in maintaining and stabilizing GPA values such as being active in class, consistency in doing assignments, and discipline towards attendance in every meeting. They not only perform well in their studies but also actively contribute to campus life and society as a whole.

Penyuluhan Dunia Kampus Pertanian Kepada Siswa-Siswa Jurusan APHP (Agribisnis Hasil Pengolahan Pertanian) Di SMKN 1 Pakis Aji Jepara

Department of Agricultural Processing Products is one of the departments at SMKN 1 Pakis Aji Jepara which prioritizes practice as well as theory. Students of the Department of Agricultural Processing Products are not only intended to work directly but are also encouraged to continue their higher education on campus. The lack of information on the campus world, especially in a field that is linear with the Department of Agribusiness of Agricultural Processing Products, namely agriculture, makes it less difficult for students to know the real campus world. Moreover, the teachers of SMKN 1 Pakis Aji Jepara have not been able to explain the campus world in detail due to the limited time focused on teaching the material. Therefore, a community service activity was carried out by Agricultural Campus Lecturers from Muria Kudus University, Muhammadiyah Purwokerto University and Muhammadiyah Tegal University in the form of counseling about the world of agricultural campuses to students of SMKN 1 Pakis Aji Jepara. The counseling techniques carried out are by presenting materials, introducing the campus world with videos and discussions. The activity was carried out with a presentation about the campus world, especially the agricultural campus with material on how to choose an agricultural campus, how to register on an agricultural campus, campus life, campus organizations, what to do when studying at an agricultural campus, agricultural campus majors that can be chosen according to the interests of the major, scholarships on the agricultural campus and so on. The counseling was carried out in the Multipurpose Room of SMKN 1 Pakis Aji Jepara with the number of counseling participants of 56 students majoring in Agricultural Processing Products of SMKN 1 Pakis Aji Jepara

College, Knowledge, and Class

The author proposes a Marxian class analysis of undergraduate education in U.S. four-year residential colleges and universities, highlighting the role of student labor in the production of courses, degrees, and campus life (college) and in the production of academic learning (knowledge). Undergraduate students are theorized as direct producers within two overlapping class structures: academic feudalism (college) and academic communism (knowledge). The concept of academic communism is argued to be normatively compatible with Marxian and liberal visions of higher education: the Marxian commitment to abolish class exploitation and the liberal commitment to academic freedom. As a constructive response to intensifying criticisms of undergraduate education as we know it, a Marxian view of college and knowledge offers an ethically grounded defense of the core mission of U.S. higher education, centered on undergraduate students and faculty members as coproducers of academic knowledge.

The Impact of the Built Environment on Students' Social and Cultural Sustainability in Educational Campuses: Istanbul Okan University Case

It is common knowledge that well-functioning buildings improve our lives, communities, and culture. This paperdescribes the intricate relationship between architecture, spatial design, and the sustainable well-being ofeducational institutions. How physical spaces impact social interactions, foster cultural exchange, and contributeto long-term sustainability is explored. Social sustainability, which aims to define, organize, and develop sociallife based on humans and their relationships/interactions in social life, requires a versatile and well-understoodrelationship between the built environment and society. By combining qualitative research, user surveys, andarchitectural analysis, this paper provides actionable insights for enhancing the social and cultural sustainabilityof educational campuses.It is extremely important to evaluate the spatial quality of the built environment interms of students' sense of belonging, social ties, sense of community, trust, and physical well-being when usinguniversity campuses for students coming from different cultures, different cities/countries, and differentprofessions. This study, which will focus on Istanbul Okan University Campus as a case study, will propose anoriginal evaluation framework that relates the functional quality of the campus’s-built environment to variousspatial qualities at different spatial levels for evaluating social sustainability in campus life.

To Investigate Unofficial Public Accounts on Weibo as the Third Space for University Students

This research particularly sheds light on the online space of social media and focuses on the unofficial public accounts of Guangdong Peizheng College initiated and run by students. By looking at the account performance like the students' engagement, media posts, and social networks, this research examines the commonalities and differences between these accounts. It aims at interpreting the online performance by thematic analysis, to understand the how students construct the third space by self-owned public accounts and engagement and expressions on social media, implying the prominent themes from the everyday online experience of college students. It can examine the virtual engagement of students in the form of third places and spaces in addition to the students physical campus life, and common and university-led virtual community. 60 posts of three related student-run accounts would be chosen to be the targets in thematic analysis. The outcomes of the research are expected to be beneficial to understanding college students, educational to the universities and social media research.

3D Printing Technology based on the Development Model of Cultural and Creative Products on University Campuses

Adequate 3D printers, scanning equipment, and other related hardware are fundamental. This includes ensuring a variety of printers to handle different materials and printing techniques. This research explores the innovative application of 3D printing technology in developing cultural and creative products within the university campus environment. The study begins with an analysis of current 3D printing technologies, emphasizing their adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and potential for customization. It then delves into the unique aspects of university campuses as hubs for creativity and cultural expression, arguing that these spaces provide an ideal testing ground for new applications of 3D printing. The core of the research presents a novel development model tailored for university settings. This model integrates 3D printing technology with the dynamic cultural and creative landscape of campuses, focusing on products that resonate with the academic community’s unique needs and values. It includes case studies from various universities, showcasing successful implementations of the model, ranging from art installations to practical gadgets enhancing campus life. Significant findings include the model’s flexibility in accommodating diverse creative ideas and its role in fostering a culture of innovation among students and faculty. The research also addresses challenges such as resource allocation, intellectual property issues, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Review of Digital Campus Construction Led by Virtual Reality Technology

In recent years, the government has issued a series of documents to promote the construction of digital campuses. This initiative serves to encourage the deep integration of information technology and intelligent technology education and digital reform, the combination of virtual reality and campus management is the need for innovative thinking and economic and social development, and then better change our learning style and living environment. The construction of the digital campus is based on virtual reality technology, BIM, GIS, and three-dimensional modeling technology to provide an immersive platform for students, promote the integration of virtual reality technology and education, help teachers, students, and parents to understand all kinds of education information and resources, to achieve their interoperability. From the off-campus environment to the school teaching equipment, teachers to teaching quality certification, and learning, to extracurricular entertainment, opening ceremonies to graduation parties, to bring more efficient, convenient, and safe campus life for teachers, students, and staff in school, and break the traditional information restrictions.