This is worth some broader discussion, I think.
A first question, it seems to me, is whether students >are< apathetic.
Alternatively, it may be that they simply have different priorities for their
time and interest. On our campus, for example, many students work and many have
families. So the kinds of things that might draw student interest and
participation are simply of low priority in the schemes of their lives.
With respect to campus activities, they might be seen as apathetic. With
respect to their own priorities, they are deeply concerned and involved.
Maybe Eric's campus is different, but it seems useful to be clear about what
one's terms imply before attempting to "do something" about the problem.
Pat Cabe
> I have been asked to chair a campus committee exploring student apathy.
> I would like to ask if anyone has experience with such a committee, but especially,
>if anyone has knowledge of research exploring factors affecting student apathy on
>university campuses.
> It is early registration this week , and there is very little free time to spend
>researching info, so I am hoping that I may be able to capitalize on others'
>experience.
> You could reply personally to me. I would greatly appreciate it.
> Eric Reittinger
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"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."
Thomas Jefferson
"There is the danger that everyone waits
idly for others to act in his stead."
Albert Einstein
"Majorities simply follow minorities.
Gandhi
