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This publication addresses the development of civic engagement programs in the past few decades. While successful in increasing what was perceived as a serious lack of civic engagement among youth, the movement has failed to address a key aspect of civic engagement: political engagement. Although trends have shown that the youth are much more interested in alternative forms of engagement, it is important for the success of democracy and sustaining political structures that the youth are given tools to become engaged in traditional forms of government. This paper, by analyzing data from various academic papers, will look into successful policy initiatives to increase political engagement at universities. Furthermore, the paper will look into current programs at Arizona State University (ASU) based on a criterion created from the academic resources to gauge ASU's standings. The paper will conclude with a proposal for a future ASU program. The program will be an expansion of the current ASU Experience course required of freshmen to implement a political engagement preparatory curriculum.
ContributorsJeong, Yijee (Author) / Woodall, Gina (Thesis director) / Simhony, Avital (Committee member) / Jones, Ruth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (Contributor)
Created2013-05
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College students are constantly stressed while balancing their coursework, personal life, relationships, jobs, and more. Whether they are in their last year trying to apply for jobs or post graduate programs or first-year students trying to acclimate to a new environment and a heavier course load, college students are under significant pressure. Stress can lead to deteriorating health habits including oral hygiene. To understand the relation between stress and oral hygiene among college students, this study explores selected students in Arizona and how their oral health has changed since starting college. In a survey of current Arizona State University students, the findings suggest there is a lack of oral health habits within the population and a misunderstanding of what constitutes proper oral hygiene. The study investigated health habits such as diet, exercise, and oral hygiene and how they correlated with the conceptions people had about what is considered correct oral care. Although oral care is extremely important, the conclusions indicate that educated populations, like college students, have not prioritized correct hygiene practices. The lack of oral health in college students can lead to further health problems highlighting the importance to promote proper oral hygiene practices.
ContributorsHernandez Castaneda, Maria Alejandra (Author) / Riley, William (Thesis director) / Maddox, Rachael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Music, Dance and Theatre (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2022-05