Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2015
Thesis Director
Dena R. Kniess
Abstract
A qualitative methodology was utilized to examine student leaders' ability to balance the responsibilities that come with being involved in extracurricular activities and their academic coursework. Through conducting one on one interviews with five participants who are current student leaders at the research site, it was found that student leaders acknowledge that time management and organizational strategies are instrumental to successfully managing their dual roles. However, not all participants were actually utilizing time management and organizational strategies in their day-to-day lives. Participants discussed motivations for involvement in extracurricular activities, positive and negative impacts of their involvement, definitions of success, time management and organizational strategies and the role of advisors. Recommendations for student affairs professionals are provided to increase understanding of how student affairs professionals can help prepare students to successfully manage the responsibilities of their extracurricular involvement and academic coursework.
Recommended Citation
Roll, Rocken, "The Balancing Act Between Student lnvolvement and Academic Performance" (2015). Masters Theses. 1959.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1959
