"Research links students' involvement in life beyond the classroom-in extracurriculars such as clubs and in co-curriculars such as service learning-to their overall success. So it's concerning that over a third of students (36 percent) haven't participated in a single extra- or co-curricular activity, according to new data from Inside Higher Ed 's main annual Student Voice survey of more than 5,000 two- and four-year students with Generation Lab."
"While a majority of students participate in campus life beyond the classroom in some way, certain student groups have high levels of nonparticipation. Most students are involved to some degree, with 39 percent indicating that they're very involved in at least one activity. On quality versus quantity, students don't have to be involved in many activities to reap the benefits, as experts say meaningful participation in even one activity can help students thrive."
Survey data from more than 5,000 two- and four-year students show 36 percent of students have not taken part in any extra- or co-curricular activity. Community college students report much higher nonparticipation at 64 percent compared with 27 percent at four-year institutions. Participation declined slightly from last year for some groups, with prior-year rates showing 25 percent of four-year and 60 percent of two-year students inactive. Most students still engage to some degree: 39 percent are very involved and 24 percent somewhat involved. Meaningful involvement in a single activity can support student thriving, and institutions emphasize peer connection and experiential learning.
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