Student affairs professionals at faith-based colleges and universities have a distinct perspective on the student experience. As co-authors who have worked at public schools and who are currently employed at private, faith-based institutions, we wanted to understand how these institutions address the subject of sexual health. Do practitioners at faith-based schools have the opportunity to explore faith and sexuality as an integral part of the student experience? We wanted to determine whether practitioners think their institutional mission and faith culture hinder their conversations or allow them to incorporate different elements into those conversations.  

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No Training Wheels

I don't remember the tricycle I must have had as a child, but I do remember wanting Santa to bring me a bike for Christmas when I was 5. I remember being told that I was not old enough for a bike; I didn't know how to ride one. I remember crying and saying over and over again, "I do know how to ride a bike!" To my surprise and glee, Santa left me a shiny new bike (red, of course) on Christmas Day!  FULL STORY
 

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