Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2015
Thesis Director
Dianne Timm
Abstract
Historically Black Greek - Lettered Organizations (HBGLO) have an impact on Black students at a Predominantly White Institution. As student affairs professionals, it is important to understand how these organizations affect our students and their development. This study aimed to learn how these Historically Black Greek - Lettered Organizations assisted with members gaining leadership skills, members experiences versus non - members, and members connection/ retention to the institution. The researcher conducted interviews with members of Historically Black Greek Lettered Organizations to examine the perceptions of seven participants. These participants represented four of the six Historically Black Greek Lettered Organization at the institution. Results showed that members did gain some common leadership skills, as well as different experiences from their non - HBGLO peers. Each students also gained a connection to the institution due to membership in their Historically Black Greek Lettered Organization.
Recommended Citation
Gunn, Sherry, "Perceptions of Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations Impact on Leadership Development" (2015). Masters Theses. 2002.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2002
Included in
African American Studies Commons, Leadership Studies Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
