Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2020
Thesis Director
Jon K. Coleman
Thesis Committee Member
Mona Y. Davenport
Thesis Committee Member
Jeremy D. Alexander
Abstract
Using qualitative methodology, the persistence of African American students at predominately White institutions was analyzed. This was conducted through semi-structured interviews by six participants which evaluated African American students’ overall persistence. Participants expressed what determined their selections of institutions as well as what institutional and personal factors negatively and positively affected their matriculation throughout the institution. In addition, the study provided recommendations to student affairs professionals to better serve this population.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Candace, "Persistence of African American Students at Predominately White Institutions" (2020). Masters Theses. 4776.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4776
Included in
African American Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
