Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2021
Thesis Director
Heather K. Webb
Thesis Committee Member
Tanya M. Willard
Thesis Committee Member
Jeremy D. Alexander
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact that campus climate has on trans* student academic and personal success. This qualitative study was explored through individual interviews by four participants. Participants discussed practices which enabled and inhibited their success; which lead to the finding of four themes: identity and validation, academic climate, climate outside of the classroom, and resources and services. Overall, a positive correlation in trans* student success was found when institutions use inclusive practices within their work. Lastly, the study provided implications for higher education recommended by both the participants and the researcher.
Recommended Citation
Bourdages, Cloe, "Listening to Their Voices: A Narrative on Campus Climate for Trans* Students" (2021). Masters Theses. 4872.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4872
Included in
Gender and Sexuality Commons, Higher Education Commons, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
