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Persistence Of African American Students At Predominately White Institutions, Candace Thompson
Persistence Of African American Students At Predominately White Institutions, Candace Thompson
Masters Theses
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.