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African American Students In Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions Of Their Experiences, Malik S. Henfield Ph.D., Delila Owens Ph.D., Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
African American Students In Counselor Education Programs: Perceptions Of Their Experiences, Malik S. Henfield Ph.D., Delila Owens Ph.D., Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
The authors explored 11 African American doctoral students' perceptions of their experiences in counselor education programs, and their findings are presented. Using a phenomenological methodological framework, the authors investigated the various systems of support that students use as they navigate their respective programs. Human agency was the theoretical framework for this study, and 4 themes emerged from the data: assertiveness. more experienced African American students, race-based organizations, and personal and professional care from advisors. Implications for students and counselor education programs are discussed.
Faculty Resource Development Grant - Hybrid Course Conversion, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Faculty Resource Development Grant - Hybrid Course Conversion, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
This $3,500.00 grant supports the conversion and the teaching of a live course format to a hybrid format.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go: The Fit And Feasibility Of A Pre-Tenure Career Move, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go: The Fit And Feasibility Of A Pre-Tenure Career Move, Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Sheila Witherspoon Ph.D.
Pre-tenure professors may become interested in furthering their careers at a new university. Strategies to assess the fit and feasibility of such a career move were discussed. Reasons and motivations to pursue and interview for a new position, decision-making strategies when accepting a new offer, and considerations when separating from one’s current position were examined.