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A Case Study: An Examination Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities' Recruitment Of Non - Black Students, Viola Alexander
A Case Study: An Examination Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities' Recruitment Of Non - Black Students, Viola Alexander
Theses and Dissertations
This qualitative case study examined a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) recruitment practices that consolidated with Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) and the new HBCUs effort to increase non-Black students' enrollment. The purpose of this study is to examine the institutional recruitment practices, recruiting practices that target non-Black students, and non-Black students' perception of their recruitment experience. There is an extensive amount of literature regarding recruitment practices; however, literature regarding recruiting practices for non-Black at an HBCU is limited. The study participants included three Admissions Recruiters, an Associate Director of Admissions, a Vice President for Enrollment Management, and twenty-three non-Black …
Barriers Faced By Nontraditional Black Female Students At A Historically Black College Or University, Denata Williams
Barriers Faced By Nontraditional Black Female Students At A Historically Black College Or University, Denata Williams
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers faced by nontraditional Black female students at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). There was an extensive amount of literature regarding barriers faced by nontraditional students; however, there was a limited amount of research and literature on the perceptions of nontraditional Black female students and faculty perceptions regarding these barriers. The study was conducted at a HBCU in the southern part of the United States. Participants in the study included five HBCU faculty and five nontraditional Black female students. In this qualitative descriptive case study, focus groups, surveys, and …