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College Experiences Of The Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians, R. W. Lasher, Donald W. Good
College Experiences Of The Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians, R. W. Lasher, Donald W. Good
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A survey was distributed to all enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian (EBCI) college students to compare the experiences of those attending Tribal and non-tribal colleges. The results of the survey provided data for a nonexperimental quantitative study that addressed 18 research questions in an effort to determine whether there is a significant difference between the educational experiences of EBCI college students who attend non-tribal institutions and those who attend Tribal colleges. In particular, there was a focus on three domains: student viewpoints on separation and alienation from their tribal community; tribal community connections; and individual perceptions …