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A Critical Comparison Of Website Marketing At For-Profit Colleges And Community College, Constance A. Iloh
A Critical Comparison Of Website Marketing At For-Profit Colleges And Community College, Constance A. Iloh
Constance Iloh
In light of the disproportionate number of students of color enrolled in the for-profit and community college sectors, the author explores website messages that might influence such students to enroll. Data from a comparative textual and visual analysis of the website homepages of 10 community colleges and 10 for-profit colleges illustrate the nature and frequency of race-targeted content. The study ultimately highlights variations in the positioning and representation of students of color on both for-profit and community college websites. From this study, future directions for for-profit and community college research are highlighted
Using Ethnography To Understand Twenty-First Century College Life, Constance A. Iloh, William G. Tierney
Using Ethnography To Understand Twenty-First Century College Life, Constance A. Iloh, William G. Tierney
Constance Iloh
Ethnography in the field of postsecondary education has served as a magnifying glass bringing into focus university culture and student life. This paper highlights the ways in which ethnography is especially useful for understanding more recent dynamics and shifts in higher education. The authors utilize existing literature to uphold the relevancy of ethnography, while exploring its opportunities for research on adult students, online education, and for-profit colleges in particular. They conclude with methodological recommendations and directions for both qualitative research and higher education scholarship.
Black Students In 21st Century Higher Education: A Closer Look At For- Profit And Community Colleges, Constance A. Iloh, Ivory A. Toldson
Black Students In 21st Century Higher Education: A Closer Look At For- Profit And Community Colleges, Constance A. Iloh, Ivory A. Toldson
Constance Iloh
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A Comparison Of For-Profit And Community Colleges’ Admissions Practices, Constance Iloh, William G. Tierney
A Comparison Of For-Profit And Community Colleges’ Admissions Practices, Constance Iloh, William G. Tierney
Constance Iloh
College choice has been an area of inquiry in higher education research for decades. While this scholarship has evolved, it has yet to incorporate the fastest-growing sector of higher education: for-profit colleges and universities. The authors investigate the admissions and recruitment conditions that would lead students— particularly those from low-income backgrounds—to consider a for-profit college over a community college. Specifically, the paper considers information provided to prospective students by several for-profit and community colleges in an urban city. On the basis of this research, conclusions and future directions for college choice theory and organizational practice are developed.