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Tribal Colleges: Influences On Native American Students Completing Stem Degrees, Daniel J. Henry
Tribal Colleges: Influences On Native American Students Completing Stem Degrees, Daniel J. Henry
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
This qualitative case study explored the experiences of 13 Native American higher education students attending a Tribal College and University (TCU) and pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The case study also investigated a focus group of TCU faculty members who taught STEM courses. The case study also contains an observation of 13 Native American students during a bridge program activity at a TCU, used as a recruitment tool and preparation strategy for potential STEM students. The research was intended to explore the influence and strategies currently employed by TCUs to help Native American students successfully …
Black Women's Journey To Executive Leadership, Belinda Higgs Hyppolite
Black Women's Journey To Executive Leadership, Belinda Higgs Hyppolite
CUP Ed.D. Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to gain an understanding of the journey of Black women into executive leadership positions at predominately White institutions of higher education within the United States. One research question guided this study: What are the experiences of Black women at predominately White institutions (PWIs) of higher education serving in executive leadership positions? Participants were a purposeful sample of 10 Black women executives who currently serve in executive leadership at various institutions across the country. The data collection instruments were structured interviews, member checking interviews, and a personal reflective narrative. The typological analysis approach …