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International Students In The Campus Carry Debate: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry, Andre Richardo Grant
International Students In The Campus Carry Debate: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry, Andre Richardo Grant
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This qualitative phenomenological study purposefully sampled 15 graduate international students at a Southern University (SU). Semi-structured interviews were used to determine their perceptions and attitudes regarding the implementation of campus carry policies at the institution. The study aimed to answer the following research questions: How has the implementation of the campus carry policy at SU impacted international students’ perceptions of their experiences at the institution? How has the implementation of campus carry policies at SU influenced international students’ perceptions of the social ecology of the institution? and How did SU formally include international students in the on-campus campus carry policy …
The Voices And Lived Academic Experiences Of International Doctoral Student Mothers, Mishka Murad
The Voices And Lived Academic Experiences Of International Doctoral Student Mothers, Mishka Murad
Doctoral Dissertations
Given that there is no research that focuses exclusively on the experiences of international doctoral student mothers, this study chose to explore the challenges and supports that ten of these women experienced at one U.S. university. Using in-depth qualitative interviews with open ended questions, it explored the triumphs and trials of these students in their academic journeys in regard to their performances in the classroom, and their relationships with faculty and peers. It also brainstormed the ways in which faculty, advisors and peers, might consider changing their practices and behaviors in classrooms and on campus, to allow these participants to …