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Applying Schlossberg’S Transition Theory To Nontraditional Male Drop-Outs, Monica S. Powers
Applying Schlossberg’S Transition Theory To Nontraditional Male Drop-Outs, Monica S. Powers
Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The purpose of this exploratory and phenomenological study was to investigate how nontraditional males who dropped out of a western four-year, Title IV authorized, public university before completing a bachelor’s degree described their perceptions of their situation, self, support, and strategies while moving in, moving through, and moving out of the college process. Fourteen interviews were conducted in person. Participants met the following criteria: (a) only included males; (b) met four or more nontraditional criteria to be included in the study; (c) were enrolled in an undergraduate degree program; (d) were enrolled within the last two calendar years with the …
Leadership Implications For College And University Administrators As The Present Morphs Into The Future, Donald W. Good
Leadership Implications For College And University Administrators As The Present Morphs Into The Future, Donald W. Good
ETSU Faculty Works
Colleges and universities are unique organizations and, as such, require a different type of approach to leadership than might be effective in other types of organizations. It is argued participative leadership is more desirable and effective than other approaches and such this leadership style will be even more important in the future. The effectiveness of participative leadership on structural units within institutions of higher education is discussed with the focus upon making decisions with the greatest benefit to students, now and in the future, as a top priority. The issue is examined within the context of available data concerning trends …
First-Year College Students And Faculty: A Comparison Of Expectations For Success, Jodi Ellen Koslow Martin
First-Year College Students And Faculty: A Comparison Of Expectations For Success, Jodi Ellen Koslow Martin
Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative study is to identify and explore academic, social, and career-related expectations that first-year college students believe lead to their collegiate success as defined by their perception of persisting in higher education. Further investigation determines how these expectations align with faculty expectations of student success. Eight first-year college students and eight college instructors were interviewed about their expectations at a small, private college. Criteria for first-year students include residing on campus and graduating from high school within the last year. Eligible faculty teach at least one class at the first-year level.
The data from student interviews …
African American Male Collegians: Race, Class And Gender Revealed, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Dave A. Louis, Chance W. Lewis
African American Male Collegians: Race, Class And Gender Revealed, Fred A. Bonner Ii, Dave A. Louis, Chance W. Lewis
Fred A Bonner II
This chapter focuses on the gifted poor - particularly academically gifted African American male collegians who come from poverty. Topics of discussions will include critical issues ranging from family influence and identity development to environmental incongruence and culturally specific mentoring.