Date of Award
8-2017
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Executive Leadership
First Supervisor
Linda Hickmon Evans
Second Supervisor
Ellen T. Wayne
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study, using a phenomenological design, was three-fold. First, it explored the lived experiences of Black male community college students enrolled at State University of New York (SUNY) community colleges in Central and Western New York, as they exposed insight into strategies employed as they persisted to graduation. Next, it explored preconceived notions held by faculty about the academic capabilities of these students. Finally, it explored ways to end preconceived notions held by faculty directed at these students. Data was collected using an anonymous questionnaire distributed to targeted faculty within identified geographic areas and one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with students. Findings uncovered positions held by each group on historical hindrances to Black male students achieving academic success.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Joshua A., "The Persistence of Black Male Community College Students and the Impact of Preconceived Attitudes and Behaviors of Faculty" (2017). Education Doctoral. Paper 308.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/education_etd/308
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