The Experiences of Community College Trustees During Their First Year of Service: A Phenomenological Study

<p>The global economy has created a demand for skills and talent, and while the rest of the world has responded to the global demand for post-secondary skills by increasing attainment, the United States has not. Community colleges are more important today than ever before as they work to produce qualified, skilled workers as well as an educated citizenry so that the United States can remain competitive in a global economy. Boards of trustees govern these community colleges. The boards of trustees have the final authority over the affairs of higher education institutions in the United States, yet very little research or analysis exists on community college boards of trustees. This research study focused on the shared lived experiences of community college trustees during their first year of service on their boards. Participating trustees in this study became ambassadors and advocates for their community colleges, even though those responsibilities were not expected of them. Also, the participants in this study developed relationships with their colleges, their missions, and the students they serve by witnessing students in their moments of triumph during student-centered celebration events.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Educational Leadership

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Farbman, Jacob

Contributors dc:contributor

• Rose, Steven
• Kerrigan, Monica
• Contini, Peter

• Community college board of trustees
• Community college trustee
• Comprehensive community college mission
• Trustee appointment
• Community college trustees; Community colleges
• Community College Leadership

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/706

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1744