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Showing 1 to 20 of 35 for “"Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)"”.
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A descriptive study of reform in teacher education at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)
… study of 47 teacher education programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The study includes a characterization of changes made in teacher education programs and the catalyst for these changes. The methodology for this study included gathering demographic data and data …
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Factors That Influence the Persistence Rates of White Undergraduate Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
… rates of White undergraduate students attending HBCUs from the students' perspectives. Applying Tinto's Model of Student Departure (1975, 1993) as a lens for persistence, the overall aim in this study was to focus on the students' social and academic integration at the institution as well as …
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Role models and racial identity for African American males at historically black and predominantly white colleges and universities
… current study investigated role model selection and racial identity for 104 African American male college students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)and predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, a role model measure, …
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Understanding the Barriers and Contributions to Success Among African American Graduate Students Pursuing Doctorate Degrees in Clinical or Counseling Psychology: A Comparative Analysis of Predominantly White Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
… White Institutions (PWIs) compared to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This study aims to elucidate the challenges encountered by African American graduate students in their pursuit of doctoral degrees in clinical or counseling psychology. The study focused on …
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The Race for Privilege in Blackness: Transformative Leadership in Traversing Space in Search of Black Queer Cool
… faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth of color, intentionally blends artist in creative glance with researcher in systemic inquiry and knowledge gathering (Lawrence-Lightfoot & Hoffman-Davis, 1997; Ellis et al., 2011). </p><p> An aspiring African American, …
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The familiar and the foreign: Dance on the historically black college campus
… is to illuminate the missing voices of historically black college and university dance programs in the national discussion on the history and development of dance in American higher education. The methodology included the selection of five subject schools that are historically black …
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Impact Of Retention Initiatives On The Levels Of Self-Efficacy And Hope In African American Students On A Historically Black College And University Campus In Kentucky
… study examined the levels of self-efficacy and hope of the students at-risk that participated in a college program with multiple retention initiatives. The students selected were identified as students at-risk due to their high school GPAs and standardized test scores. The initiative focused …
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"I'LL FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE": THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF HBCUs ON THE CAREER TRAJECTORIES OF EMERGENT BLACK PROFESSIONALS
… portraiture study explored the experiences of Black college students who were recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through interviews and an examination of participant artifacts, the researcher investigated the relationship between campus environment, …
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A critical race critique of campus climate and belonging for first-generation students of color at historically Black colleges & predominately White institutions
… purpose of this research is to assess whether and how higher education campus climate, policy, and practice influence belonging for first-generation students of color. Through the lens of critical race theory, the study further juxtaposes those experiences through the testimony of students at …
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White Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
… the socialization process of White faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Specifically, this qualitative study identified influences and barriers in the socialization process of White tenure-line faculty at two HBCUs. Through the participants shared experiences, both …
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Examining the first-year experiences and perceptions of sense of belonging among Mexican American students enrolled in a Texas HBCU
… As HSIs continue to emerge across the country, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are also responding to demographic shifts, especially in Texas. Although their historic mission focuses on educating African Americans, some Texas HBCU presidents and administrators maintain that …
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Exploring Black Students’ Perceptions of How Location Affects Timely Graduation in Higher Education
Currie, Natasha B. Abstract Expanding knowledge and skills through higher education can improve career stability and income; however, not all Black students who pursue college graduate on time or at all. Persistent inequities, including generational poverty and unequal access to resources, continue …
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PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIC PLANS AT MID-SIZED PRIVATE, NONPROFIT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are valuable institutions and serve animportant role in the success of not only Black Americans, but all students who are seeking a quality education at an affordable price. Unfortunately, due to continued racial and systemic discrimination, …
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Shootings on Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Qualitative Comparative Case Study
… States for almost two centuries. Between 2015 and 2016, at least three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) experienced multiple shootings where students were killed in each incident. This qualitative comparative case study used secondary data to explore the similarities and …
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Improving Organizational Climates at HBCUS: Leveraging the Voices of Underrepresented, Minority Women Faculty and Instructors
… of underrepresented,minority (URM) women faculty and instructors at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), examining how they navigate and respond to the complexities of structural and systemic barriers in higher education. Drawing from the literature on systems of oppression, …
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Exploring Hiring Managers’ Strategies for Recruiting Diverse Educators in a Southeastern State
… was to explore hiring managers’ experiences and knowledge of minority teacher recruitment. The primary research question for this study was: What strategies do hiring managers in the school district under study find most effective in overcoming barriers to recruiting minority educators, and …
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Exploring the roles the digital divide, social capital and community cultural wealth play for first-generation college students at HBCUs during the college search and financial aid process
This study explores the experiences of first- and second- year first-generation college students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) related to the college admissions process and finding financial aid. This applies the digital divide to determine whether the three levels of the …
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Hpv Vaccine Acceptance Among Southern Black College Students: The Influence of Culture, History, and Health Beliefs
… if measures are taken to promote acceptance and uptake. The purpose of the study was to explore historical and cultural influences and health beliefs on HPV vaccine acceptance among Black college students. Five hundred seventy-five Black male and female college students were recruited from …
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RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INTERNALIZED STEREOTYPES, BLACK IDENTITY, RACE SALIENCE, AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS
… this study was to examine within group thoughts and feelings among African American college students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and historically White colleges and universities (HWCUs). Hypotheses were tested, 1) internalized stereotypes will be endorsed by more …
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Experiences of African American male engineering students: a qualitative analysis
… were essentially invisible in the science and engineering academic and professional communities (Babco, 2001a). The few who did earn degrees in these fields, obtained them primarily from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and these institutions also served as the primary …
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