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Showing 1 to 20 of 97 for “"PWI"”.
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A Praxis of Transformative Care: Centering Historically Resilient Students at a PWI
… failures. At a predominantly white institution (PWI), historically resilient students, those from diverse backgrounds who have historically endured the structural load of institutional exclusion, carry the compounded weight of navigating systemic barriers while driving institutional change. This …
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The experiences of Black men living on campus at a PWI and belonging
… on campus at predominately White institutions (PWIs) and their sense of belonging. Perception of social support, connectedness, and acceptance with the campus community was used as the operational definition of sense of belonging used for this study. Research suggests that Black men have less …
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Undergraduate African American women's narratives on persistence in science majors at a PWI
… fields at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) (Bowen, Chingos, & McPherson, 2009; Jordan, 2006; National Science Foundation, 2007, 2009; Warren, 1998). Some African American women depart science majors, due to school tracking or the leaky pipeline (Blickenstaff, 2005; Bowen, et al., 2009; …
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A road less traveled: the experiences of black male collegians at a PWI
The objective of this study was to identify the social and academic factors that contribute to the success of African American male undergraduate students at Predominantly White Institutions. While numerous authors have conducted research on black males in higher education, many seem to focus on …
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Lemons Into Lemonade: Black Undergraduate Women's Embodiment of Strength and Resilience at a PWI
… transition to and experiences while attending a PWI, and the ways in which they continue to make meaning of space. Informed by Black Feminist Theory and Critical Race Theory, the framework and methods used in this project prioritize the care of the participants and allow them to be co-creators of …
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From Counterspaces to Community:A Qualitative Case Study Analysis of Black Community Making at a PWI
… community at a predominantly white institution (PWI). Informed by relational sociological methodology and the conceptual framework of Black placemaking, this study foregrounded the nuanced process of community building, focusing on the interplay between Black students and the spaces—physical and …
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The Impact of Retention Efforts on the Collegiate Experience of Students of Color at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI)
<p>This dissertation explored perceptions of thirteen stakeholders who participated in the Minority Orientation Program, a pre-entry initiative focused on retaining students of color at a private, four-year university located in the northeast region of the United States. Situated in Vincent Tinto’s …
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In the eye of the student: a qualitative study of the perceptions of campus racial climate at a private PWI
The purpose of this qualitative study was to (a) assess the current campus climate at a private Predominately White Institution, (b) assess is there is a difference between the perceptions of campus racial climate between White students and Black students, (c) assess what the students believe the …
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A qualitative study exploring barriers Black college students experience in utilizing mental health services at a predominantly white institution (PWI)
… students in a predominately white institution (PWI). The study implemented semi-structured interviews and focus groups with Eighteen students. The students participated in either a two-series interview process or a focus group that focused on the utilization of mental health services at a PWI. …
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BLACK BEYOND MEASURE: AN ANTIDEFICIT EXPLORATION OF CULTURAL CAPITAL WITHIN A NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE) CHAPTER AT A PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTION (PWI)
… excluded from Predominately White institutions (PWI) longer than welcomed to attend and matriculate (Harper et al., 2009). Due to this lack of inclusion, African American students' educational experiences often center on academic disparities, inequality of opportunity, and under-preparedness in …
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Predominantly white institution or historically black college/university: Racial composition of school environment and perceived racism on African American students’ college experiences
… (i.e., predominantly White institution [PWI] vs. historically Black college/university [HBCU]) impacted the hypotheses. All participants completed an online questionnaire. Findings for the key hypotheses of this study were mixed. For example, regardless if African American students …
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A Comparison of Traditional and Nontraditional Students Attending Historically Black or Predominantly White Institutions
… (HBCU) over a Predominantly White Institution (PWI); however, studies have not considered how results might be impacted by student status, traditional vs. nontraditional, or the degree to which a student is considered to be nontraditional (minimally, moderately, or highly nontraditional). The …
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"It's about just staying focused" : how African American gay and bisexual men persist at a predominately white institution
… a predominately White educational institution (PWI) in the face of racism, heterosexism and homophobia. The results suggest that the reasons these students initially chose to attend the PWI were important to their decision to remain enrolled until their graduation. The environmental …
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Biracial/Multiracial Student Perceptions of Student Academic Support Services at a Predominantly White Public Institution
… success at predominantly white institutions (PWI). The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of biracial/multiracial college students regarding student academic support services at one PWI. In order to address barriers to student success, the voices of biracial/multiracial …
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Virtual source aperture ultrasonic imaging for non destructive testing
… and shortcomings of FMC, Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) and VSA in a comparative study. • Investigation of the VSA frequency domain algorithm and establish whether it is a viable alternative solution. • Development of VSA ‘multi-mode‘ and self-tandem algorithms to improve the probability of defect …
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A Comparative Examination of Student Satisfaction by Ethnicity at Historically Black and Predominately White Land-Grant Institutions
… is seen at predominately White institutions (PWIs). Many have found that African American students are less satisfied than their White counterparts with the college environment, and have attrition rates five to eight times higher than their White counterparts at the same institution (Allen, …
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(Un)Bundling the Black Experience at PWIs: Using Assets-based Frameworks to Explore the Lived Experiences of Black Sub-Saharan African-born Graduate Students in STEM
… especially at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. However, the current constitution of the Black population, including Black students in the US, is inherently culturally and ethnically diverse. The Black student …
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The Future Is Now: Examining The Black Student College Selection Process
… college at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI), this study identified and highlighted key factors that influenced the college selection process for Black students attending a PWI. The study also uncovered details relating to the process involved as well as the individuals that may typically …
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Predictive models of tissue outcome in acute human cerebral ischemia using diffusion and perfusion weighted MRI
Diffusion (DWI) and perfusion weighted (PWI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide significant insight into acute stroke and can potentially be useful for clinical decision-making. In particular, current therapeutic decisions for acute human cerebral ischemia are typically based on time of …
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Soy El Primero: First-Generation Latino/a College Students' Experiences of Acculturative Stress and Coping Response in College
… in U.S. Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) is increasing. However, first-generation Latino/a students' ability to persist and graduate from PWIs has been and continues to be a pressing concern. The climate of the PWI campus caters to the prevailing norms and practices of white students …
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