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Showing 1 to 20 of 97 for “"Predominantly white institutions"”.
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Examining Campus Based Multicultural Centers At Predominantly White Institutions
Campus based multicultural centers at predominantly White institutions have the surmountable task of both supporting marginalized identities and educating the majority White community on diversity and social justice issues. As a unit, often placed under student affairs, multicultural centers are …
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Their Story: College Persistence Of Hispanic/Latino Students At Predominantly White Institutions
… Hispanic/Latino students’ college experiences at Predominantly White, 4-year institutions in an effort to better understand what these students perceived as contributing factors to their sense of belonging and persistence through their first year. Participants included individuals classified as …
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Redefining the Black superwoman: Racial and gender microaggressions at predominantly white institutions
… Black women’s experiences at a large Midwestern predominantly white institution. The work explores the relevance of racial and gender microaggressions to the phenomena of the Strong Black Woman (SBW) or Black Superwoman (BSW) archetypes. Within traditional literature, unique experiences of Black …
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EXAMINING HOW MICROAGGRESSIONS IMPACT AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS STUDYING AT PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTIONS
Microaggressions, or subtle forms of racial discrimination, are making campus
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African-American Male Senior Administrators in Predominantly White institutions: A Study on Resilience
… males experience as a senior administrator at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) from the perspectives of four Participants. This study is being conducted to identify what factors impact the resilience of African American male senior administrators at PWIs. In order to capture the …
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A Comparison of Traditional and Nontraditional Students Attending Historically Black or Predominantly White Institutions
… Black College or University (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, …
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Race, Sense of Belonging, and the African American Student Experience at Predominantly White Institutions
… experiences of African American students at a predominantly White institution. The purpose of this study was to identify how race impacts the sense of belonging of African American students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). This study highlighted the racialized experiences of African …
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Resilience differences of Black Greek-Lettered Organization members and African-American students at Predominantly White Institutions
… on college campuses, particularly Predominately White Institutions (PWIs), over the last century, they are less likely to graduate than their White counterparts are. They face discrimination, hostile environments, adversity, low or no social or mentoring support, and often feel compelled to …
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Skin Deep: Latin American and Caribbean Students' Graduate Life at Predominantly White Institutions in the Midwest
The aim of this study is to add to the body of literature on transnational students generally, as well as to the literature on people from Latin America and the Caribbean specifically, with the potential to expand the range of opportunities and outcomes.
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The desire to finish : a quantitative study examining the motivation of Black students at predominantly White institutions.
… have steadily increased, yet educational institutions have not created opportunities to help Black student succeed as much as their White counterparts (Lang, 2001; Martin, 2012). The significance of the increasing attrition rates is evident by the gap in performance-based traditional …
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Reminisce, reconcile, & reclaim: A qualitative study centering Black alumni and their engagement with their undergraduate predominantly White institutions
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2025-10-19 without embargo terms
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"I'm not your Mammy": Unearthing the Racially Gendered Experiences of Undergraduate Black Women Resident Assistants at Predominantly White Institutions
… Assistant (RA) experiences in the context of Predominantly White Institutions (PWI). While serving in the capacities of both student and student affairs professional, this study explored how women navigate the responsibilities of their role and the intersections of race and gender. Given the …
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Exploring the third culture building approach for effective cross-cultural interaction for Black American professionals in predominantly white institutions
… (with advanced knowledge acquired from institutions of higher learning), to generate a new space in Predominantly White Institutions (PWis). These institutions include settings where the racial composition is becoming consistently more diverse (through past desegregation efforts). …
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Can I get a witness?: The resilience of four Black women senior student affairs administrators at predominantly White institutions
… women senior student affairs administrators at predominantly White institutions in order to understand the strategies for success that led to their advancement to senior level positions. Participants included four deans of students and/or vice presidents for student affairs (reporting directly …
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Comparison of the Stress Levels and GPA of African American College Students at Historically Black and Predominantly White Institutions.
… students attending Historically Black and Predominantly White Institutions were compared. The GPAs of the students were correlated with their stress levels. Racism and social support were explored as factors contributing to stress. Results indicated that African American students attending …
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American Indian tribal identity in the 21st century: exploratory narratives of American Indian college students at predominantly white institutions
… Indian college students who have attended a predominantly white institution within the 21st century. This study responds to the needed inquiry of research and literature about and for American Indian college students by American Indians. ‘Stories within stories’ is the overall framework …
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Beyond the Letters: Understanding the Importance of Black Women's Sense of Belonging in Predominantly White Sororities At Predominantly White Institutions
… increasing racial diversity in higher education, predominantly White institutions (PWIs) often maintain environments where racial dynamics can significantly influence the student experience, particularly in social organizations such as sororities. The literature emphasizes the importance of …
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The (In)Visible Road Map: The Role of Mentoring for First-Generation Black Female Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions
… Black female doctoral students at predominantly White institutions (PWI). Specifically, the sparse literature base constricts existing knowledge and understanding about the mentoring relationships of first-generation Black female doctoral students and the barriers they face in the …
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Place-Making by Black and Latinx Students in Predominantly White Institutions: Participatory Design and Meaning Making Through a Social Enterprise
… and Latinx male retention in post-secondary institutions, particularly predominantly white institutions (PWI), remains a critical social problem. Even though many PWIs set up structures to welcome and support Black and Latinx males, those structures are defined and created through dominant …
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The Career Paths of African American Male Senior Administrators in Student Affairs at Predominantly White Institutions: Formal and Informal Leadership Experiences
… attaining senior administrative positions at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). The previous research often lacks an empirical focus, resulting in a substantial gap in the literature (Jackson, 2004; Lewis, 2007; Pickron, 1991). <br /> This qualitative study examines the career paths and …
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