POSSIBILITIES AND PERILS: EXAMINING THE EXPERIENCES OF NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions and development of community college students as they navigate stigmas associated with a 2-year collegiate institution within the mid-Atlantic region. Community colleges continue to be labeled as a disservice in regard to academically and holistically preparing nontraditional students to matriculate to 4-year institutions. This persistent myth has been presented through the lens of prominent researchers. However, the literature lacks research from the perception, experiences, and most importantly the voice of the nontraditional student. This study enables this marginalized population to be heard through a phenomenological approach. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of urban community college students and how they are able to navigate through trials/tribulations and extenuating circumstances to obtain an associate’s degree. More specifically, this study focused on eight student-athletes and examined these nontraditional students’ holistic and wellness development, personal and academic development, and self-identity.

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Temple University. Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Grace , Lynsey Jae

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Davis, James Earl, 1960-

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Johnson, Jennifer M., 1970-
• Diamond, S. Elizabeth
• Stull, Judith C., 1944-
• Raisch, M. Meghan

• Higher education administration

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/8951

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oai:scholarshare.temple.edu:20.500.12613/8951