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Addressing the Lack of Racial Diversity in an Engineering Co-op Program

Aspiras, Dae Brodeur
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690368017006177

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2023, Doctor of Education , University of Dayton, Educational Administration.
Engineering Co-op Program at Midwestern Private University offers support for students seeking relevant work experience, yet only a small percentage of racially underrepresented undergraduate engineering students engage with the program. Understanding this inconsistency is important for progressing towards more equitable approaches. Prior research has shown that connection is an influential factor in a racially underrepresented student’s decision for participation in a program (Foote et al., 2019; Boyd et al, 2022; Wilson & Morieson, 2022; McIntosh & Nutt, 2022; Voisin et al., 2023; Zuchowski et al., 2023). Using the race-conscious student engagement framework, this mixed methods study collected data through surveys and interviews over several months. Findings echoed previous research: racially underrepresented engineering students desire connection and support. If those students are not finding either within the Co-op Program, then there is opportunity for continued development and enrichment for both the program and its staff.
Elizabeth Essex (Committee Chair)
Margaret Pinnell (Committee Member)
Kathryn Schiffelbein (Committee Member)
92 p.
Engineering; Higher Education; Organization Theory
racially underrepresented students; internships and co-ops; engineering; diversity; equity; inclusion; engagement; connection; support

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  • Aspiras, D. B. (2023). Addressing the Lack of Racial Diversity in an Engineering Co-op Program [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690368017006177

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Aspiras, Dae. Addressing the Lack of Racial Diversity in an Engineering Co-op Program. 2023. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690368017006177.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Aspiras, Dae. " Addressing the Lack of Racial Diversity in an Engineering Co-op Program." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1690368017006177

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