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The Degree Attainment of Black Students: A Qualitative Study

Miller, La Tarsha M.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1434203856

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, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toledo, Higher Education.
The graduation rate among Black students has been lower than the national average for all races combined (NCES, 2011). This national problem was addressed in this study by examining flagship state institutions that have been successful at graduating Black students at rates higher than the national average for all races combined. A systematic grounded theory approach was used as the methodology in this study. Participants consisted of administrators at flagship state universities across the country. The Miller Conceptual Model for the Degree Attainment of Black Students at Flagship State Universities emerged as a result of this study. This model highlights the importance of supporting Black students as they progress toward the goal of degree attainment. This model provides insight into strategies that can be implemented to support Black students more effectively in their efforts to earn a college degree. The study ties together (a) theoretical concepts currently within the research literature and (b) new theoretical ideas. Recommendations to institutions based on The Miller Conceptual Model include supporting an institutional culture that encourages diversity and inclusion and demonstrating a commitment to the academic success of Black students. It is important for institutions to hire Black faculty members and staff members who care about students’ academic success. The Miller Conceptual Model supports peer-support programs and programs that specifically target Black students. Finally, the Miller Conceptual Model unites concepts currently in the literature and allows degree attainment of Black students at flagship universities to be viewed as a unified collection of scholarly perspectives.
Ron Opp (Committee Chair)
Shanda Gore (Committee Member)
Debra Harmening (Committee Member)
Penny Poplin Gosetti (Committee Member)
African American Studies; Black Studies; Education; Educational Leadership; Educational Theory; Higher Education; Higher Education Administration; Minority and Ethnic Groups; Multicultural Education
degree attainment; Black students; conceptual model; flagship state universities; graduation rates; national average; grounded theory; administrators; institutional culture; institutional commitment; Black faculty and staff; support programs; engagement

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  • Miller, L. T. M. (n.d.). The Degree Attainment of Black Students: A Qualitative Study [Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1434203856

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Miller, La Tarsha. The Degree Attainment of Black Students: A Qualitative Study. University of Toledo, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1434203856.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Miller, La Tarsha. "The Degree Attainment of Black Students: A Qualitative Study." Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo. Accessed APRIL 20, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1434203856

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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