Degree Name
EdD (Doctor of Education)
Program
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
May 1999
Abstract
This study of African-American seniors at East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville was conducted to solicit student responses about the perceptions of their schools, university services, and experiences at those institutions. The study employed quantitative data and descriptive analysis was performed. Data collected in this study described the demographic characteristics of the students and their perceptions, attitudes, experiences and level of involvement in the campus environment for African-American seniors. Data in this study indicated perceptions that Tennessee must be committed to increasing financial support to the universities. Universities must be committed to increase faculty and student involvement, create a culturally diverse environment and expand existing recruitment and retention programs.
Document Type
Dissertation - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Mack, Delmar L., "Perceptions of African-american Seniors Regarding Factors of Institutional Support at Three Predominantly White Tennessee State-supported Institutions of Higher Education" (1999). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2944. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2944
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African American Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons