Date of Award
9-22-2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Foundations: Educational Administration
First Advisor
Mohamed Nur-Awaleh
Abstract
This is a study of African students in community colleges. A qualitative study was conducted during the summer and fall semesters of 2020 to collect data from a sample of African students in two community colleges in the mid-west region of the United States. The study provided an in-depth look at the study participants, their journey to the colleges, expectations, hopes, and needs they brought with them to the two-year institutions. This study also explores students’ feelings about their experiences in the campuses and how those experiences impact their academic advancements as well as their socio-cultural adjustment in the United States. Theoretically, Bohman's international student community college decision-making model as well as Hofstede’s cultural dimension theory are the guiding frameworks for this research. Qualitative data collected from eight study participants was analyzed and discussed using thematic analysis technique. Specifically, three main themes emerged that revealed the peculiarity of the journey and experiences of the students in the community colleges, offering insights for institutions engaged in recruiting and hosting African students.
Recommended Citation
Darboe, Ansumana, "A Qualitative Study of the Motivations and Experiences of African Students in Community Colleges in the United States" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 1487.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1487
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2021.20220215070316844258.999994
Page Count
169
Comments
Imported from Darboe_ilstu_0092E_12036.pdf