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ERIC Number: ED661175
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 159
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ISBN: 979-8-3840-7134-1
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Exploring What Works at a Public University: An Asset-Based Programmatic Approach to Black Student Success
Janetta Dismuke Page
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Black students have faced several challenges and inequities in higher education (Williams et al., 2020). However, their experiences were not solely defined by the barriers in their way. Therefore, this study aimed to explore asset-based approaches (Denton et al., 2020) to Black students' success, including institutional support through a sense of belonging, student-faculty engagement, student development programs, campus climate, and the support of peers (Heaven, 2015; Hu et al., 2022; Hunter et al., 2019; Morgan et al., 2020). The study explored the following research questions: (1) How did a public university support program build upon its Black students' assets through its policies, programs, and practices? Furthermore, (2) How did an asset-based support program for Black students at a public university define "success" for its participants? By applying theoretical frameworks aligned with asset-based models of student success, this study provided a means of understanding how to holistically support Black students' achievement. These frameworks challenged the conventional deficit-based narrative in the literature by emphasizing asset-based approaches (Harper, 2010) and Black students' community cultural wealth (Yosso, 2005). They were at the center of public discourse. To meet the stated goals, this research utilized a qualitative explanatory case study design (Yin, 2018) to examine the Crest STEM Scholars program at a large public 4-year university. Five themes emerged from this case study, including (a) student support through asset-based programming, (b) affirming program policies, (c) asset-based approaches to collaborative partnerships, (d) well-being and sense of belonging, and (e) student success. Through semi-structured interviews, participants shared how these themes contributed to the assets through policies, practices, and programs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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