Term of Award
Fall 2025
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Document Type and Release Option
Dissertation (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Committee Chair
Elise Cain
Committee Member 1
Antonio Gutierrez de Blume
Committee Member 2
Jennifer Perry
Abstract
Colleges and universities play an important role in maintaining high retention rates and getting students from matriculation to graduation. There are several studies related to the reasons and barriers that result in low retention rates. This qualitative study examined how one university in southeast Georgia can improve retention rates among first-generation African American students by enhancing its practices. The findings from this study the revealed lived experiences of college students that resulted in a range of emotions, resources and barriers, and communication. Discussion and implications of the findings provide recommendations for practice and future research.
OCLC Number
1558583519
Catalog Permalink
https://galileo-georgiasouthern.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01GALI_GASOUTH/1r4bu70/alma9916640043402950
Recommended Citation
Porter, Jaleesa, "A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Lived Experiences of First-Generation African American Students To Improve Retention Rates" (2025). Theses & Dissertations. 3022.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/3022
Research Data and Supplementary Material
No
