Racial Experiences of College Students at a Predominantly White University

Primary Faculty Mentor’s Name

April Schueths

Proposal Track

Student

Session Format

Poster

Abstract

This project seeks to answer the following research question: What are college students’ experiences related to racial and ethnic interaction on a predominantly white university located in the Southeastern US? Outcomes from this study have the potential to increase racial and ethnic understanding and inclusion in postsecondary education, both locally and beyond. Although there is a body of research on racial and ethnic relations among college students, the majority of work has utilized survey methodology or focus groups. The research uses qualitative methods to contextualize the unique experiences of students at a predominantly white university in the Southeastern United States. Because this is a qualitative study, we will develop our hypothesis inductively by using thematic coding (Strauss and Corbin 1990). This approach explores participant’s lived experiences and subsequently generates a hypothesis from their responses. However, current literature will be used to guide our study. This study adds to the literature on college campus race relations. Our study provides a broader and more in-depth understanding of the unique barriers facing students, particularly Students of Color, at a predominantly white university.

Keywords

University, Races, Ethnicities, Discrimination, Qualitative

Location

Concourse/Atrium

Presentation Year

2014

Start Date

11-15-2014 9:40 AM

End Date

11-15-2014 10:55 AM

Publication Type and Release Option

Presentation (Open Access)

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Racial Experiences of College Students at a Predominantly White University

Concourse/Atrium

This project seeks to answer the following research question: What are college students’ experiences related to racial and ethnic interaction on a predominantly white university located in the Southeastern US? Outcomes from this study have the potential to increase racial and ethnic understanding and inclusion in postsecondary education, both locally and beyond. Although there is a body of research on racial and ethnic relations among college students, the majority of work has utilized survey methodology or focus groups. The research uses qualitative methods to contextualize the unique experiences of students at a predominantly white university in the Southeastern United States. Because this is a qualitative study, we will develop our hypothesis inductively by using thematic coding (Strauss and Corbin 1990). This approach explores participant’s lived experiences and subsequently generates a hypothesis from their responses. However, current literature will be used to guide our study. This study adds to the literature on college campus race relations. Our study provides a broader and more in-depth understanding of the unique barriers facing students, particularly Students of Color, at a predominantly white university.