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    Factors impacting retention among African American students at Mississippi State University

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    2017_Ariel Johson_Honors Thesis.pdf (1.745 Mb )
    Date
    2017-05
    Author
    Johnson, Ariel
    Item Type
    Honors Thesis
    Advisor
    Copeland, Toni J.
    Committee
    Hardin, James
    Oppenheimer, Seth F.
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    Abstract
    African American retention is low at the college level, especially at Predominantly White Institutions. Factors such as resources, support systems, aggressions, and racism impact African American enrollment and graduation. Mississippi State University has low enrollment and retention rates for African American students, despite programs in place to increase these rates. This research uses anthropological methods to explore the experiences and knowledge of resources among African American students at Mississippi State University. Results indicate that the programs meant to combat low retention rates are ranked low and not widely known by participants. Understanding this will help increase effectiveness of retention programs at Mississippi State University and policies that create safe and welcoming campuses and promote diversity and inclusion.
    Degree
    Bachelor of Arts
    Major
    Applied Anthropology
    College
    Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Department
    Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures
    Office
    Honors Office of Undergraduate Research
    URI
    https://hdl.handle.net/11668/14459
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    Mississippi State University Libraries
    395 Hardy Rd
    P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762-5408
    (662) 325-7668
    (662) 325-0011
    (662) 325-8183
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    Mississippi State University Libraries
    395 Hardy Rd
    P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762-5408
    (662) 325-7668
    (662) 325-0011
    (662) 325-8183
    Contact repository admin Report a problem Terms of use Privacy policy Accessibility MSU Legal