Examining Black students’ perceptions and perspectives of conduct violation outcomes at a predominantly White institution in the Midwest

Robertson, Prince F

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Title

Examining Black students’ perceptions and perspectives of conduct violation outcomes at a predominantly White institution in the Midwest

Author(s)

Robertson, Prince F

Issue Date

2023-12-01

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Pak, Yoon

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Pak, Yoon

Committee Member(s)

• Hood, Denice W
• Huang, Wenhao D
• Moon, Theopolis

Department of Study

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Discipline

Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

Ed.D.

Degree Level

Dissertation

Keyword(s)

Black students, college, Critical Race Theory, CRT, higher education, PWI, student affairs, student conduct

Abstract

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions and viewpoints of conduct violation outcomes among Black college students attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) situated in the Midwest region of the United States. To accomplish this, the study employed a theoretical framework rooted in Critical Race Theory (CRT) to delve into the key components of how Black college students perceive the student conduct process. Qualitative research methods, including interviews, were employed to uncover emerging themes related to Black students' perspectives on student conduct at their Midwest higher education institution. The overarching question that guided this study can be summarized as follows: What do Black students think and feel about the outcomes resulting from violations of student conduct? Findings encompass the Black students' encounters with the university's charges, the equitable application of the Student Code of Conduct, the influence of sanctions and racial background on outcomes, the role of race in the determination process, their overall perceptions, and the potential application of restorative justice principles.

Graduation Semester

2023-12

Type of Resource

Thesis

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Copyright 2023 Prince Robertson

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