Date of Award
Spring 2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs
Committee Chairperson
Jason Wozniak, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Jacqueline S. Hodes, Ed.D
Abstract
This thesis will address the racial attitudes on predominately white college campuses that have a negative effect on Black students. More specifically, I will be shining light on not only the need for action within higher education, but how these racial attitudes effect Black students in general society. I propose a program intervention, “Education in Color,” that challenges faculty/staff to step out of their comfort zone and draw a closer connection to Black student at their institution. “Education in Color” is a program intervention that aims to bring a better understanding to faculty/staff about the experiences and difficulties to plague so many Black students today. An effective leader of this position will be someone who is not afraid to see racism as a large systematic oppression, and also willing to act for change. This is an important topic because racism is powerful and visible, and so are the effects. It does not just affect students of color, but the university as a whole
Recommended Citation
Mallory, Jamir, "The Black Experience at a Predominately White Institution (PWI)." (2022). West Chester University Master’s Theses. 298.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_theses/298