Identifier
etd-10152015-092252
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
The purpose of this research study was to determine the support and resources needed by first generation college students and how community mentor programs could bridge the gaps in existing support. A purposeful sampling method was used to select three first generation college student participants who had personal experiences in community mentor programs. All three of the first generation college student participants are now college graduates. Two of the three participants currently work with a local community mentor program. Demographic data was collected prior to the semi-structured interview. After each interview was transcribed, each participant performed member checking for accuracy of the transcribed interview data. Thick description, data auditing, and reflexivity were also used as forms of data validation. Analysis revealed several common themes from the first generation college students on the supports needed in college, the impact of community mentor programs on meeting those needs, and the role community mentor programs can play in bridging the support gap for first generation college students.
Date
2015
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Griffin, Leigh Jefferson, "Bridging the Support Gap for First Generation College Students with Community Mentor Programs" (2015). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 1338.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1338
Committee Chair
Fasching-Varner, Kenneth
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.1338