Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
Advisor
Kenneth Rockensies
Committee Member
Susan Torbenson
Keywords
HBCUs, college environment, staff attrition, college housing, resident advisors
Abstract
This mixed-methods research study was designed to explore and highlight the lived experiences of residence life professionals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Data collection was completed using an online survey and one-on-one interviews. This study will contribute to the discussion of retaining live-in residence life professionals at HBCUs. This research study provided suggestions and opportunities for administrators to enhance the experience of residence life professionals while keeping the mission of educating HBCU students.
It is hoped that this study will continually prompt and influence dialogue to address the consistent attrition amongst residence life professionals, especially at HBCUs. The HBCU community is attractive to both students and professionals, but is also a common contributor to the decision to leave the position at HBCUs. This research will provide a platform to address the gap in literature on residence life professionals at HBCUs.
NSUWorks Citation
Cletra Natasha Peters. 2018. The Intent of Residence Life Professionals to Leave the Field at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. (171)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/171.