Title
From community college to state college: Engaging in qualitative research in a shifting institutional landscape
Location
1054
Format Type
Event
Format Type
Panel
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2019
Abstract
In many states, community colleges have begun to offer bachelor’s degrees and are subsequently renamed state colleges. This emerging form of state colleges continue to develop their distinct identity within post-secondary education, bridging open-door admissions, solely lower division, democratic institutions with selective-admissions, upper division, and research-focused curriculums. This session will focus on the experiences of students, faculty, staff, and administrators engaging in qualitative research at these new institutions of higher education. Panelists will discuss the challenges, resources, and sources of inspiration for conducting qualitative research while attending or working at a state college. Panelists will also share their reflections on learning qualitative research and advice for those who wish to conduct qualitative and mixed methods research at state colleges. They will use examples from their research to illustrate their experiences. The panelists represent a broad range of qualitative researchers including undergraduate student researchers, current doctoral students, faculty actively engaged in scholarship, IRB members, and seasoned researchers who are affiliated with state colleges. Within the session, there will be time for an exchange of ideas amongst panelists as well as audience questions and participation.
From community college to state college: Engaging in qualitative research in a shifting institutional landscape
1054
In many states, community colleges have begun to offer bachelor’s degrees and are subsequently renamed state colleges. This emerging form of state colleges continue to develop their distinct identity within post-secondary education, bridging open-door admissions, solely lower division, democratic institutions with selective-admissions, upper division, and research-focused curriculums. This session will focus on the experiences of students, faculty, staff, and administrators engaging in qualitative research at these new institutions of higher education. Panelists will discuss the challenges, resources, and sources of inspiration for conducting qualitative research while attending or working at a state college. Panelists will also share their reflections on learning qualitative research and advice for those who wish to conduct qualitative and mixed methods research at state colleges. They will use examples from their research to illustrate their experiences. The panelists represent a broad range of qualitative researchers including undergraduate student researchers, current doctoral students, faculty actively engaged in scholarship, IRB members, and seasoned researchers who are affiliated with state colleges. Within the session, there will be time for an exchange of ideas amongst panelists as well as audience questions and participation.
Comments
We realize this is a large panel. We will be grouping panelists by role and research project for a team-focused conversation.