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A Bridge to Success Overcoming Barriers That Hinder Students From Matriculating After Their First Year of College at Wilberforce University

Wright, Delores
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1732531716947437

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2024, Doctor of Education , University of Dayton, Educational Administration.
This study explores the critical issues of student retention at Wilberforce University, America’s first private historically Black college and university (HBCU). Using a convergent mix-methods approach to draw on institutional data, student surveys, student focus group, faculty interviews, and retention models, this review identifies critical factors impacting student persistence to sophomore year, including academic support, financial challenges, and campus engagement. The study examines both historical and contemporary retention efforts at Wilberforce, offering strategies for improving graduation rates. This analysis aims to contribute to the broader conversation about retention challenges at HBCUs and the significance of sustaining student success upon leaving the 12th grade.
Meredith Wronowski (Committee Chair)
Pam Young (Committee Co-Chair)
Omesh Johar (Committee Co-Chair)
70 p.
Educational Leadership
First year of college at Wilberforce University W. E. B. DuBois From 12th Grade Leading to a Bridge to Success Reimaging and Revamping First Year Orientation Program at Wilberforce University Logic Model First Year Orientation Program What's Working What Is Not Working

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  • Wright, D. (2024). A Bridge to Success Overcoming Barriers That Hinder Students From Matriculating After Their First Year of College at Wilberforce University [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1732531716947437

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Wright, Delores. A Bridge to Success Overcoming Barriers That Hinder Students From Matriculating After Their First Year of College at Wilberforce University. 2024. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1732531716947437.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Wright, Delores. "A Bridge to Success Overcoming Barriers That Hinder Students From Matriculating After Their First Year of College at Wilberforce University." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1732531716947437

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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