A Different World: National Climate and its Effects on Black Students Attending Predominantly White Institutions (PWI)
Presenter(s)
Veronica Halfacre
Files
Description
Many studies have examined the experiences of Black students at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI). However, few explore the impact of the national political and racial climate on the experiences of Black students at PWIs. This research study addresses the following questions: (1) How does the national climate affect the campus climate for Black students at a PWI? (2) How do Black students’ perceptions of police brutality shape their perceptions of campus climate? (3) How are Black students using engagement as a response to campus climate? In this phenomenological study, the researcher conducted interviews with Black undergraduate students from a private Midwest university. Results show that the cocurricular experiences of Black students and their perceptions of police are shaped by national events. This study has implications for the improvement of support and resources for Black students at Predominantly White Institutions.
Publication Date
4-22-2021
Project Designation
Graduate Research
Primary Advisor
Graham F. Hunter
Primary Advisor's Department
Counselor Education
Keywords
Stander Symposium project, student affairs, School of Education and Health Sciences
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Recommended Citation
"A Different World: National Climate and its Effects on Black Students Attending Predominantly White Institutions (PWI)" (2021). Stander Symposium Projects. 2311.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/2311
