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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study oftudents at a Research UniversityMary Margaret HuiL'niivnr ty of A rlawds, PaytttcvilkFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.uark.edu/etdPart of the Higher Education CommonsRecommended CitationHui, Mary Margaret, "Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College Stude Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofnts at a Research University" (2017).Theses ứnd Dissertations. 2420.http:?7scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2420This Dixwruticxirt brought to you for free aiCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
xl open XCOA by ScholirWocG^CL’ARK. It bls been accepted for indu>x>n in These* and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of SchdtrWwks^UARK. FUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofa Research UniversityA dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in Higher EducationbyMary Margaret Hui University of ArkansasBachelor of Arts in Drama and History, 2009 University of Arkansas Master of Arts in History, 2011August 2017 Un Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofiversity of ArkansasThis dissertation is approved for recommendation to the Graduate Council.Dr. Michael T. MillerDissertation DirectorDr. Trevor A. FCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
rancis Committee MemberDr. Charles F. Robinson II Committee MemberAbstractFirst-generation college students are students whose parents do not have a cUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofraduate with a bachelor's degree in lour years. 1 heir success is important because education is associated with increased income, quality of life, and social mobility, making educational attainment even more significant in Arkansas, which has both low educational attainment and high poverty. Little Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of is known about what can be done to close the achievement gap. It is important to analyze what helped FGCS succeed so that higher education administraCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
tors, faculty, and staff can help other FGCS succeed.The study used explanatory' sequential mixed methodology to analyze the factors first-generation University of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofkansas, an Arkansas land-grant institution. Descriptive statistics and Pearson s chi-square of independence test were used to analyze first-generation students. Focus groups of FGCS w ere conducted to understand the factors that contributed to being on-track and strategies for success. The study’s r Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofesults indicated that ethnicity and changing the major college of degree program are not related to being on-track to graduate, but other demographicCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
factors like age. residency, and ACT score are significant FGCS faced multiple barriers like unpreparedness, financial obligations, and relating to thUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofy used a few strategics to succeed, such as active involvement in planning then course of study to maximize efficiency. Recommendations for both future research and future practice were made to help first-generation college studentssucceed.AcknowledgementsI could not have completed this project with Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofout the love and support of my family and want to thank them beginning with my paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Tung-Sing Hui. Although they passedCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
before my birth. I have known and loved them through my father’s character and values. Thank you to my maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Dupree FouUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of acknowledge my parents. Dr. .Anthony and Susan Hui. They offered immense support throughout my time in my doctoral program from “buck-up" speeches to the fellowship of our many Saturday night dinners. Thank you to my aunt. Sandra “Sissy." who broadened my view of the public education sector and is Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofmy best travel buddy. I also want to thank my tlưee sisters: Jennifer. Alexandra, and Victoria. They made me laugh when I needed to most and never queCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
stioned my dreams. Thank you to my two brothers-in-law, Micah and Joseph, and soon-to-be brother-in-law. Thomas. I also want to thank my niece. Mary-MUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofof college students. A special thank you to the man closest to my heart. Trase Cunningham. He cheered me on throughout every step of this journey. Thank you for never doubting my potential and always believing in me. I am also gratefill for the companionship of my chihuahua. Miley Ray Chihuahua. She Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of offered unconditional love throughout my graduate education and sat by my side as I typed ever,' page of this work.I am gratefill for many others, esCompetition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
pecially Dr. Calvin White. Jr. He mentored me throughout my time at the Ư of A, guiding me through multiple degrees and providing invaluable life lessUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of was inspired to pursue a career in higher education because of the impact he had on my life. I also want to thank Dr. James Gigantino II for his mentorship throughout my graduate studies. A special thank you to the conununity of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the St Paul’s Chon for providing a spi Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofritual conununity throughout my studies.I want to thank all of those who have made this project possible, beginning with my dissertation advisor. Dr.Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study of
Michael Miller. I am so gratefill for his guidance on this work. Thank you to my committee members. Dr. Char les Robinson II and Dr. Trevor Francis. TUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College st Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study off Arkansas Office of Graduation and Retention for sponsoring pizzas for the focus groups. Thank you to Quinn Ramsey who selflessly helped me with the statistics portion of this project. Finally. I want to thank the project's participants. Without their success and willingness to participate, this pr Competition and Collaboration in the Central Eastside- A Study ofoject would not be complete.University of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College stUniversity of Arkansas, FayettevilleSchoIarVVorksộDUARKTheses and Dissertations42948Factors Contributing to the Success of First-Generation College stGọi ngay
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