An Interpretivism Perspective of Institutional Practices on Allied Health Program Student Retention at Public Community Colleges in Texas

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dc.contributorGonzalez, Elsa
dc.contributorBowden, Randall
dc.contributorGriffith, Bryant
dc.contributorBuck, Gregory
dc.creatorGaus, Frances Gayle
dc.date2017-07-24T20:58:11Z
dc.date2017-07-24T20:58:11Z
dc.date2017-05
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-22T22:24:04Z
dc.date.available2018-01-22T22:24:04Z
dc.descriptionA thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR of EDUCATION in EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas.
dc.descriptionOver the past four decades there has been a great amount of research on retention of students in higher education institutions (Tinto, 2006); however, few studies have examined the effect of what institutions provide for student support, regarding retention, specifically allied health program students. Retention of community college students in allied health programs is important to meet the quickly growing community needs for healthcare providers. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the needs of aging citizens have increased the demand for healthcare providers. This study used a qualitative method of inquiry to seek the perceptions of community college allied health administrators and students regarding institutional practices and retention. A multi-case study methodology was used to frame the study. There are three case studies presented, one for each selected public community college in Texas. Participants included one administrator and student from each of the three community colleges. Data came from interviews with respondents, observations of participants, and document analysis. A case report was made for each college, a comparison of the case studies, and lastly, implications and recommendations for practice.
dc.descriptionEducational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction
dc.descriptionCollege of Education and Human Development
dc.format190 pages.
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/1969.6/3803
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1969.6/3803
dc.languageen_US
dc.rightsThis material is made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with its source. All rights are reserved and retained regardless of current or future development or laws that may apply to fair use standards. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the author and/or publisher.
dc.rightsGaus, Frances Gayle
dc.subjectAllied Health Programs
dc.subjectCommunity College
dc.subjectProgram culture
dc.subjectProgram major and student success
dc.subjectQualitative Research
dc.subjectRetention
dc.titleAn Interpretivism Perspective of Institutional Practices on Allied Health Program Student Retention at Public Community Colleges in Texas
dc.typeText
dc.typeDissertation

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