First Advisor
Christy McConnell
First Committee Member
Jennifer Harding
Second Committee Member
Hannah Kang
Third Committee Member
Jonathan Cooney
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Document Type
Dissertation
Date Created
12-2024
Department
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Student Work
Abstract
This qualitative study used portraiture to explore the experiences of four Native American, or sometimes referred to as American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN), college students who attended Reservation Community College (RCC), a Tribal College and University (TCU). Interviews, focus groups, and detailed notes captured the encounters that conceptualized the perspectives of four Native American students at this TCU. Participants included individuals who are members of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and graduated from RCC with a bachelor's degree. The texts incorporated the direct voices and stories of the participants to allow for direct and authentic quotes and phrases used during the interviews. The purpose of this study was to examine the supports and resources that contributed to the retention and success of Indigenous students at RCC. This was done utilizing the following three research questions:
- Q1 What are the experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) college students who have completed their four-year degree at RCC?
- Q2 How do Native American students use their lived experiences to inform their everyday interactions and decisions?
- Q3 How has culture and community contributed to the feeling of belonging at RCC?
This portraiture found the experiences of these students, their resilience, and the help of college and family support and resources contributed to feeling a sense of belonging and support to continue, ultimately completing their educational journey.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Extent
152 pages
Local Identifiers
Talley_unco_0161D_11279
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Digital Origin
Born digital
Recommended Citation
Talley, Ray Andrew Jade, "Portraiture of Four Reservation Community College Graduates" (2024). Dissertations. 1136.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/dissertations/1136
