Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Human Resource Education and Workforce Development
First Advisor
Betty Harrison
Abstract
This study examines the perceptions of 11th grade African American and Caucasian American students attending public Louisiana high schools. The students' perceptions are explored in relation to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) and Predominately White Institutions (PWI's). Based on a review of current literature, four common areas emerged. The areas of consideration were perception of academic quality, peer relationships, socio-cultural fit, and faculty/student relationships. The sample of students included 177 students enrolled in the Louisiana public school system in parishes where there were "pairings" of universities (HBCU and PWI). The four parishes where such pairings occurred were Caddo Parish, Orleans Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and Lincoln Parish. Results of the study indicate that students are divided in their opinions of the universities along the lines of race. Students' perceptions of the universities are rarely influenced by gender. The results of the study suggest that in order to further accomplish the goal of desegregation, universities have to address students' perceptions early. Officials can little afford to ignore racial difference as it pertains to the college choice process.
Recommended Citation
Dillon, Dennis Wayne, "Perceptions of Louisiana High School Students Toward Selected University Types: Predominately White Institutions and Historically Black Institutions of Higher Education." (1999). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses. 7079.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_disstheses/7079
ISBN
9780599636033
Pages
155
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_disstheses.7079