Understanding Factors Contributing to the Persistence of First-Generation College Students from Appalachian Distressed Counties: A Phenomenological Study

Author(s)

Richard HunleyFollow

Date

9-2015

Department

School of Education

Degree

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Chair

Fred Milacci

Keywords

Appalachia, Distressed, Endurance, First-Generation, Persistence

Recommended Citation

Hunley, Richard, "Understanding Factors Contributing to the Persistence of First-Generation College Students from Appalachian Distressed Counties: A Phenomenological Study" (2015). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 1051.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/1051

Abstract

• Appalachia
• Distressed
• Endurance
• First-Generation
• Persistence