Date
8-29-2024
Department
School of Education
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Chair
Sherrita Rogers
Keywords
recruitment, retention, intersectionality, diversity, inclusion, higher education
Disciplines
Educational Administration and Supervision | Educational Leadership
Recommended Citation
Warmack, Gerald Keith, "Recruitment and Retention of Black Faculty Women in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5946.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5946
Abstract
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine Black Faculty Women's (BFW) lived experiences concerning recruiting and retention practices. The theory guiding this study was Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT acknowledges that racism is central and the norm in the educational system. In addition to CRT, Social integration theory plays a critical role in how BFW form relationships, participate in social activities, and integrate into higher education. This research project used a hermeneutical phenomenological research design for BFW’s recruitment and retention experiences. Data for this study was collected using individual interviews, letters of advice, and journal prompts. Data analysis revealed the themes of Institutional Support, Intentionality in Recruitment and Retention, and Workplace Climate.
