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Griffin, Kimberly A.; Gilbert, Claire K. – Journal of Higher Education, 2015
Scholssberg's transition theory is used to frame qualitative analysis of narratives from veterans, administrators, and student affairs professionals, examining whether and how institutions can influence veterans' transitions to higher education. Findings suggest how institutional structures assist students in developing navigational…
Descriptors: Veterans, College Students, Barriers, Student Personnel Services
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Griffin, Kimberly A.; Muniz, Marcela; Smith, Edward J. – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2016
This qualitative study explores how 14 institutional agents (graduate diversity officers or GDOs) work towards improving retention for graduate students of Color. Consistent with Lovitt's framework of graduate student retention, findings reveal GDOs implement diverse strategies that promote opportunities for academic integration, social…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Academic Persistence, Student Personnel Services, Qualitative Research
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Griffin, Kimberly A.; Muniz, Marcela M.; Espinosa, Lorelle – Review of Higher Education, 2012
Persistent disparities in doctoral degree completion have led many institutions to hire graduate diversity officers (GDOs) to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities in graduate programs. This qualitative study of 14 GDOs considers how the dimensions of campus racial climate (CRC) influence the ability of GDOs to carry out this work.…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Doctoral Degrees, Student Diversity, Racial Discrimination