Graduate Student Perceptions of College of Education Culture and Climate

This study queried graduate student perceptions of, and experiences with harassment and discrimination in a college of education (COE). The study employed inclusive sampling, targeting all graduate students enrolled in COE classes from fall 2000 to summer 2006. One hundred and ninety-three surveys w...

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Published in:Advancing women in leadership 2017-06, Vol.30
Main Authors: Pemberton, Dr. Cynthia, Ray, Dr. Beverly, Said, Dr. Hamdan, Easterly, Dr. Deb, Belcher, Dr. Chris
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This study queried graduate student perceptions of, and experiences with harassment and discrimination in a college of education (COE). The study employed inclusive sampling, targeting all graduate students enrolled in COE classes from fall 2000 to summer 2006. One hundred and ninety-three surveys were completed and returned (12% response rate). While findings revealed relatively low incidences of harassment (26 incidents or 13.5%) and discrimination (27 incidents or 14%) within the COE; with oral remarks, in terms of insensitive or disparaging comments, perpetrated by faculty and students, within COE classrooms, the most frequent form of harassment/discrimination observed and/or experienced; this study contributes yet another example of data-driven evidence regarding the ongoing need in higher education settings for organizations and individuals to act with intentionality and purpose to ameliorate persistent harassment and discrimination.
ISSN:1093-7099
1093-7099
DOI:10.21423/awlj-v30.a291