Date of Award
Spring 1992
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dupuis, Adrian
Second Advisor
Sanford, Marian
Third Advisor
Rose, Harold
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to measure the levels of satisfaction of African-American students at predominantly White institutions relative to their needs being met. This was determined by the replication of a study conducted by the author 10 years ago at Marquette University. The present study examined the levels of satisfaction of African-American students and was based on variables similar to those of the previous study. The study addressed the following research questions: (1) Are African-American students satisfied with the campus environment? (2) Do the levels of satisfaction differ between African-American female and male students? (3) Are the needs and concerns of African-American students being addressed and met on predominantly White campuses? (4) Do the levels of satisfaction differ among African-American students with regard to the number of years in attendance? and (5) Do the levels of satisfaction differ between EOP and non-EOP African American students? An African-American student needs assessment survey which was comprised of three parts was given to 154 full-time African-American students at Marquette University. Analysis of the data revealed the following: (1) African-American students in attendance at Marquette University were not satisfied with the campus environment; (2) no significant difference exist between male and female African American students with regard to levels of satisfaction except in the area of minority counseling and advising; (3) the needs and concerns of African-American student are not being adequately addressed; (4) no significant difference existed based on the number of years in attendance in college except in the area of African-American student involvement in programming of activities usually handled by the student Government Association; and (5) significant differences exist between EOP and non-EOP African-American students in the areas of financial aid; African-American or racial minority-oriented extracurricular organizations; minority housing options; and facilities for African-American or minority recreational, cultural and social events.