Date of Award

2021

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to extend knowledge regarding the nature of student complaints in community college settings. It describes the characteristics of complaints at a two-year institution and explores pedagogical practices intended to support student success and persistence. Qualitative content analysis of the institutions comprehensive complaint database was performed to understand student dissatisfaction and identify areas for improvement in organizational function. The study concludes with a discussion of how continuous quality improvement and culturally relevant pedagogy could be utilized to improve the collegiate experience for marginalized student groups.

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