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Exploring the Effects of Mentorship on Black College Students' Sense of Belonging

For the degree of Doctor of Education, Interprofessional Leadership

January 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.

The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to understand the effects of mentoring on Black college students’ perception of sense of belonging and what is necessary to create an inclusive environment. Identity development theory and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs were used as conceptual frameworks to understand Black students’ identity on how institutions can address the ongoing enrollment cliff, access to higher education, and retention by utilizing mentoring initiatives at a predominantly white institution. Read more...