Award Date

May 2023

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

First Committee Member

Nancy Lough

Second Committee Member

Vicki Rosser

Third Committee Member

Alice Corkill

Fourth Committee Member

Natalie Pennington

Number of Pages

133

Abstract

Universities involve parents of college students in the undergraduate experience, but there is limited research on the specific pathways for parent engagement. This study examined how universities involve parents of undergraduate students at large public universities with graduation rates higher than the national average. Through the lenses of emerging adulthood and Bioecological theories, this study explored the perspectives of parent program directors. Findings of this qualitative case study include a unique tie between parent programs and collegiate athletics, communication pathways within FERPA guidelines, as well as expanded opportunities for involvement like affinity groups and career services.

Keywords

Affinity groups; Athletics; College student; FERPA; Parent involvement; Supportive spectator

Disciplines

Education | Higher Education Administration

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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