Date of Award
5-2008
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Program
Educational Administration
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations
Major Professor
Del Favero, Marietta
Second Advisor
Cropley, Lorelei
Third Advisor
Thomas, Janice
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore how and to what degree student involvement in a leadership program prepares them for responsible citizenship. Specifically, this multi-case investigation explored the differences between how curricular and co-curricular leadership development programs approach citizenship development. Students' perspectives and experiences were collected through interviews. Document review and interviews with program administrators were also conducted during the data collection process. A case report for each leadership development program was compiled in order to manage all raw data collected. Interviews were audio taped and transcribed for analysis. Data analysis included cross-case analysis, partially ordered meta-matrices, and the use of taxonomies. The results of the study may provide student affairs administrators with empirical based knowledge regarding student values that will offer guidance and recommendations in altering program structure in order to prepare students be active citizens in their community.
Recommended Citation
Rault, Pamela Vrana, "College Leadership Programs and Citizenship Development: Preparing Students to be Agents of Social Change" (2008). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 694.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/694
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