Thesis (Ed. S.), Eastern Illinois University, 1990.

Thesis (M.A.). / Title from title page of PDF (viewed 2008/01/30). Written for the Dept. of Political Science. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1990. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2959. Abstract precedes thesis as 4 preliminary leaves. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 107-110).

Thesis--University of Wisconsin--Madison. / Typescript. Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 207-218).

Thesis (M (Political Policy Studies))-University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-142).

This multi case study examined how leaders of color narrated their experiences regarding access to leadership positions at two universities in California before and after Proposition 209 (California's anti-affirmative action legislation) was enacted in 1996. The research focused on addressing a gap in the literature with regards to professionals of color and the barriers they may have faced in the hiring process in an era of anti-affirmative action legislation. Semi-structured interviews of eighteen Student Affairs leaders of color (with job descriptions no lower than assistant director) were conducted. In addition, critical discourse analysis as outlined by Fairclough (1995) was used to analyze affirmative action plans from both institutions before and after Proposition 209. Cultural capital and critical race theory were the theoretical frameworks used to analyze the participant narratives and the discourse within the affirmative action plans. Findings included: qualifications being more important than cultural forms of knowledge, more diversity among director level positions, the hiring process being described as complex and lengthy, the importance of professional mentors, and leaders of color needing to assimilate to valued norms representative of the status quo to be successful in the hiring process as well as in their professional work environments. Recommendations for further research as well as recommendations for leadership development for professionals of color in higher education institutions is discussed.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-142). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2007. / Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 142 p. Includes bibliographical references.

M.Com. (Business Management) / Please refer to full text to view abstract