Parents as Stakeholders in Student-Conduct Processes

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      172
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Case Studies; Parent Child Relationship; Student Behavior; State Universities; Undergraduate Students; Interviews; Drinking; Parent Attitudes; Letters (Correspondence); Parent School Relationship; Communication Strategies; Campuses; Behavior Problems; Deans
    • Abstract:
      The purpose of this case study was to explore the needs of parents when discussing alcohol use behavior with their student, related to the notification of a campus conduct code violation by a Dean of Students Office. This study sought to address the research question: What assistance do parents report needing from student conduct professionals to address their student's behavior, specifically related to alcohol use in a university setting? Participants were parents of students at a four-year, public university located in a large, urban Midwestern city. The sample included two groups: those who received parental notification letters from the Dean of Students Office, referred to as "letter parents," and parents of students who did not receive notification letters, may or may not have experiences with student conduct, but were interested in participating in the study, referred to as "non-letter parents." Data were collected via interviews, which allowed participants to share information with the researcher in a natural setting. Five themes emerged from data analysis, which included parent experiences, communication concerns, details for professionals to examine in the notification process, implications of behavior and sanctions, and finally how FERPA intersected with all of these topics. Five recommendations for practitioners were provided as a result of this study, including those focused on notification letter and process evaluation, support services for parents on campuses, and communication strategies. Four recommendations were provided for researchers. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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    • Publication Date:
      2018
    • Accession Number:
      ED579929