Feeding the Ph.D. Pipeline: Understanding the Role of Mentorship, Networking, and Social Capital at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Abstract

Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are highly noted for making the contributions of Black graduates in the STEM field and those who matriculate to advanced degree programs (Author, 2014; Author & Author, 2015).. However, there is a lack of literature exploring the environment HBCUs provide for their students to success. There are even fewer literature that examines provides the perspective of the faculty at HBCUs. This paper will use a single case-study method to determine how faculty at HBCUs utilize mentorship, networking, and social capital to influence and assist Blacks students to enroll in a STEM doctoral program.

Authors

• DeShawn Preston, Clemson University

• Lakia M Scott, Baylor University