Date of Award
Spring 5-2021
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
School
Education
Committee Chair
Dr. Lilian Hill
Committee Chair School
Education
Committee Member 2
Dr. Thomas O'Brien
Committee Member 2 School
Education
Committee Member 3
Dr. Holly Foster
Committee Member 3 School
Education
Committee Member 4
Dr. Adam Breerwood
Abstract
According to Schindler (1952), the first off-site community college campuses were not named satellite campuses. They were referred to as “off-campus undergraduate divisions of higher institutions.” Over time, the satellite campus has evolved into a critical part of the higher education landscape. As a result, the administrators that are assigned to manage satellite campuses are responsible for making decisions that affect college personnel and students who attend the satellite campus. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine administrative decision-making on satellite campuses of Mississippi community colleges by satellite campus administrators. Eight satellite administrators participated in this study. After face-to-face interviews concluded, data was analyzed and six themes emerged: (a) representation on the main campus; (b) share of resources; (c) ethics are important; (d) leadership team involvement; (e) direct relationship to outcomes; (f) frequent collaboration.
Copyright
Barnes, 2021
Recommended Citation
Barnes, Raymunda, "Decision-Making by Community College Administrators on Satellite Campuses of Mississippi Community Colleges" (2021). Dissertations. 1866.
https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/1866