Date of Award

2025

Degree Name

Leadership Studies

College

College of Education and Professional Development

Type of Degree

Ed.D.

Document Type

Dissertation

First Advisor

Dr. Feon Smith

Second Advisor

Dr. Thomas Hisiro

Third Advisor

Dr. L. Marshall Washington

Abstract

This dissertation is a phenomenological study exploring the educational lived experiences of institutional community and technical college Board of Governors members in relation to their preparation and training to serve. Board of Governors members carry a great deal of responsibilities serving in this role. The researcher will investigate the educational backgrounds of institutional board members who serve in this capacity. This dissertation will cover the history and background of board members, the West Virginia Community and Technical College System, the legislation that requires members to receive education and training while serving on the board, and whether the board members themselves believe they are afforded enough educational opportunities to be effective board members. This research will be conducted using the qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological methodology; specifically focusing on Martin Heidegger’s philosophy using the researcher’s biases in research.

Subject(s)

Educational leadership.

Communities -- Education (Higher)

Education.

Legislation.

West Virginia.

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