Organizational Culture and University Responses to Parenting Students: A Case Study. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nichols, Tracy R.; Biederman, Donna J.; Gringle, Meredith R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of student affairs research and practice. Volume 54:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 81
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Universities and colleges -- United States -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education; Universities and colleges; United States; Periodicals; 378
• DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2016.1219268
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1949-6605

Abstract

Abstract : This case study examines implications of a university's culture on advocating for supportive policies and programs for parenting students. Four themes illuminated several key tensions within the institution that affected support for parenting students: the lack of formal policy, an emphasis on faculty practices around accommodations, concerns about differential treatment, and the problematization of parenting students. Findings are used to suggest future avenues for investigation and advocacy strategies that incorporate organizational culture.