Date of Award
Spring 2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
College
College of Education
Department
Department of Education
Primary Advisor
Dr. Karen Ingle
Second Advisor
Dr. Janet L. Deck
Third Advisor
Dr. Adamavi Ahyee
Abstract
The federal law enforcement community is one that should be diverse and reflect society as a whole. Traditionally, federal law enforcement, and specifically the Office of Inspectors General (OIG) Community, has been occupied by White males at all levels. This qualitative exploratory case study examined the perceptions and lived experiences of eight African American males currently employed in or recently retired from the federal OIG community. The research findings resulted in the emergence of three themes: (1) mentorship, (2) treatment and opportunities, and (3) underrepresentation. The implications and recommendations which evolved from this research study may contribute to the development of future diversity, inclusion, and recruitment initiatives in the federal OIG community.
Recommended Citation
Young, Donrich L., "IS THIS SEAT TAKEN? AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE PERCEPTIONS OF ASCENSION IN THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF INSPECTORS GENERAL COMMUNITY" (2021). Doctor of Education (Ed.D). 86.
https://firescholars.seu.edu/coe/86
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