Perceptions of Historically Black Greek Letter Organizations Impact on Leadership Development

Abstract

Historically Black Greek - Lettered Organizations (HBGLO) have an impact on Black students at a Predominantly White Institution. As student affairs professionals, it is important to understand how these organizations affect our students and their development. This study aimed to learn how these Historically Black Greek - Lettered Organizations assisted with members gaining leadership skills, members experiences versus non - members, and members connection/ retention to the institution. The researcher conducted interviews with members of Historically Black Greek Lettered Organizations to examine the perceptions of seven participants. These participants represented four of the six Historically Black Greek Lettered Organization at the institution. Results showed that members did gain some common leadership skills, as well as different experiences from their non - HBGLO peers. Each students also gained a connection to the institution due to membership in their Historically Black Greek Lettered Organization.

Date of Award	2015
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Dianne M Timm (Supervisor)