More Than a Step Team: Examining Sense of Belonging of Undergraduate Students of Color in Historically Black and Multicultural Greek-Lettered Organizations at IUB
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Students of color involved in culturally-based organizations on the Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) campus experience feelings of belonging differently than their white counterparts. This study aims to examine students of color experiences through their involvement in the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MCGC) organizations at IUB. This qualitative, constructivist study used individual student interviews and the framework of Critical Race Theory to identify themes in student experiences related to their membership in culturally-based Greek organizations. As a result of our study, we developed tangible recommendations that would assist in mitigating the following themes that were highlighted: isolation, othering, representation, and discovering community. Recommendations centered on updating practice, policy, and research on behalf of students of color affiliated with the NPHC and MCGC councils on the IUB campus.
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