Jeffrey K Grim
Biographic Data
| ID | 1321955 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jeffrey K Grim |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jeffrey K |
| FAMILY NAME | Grim |
| SIGNATURE | GRIM J K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2966-7648 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The ethical dilemmas of navigating anti–diversity, equity, and inclusion action
A Grounded Theory Model of Advisor Trustworthiness
First-generation college students (FGCS) are trailblazing new higher education pathways for their families and communities, yet often are not retained and do not graduate at the same level as their continuing-generation peers. FGCS succeed by utilizing campus networks of faculty, staff, and peer leader advisors, yet FGCS do not always trust the available resources and networks. In a qualitative study of 62 participants in 17 focus groups, we conc…
The Power of Professors and Professionals
Elite university admissions are administered by a range of organizational actors depending on national and institutional contexts. While the outcomes of high-stakes elite university admissions have been studied extensively, the opaque admissions selection process remains undertheorized and understood. Using theories of professions and systems theory to examine unique qualitative interview data from admissions selectors in both the U.S. and Englan…
The Real-Time Social and Academic Adaptations of First-Generation College Students During the Global Pandemic
In March 2020, during the beginning of the COVID-19 global pandemic in the US, institutions of higher education abruptly pivoted to a completely online experience that resulted in massive changes in experiences for faculty, staff, and students. As with other facets of society, the global pandemic has disproportionately impacted those who are already underserved including first-generation college students (FGCS). While we now have more understandi…
A comparative study of the factors shaping postsecondary aspirations for low-income students in greater Boston and greater London
This project investigated the postsecondary education aspirations of 27 secondary school-aged students living in greater London, England and greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA. An innovative research design was implemented to support a technology-facilitated international focus group allowing for exchanges between the US and English students. Using human ecology theory, the findings show that differences in students’ exosystems, specifically the …
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A comparative study of the factors shaping postsecondary aspirations for low-income students in greater Boston and greater London
This project investigated the postsecondary education aspirations of 27 secondary school-aged students living in greater London, England and greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA. An innovative research design was implemented to support a technology-facilitated international focus group allowing for exchanges between the US and English students. Using human ecology theory, the findings show that differences in students’ exosystems, specifically the …
The Power of Professors and Professionals
Elite university admissions are administered by a range of organizational actors depending on national and institutional contexts. While the outcomes of high-stakes elite university admissions have been studied extensively, the opaque admissions selection process remains undertheorized and understood. Using theories of professions and systems theory to examine unique qualitative interview data from admissions selectors in both the U.S. and Englan…
The Real-Time Social and Academic Adaptations of First-Generation College Students During the Global Pandemic
In March 2020, during the beginning of the COVID-19 global pandemic in the US, institutions of higher education abruptly pivoted to a completely online experience that resulted in massive changes in experiences for faculty, staff, and students. As with other facets of society, the global pandemic has disproportionately impacted those who are already underserved including first-generation college students (FGCS). While we now have more understandi…
A Grounded Theory Model of Advisor Trustworthiness
First-generation college students (FGCS) are trailblazing new higher education pathways for their families and communities, yet often are not retained and do not graduate at the same level as their continuing-generation peers. FGCS succeed by utilizing campus networks of faculty, staff, and peer leader advisors, yet FGCS do not always trust the available resources and networks. In a qualitative study of 62 participants in 17 focus groups, we conc…
The ethical dilemmas of navigating anti–diversity, equity, and inclusion action
Higher education (4 works) · Higher Education Research Studies (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Institution (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Social science (2 works)