The RESEARCH Agenda

Understanding an Institution’s Culture

Understanding an institution’s culture helps new students develop accurate expectations for their college experience. This study explored how colleges and universities communicate their culture to students through emails. Analysis of institutional emails to incoming students uncovered taken-for-granted beliefs about the institution’s culture and three themes: overemphasis, community, and commitment.

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