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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SENSE OF BELONGING AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES AT PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTIONS.

Author : Mariza Kar'Vonnia James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE SENSE OF BELONGING AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES AT PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTIONS. written by Mariza Kar'Vonnia James and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American males have reported a lack of sense of belonging when attending a predominantly White institution (PWI). A lack of sense of belonging directly impacts African American males' retention and graduation rates. A convergent mixed methods design was utilized to determine the factors that influence African American males' sense of belonging at a PWI in North Carolina. Hagerty and Patusky's Sense of Belonging Instrument (SOBI) was used to determine African American males' overall sense of belonging. Interviews were administered to gain further insight on the factors that influence sense of belonging. Results indicated that African American males' sense of belonging is impacted by feeling out of place, which is a negative impact. Positive impacts on African American males' sense of belonging are having a good freshman seminar instructor and being engaged on campus. Opportunities for a more inclusive campus community include: reducing stereotyping and microaggressions, having positive experiences with faculty and staff, and having more student engagement opportunities for African American males to connect with the campus community.

Black Male Collegians: Increasing Access, Retention, and Persistence in Higher Education

Author : Robert T. Palmer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118941667
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Black Male Collegians: Increasing Access, Retention, and Persistence in Higher Education written by Robert T. Palmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improving college access and success among Black males has garnered tremendous attention. Many social scientists have noted that Black men account for only 4.3% of the total enrollment at 4-year postsecondary institutions in the United States, the same percentage now as in 1976. Furthermore, two thirds of Black men who start college never finish. The lack of progress among Black men in higher education has caused researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to become increasingly focused on ways to increase their access and success. Offering recommendations and strategies to help advance success among Black males, this monograph provides a comprehensive synthesis and analysis of factors that promote the access, retention, and persistence of Black men at diverse institutional types (e.g., historically Black colleges and universities, predominantly White institutions, and community colleges). It delineates institutional policies, programs, practices, and other factors that encourage the success of Black men in postsecondary education. This is the 3rd issue of the 40th volume of the Jossey-Bass series ASHE Higher Education Report. Each monograph is the definitive analysis of a tough higher education issue, based on thorough research of pertinent literature and institutional experiences. Topics are identified by a national survey. Noted practitioners and scholars are then commissioned to write the reports, with experts providing critical reviews of each manuscript before publication.

College Students' Sense of Belonging

Author : Terrell L. Strayhorn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315297272
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book College Students' Sense of Belonging written by Terrell L. Strayhorn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how belonging differs based on students’ social identities, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or the conditions they encounter on campus. Belonging—with peers, in the classroom, or on campus—is a critical dimension of success at college. It can affect a student’s degree of academic adjustment, achievement, aspirations, or even whether a student stays in school. The 2nd Edition of College Students’ Sense of Belonging explores student sub-populations and campus environments, offering readers updated information about sense of belonging, how it develops for students, and a conceptual model for helping students belong and thrive. Underpinned by theory and research and offering practical guidelines for improving educational environments and policies, this book is an important resource for higher education and student affairs professionals, scholars, and graduate students interested in students’ success. New to this second edition: A refined theory of college students’ sense of belonging and review of current literature in light of new and emerging theories; Expanded best practices related to fostering sense of belonging in classrooms, clubs, residence halls, and other contexts; Updated research and insights for new student populations such as youth formerly in foster care, formerly incarcerated adults, and homeless students; Coverage on a broad range of topics since the first edition of this book, including cultural navigation, academic spotting, and the "shared faith" element of belonging.

African-American Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution

Author : Bobby D. Berry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book African-American Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution written by Bobby D. Berry and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black males at a predominantly White institution (PWI) and how they make sense of their experiences, in addition to how those experiences impact their identity. The use of Surprise and Sensemaking (Louis, 1980) and Black Identity theory (Cross Jr, 1971) allowed the researcher to examine both the student’s previous experiences and their current experiences on campus to better understand how Black men adapt to their current environment. During this study it was determined that many Black men have found themselves conditioned to be hyper aware of their “Blackness” and were taught at an early age how to navigate “White America”. The research gathered and analyzed through this study shows that the Surprise and Sensemaking framework helps to identify why Black males may or may not encounter surprise while at a PWI, additionally Black Identity Theory helped to uncover whether or whether not the identity of Black Males is impacted while at the PWI. This research can be used to understand better how Black men at PWI’s adapt and find a sense of belonging while circumnavigating the many challenges and barriers they will encounter at a PWI.

Building on Resilience

Author : Fred A. Bonner II
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000978656
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Building on Resilience written by Fred A. Bonner II and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we fix the leaky educational pipeline into a conduit of success for Black males?That the issue is critical is demonstrated by the statistics that only 10% of Black males in the United States are proficient in 8th grade reading, only 52% graduate from high school within four years, and only 35 percent graduate from college.This book uniquely examines the trajectory of Black males through the educational pipeline from pre-school through college. In doing so it not only contributes significantly to the scholarship on the experiences of this population, but bridges the gap between theory and practice to provide frameworks and models that will improve these young men’s educational outcomes throughout their educational journeys.A compelling feature of the book is that that it does not treat Black males as homogeneous, but recognizes the diversity that exists among Black males in various educational settings. It demonstrates the need to recognize students’ intersectionalities and individual characteristics as an essential preliminary to developing practices to improve outcomes at every educational stage.Throughout, the contributing authors also focus on the strategies and experiences of Black males who achieve academic excellence, examining growth-producing and asset-based practices that can be sustained, and that build upon the recognition that these males have agency and possess qualities such as resilience that are essential to their learning and development. The frameworks and models that conclude each chapter are equally commendable to K–12 educators and administrators; higher education faculty, student affairs practitioners, and administrators; and policymakers, for whom templates are provided for rectifying the continuing inequities of our educational system.

Advancing Black Male Student Success from Preschool Through Ph. D

Author : Shaun R. Harper
Publisher : Stylus Publishing (VA)
ISBN 13 : 9781620361832
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Advancing Black Male Student Success from Preschool Through Ph. D written by Shaun R. Harper and published by Stylus Publishing (VA). This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advancing Black Male Student Success From Preschool Through Ph. D. pushes against hopeless notions of Black male student achievement. This book presents a comprehensive portrait of Black male students at every stage in the U.S. education system, from preschool through doctoral degree attainment. Each chapter is a synthesis of existing research on experiences, educational outcomes, and persistent inequities at a particular pipeline point and concludes with forward-thinking recommendations for education policy and practice. In addition to Harper and Wood, the authorship cast includes several scholars who are among the most respected experts on Black boys and men in education.

Making Sense of Belonging for Black Undergraduate Men on a Predominantly White Campus

Author : Kenyon Robert Bonner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)

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Book Synopsis Making Sense of Belonging for Black Undergraduate Men on a Predominantly White Campus by : Kenyon Robert Bonner

Download or read book Making Sense of Belonging for Black Undergraduate Men on a Predominantly White Campus written by Kenyon Robert Bonner and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 6-year graduation rate for Black undergraduate men is the lowest of all students attending all postsecondary institutions in the United States. Only 35% of Black undergraduate men graduate in 6 years, compared to 60% of all students. The literature suggests that developing a sense of belonging may be particularly difficult for minoritized students who attend predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Sense of belonging is a student's perceived social support on campus or feeling of connectedness and mattering. Additional research is needed to inform practices that foster higher levels of belonging for Black undergraduate men who attend PWIs to reduce the gap in college completion rates between Black undergraduate men and their peers. This study used a one-phase concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design. The mixed-methods approach involved analyses of quantitative data from the Student Experience in the Research University Undergraduate (ugSERU) Survey and analyses of qualitative data from in-depth student interviews to understand how sense of belonging varies among students of different race/ethnicities and gender and how Black undergraduate men experience sense of belonging at PWIs. The findings reveal that sense of belonging is higher for women compared to men. African Americans and Asians have comparable sense of belonging scores, but they are lower than White and Hispanic students. African American, Asian, Nonresident, and Multiracial men and women have significantly lower sense of belonging scores than Hispanic and White men and women. Two overarching themes emerged from the in-depth interviews, including forces that worked against students' sense of belonging and forces that supported students' sense of belonging. The in-depth interviews also revealed the divergent role that one force could play for different students by promoting sense of belonging for some students and working against sense of belonging for others. The findings from this study have several implications for higher education administrators serving at PWIs who wish to improve the retention and graduation of Black undergraduate men.

Engaging African American Males in Community Colleges

Author : Ted N. Ingram
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1641132299
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Engaging African American Males in Community Colleges written by Ted N. Ingram and published by IAP. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume dedicated to the engagement of African American males in community colleges furthers the research agenda focused on improving the educational outcomes of African American males. The theme engagement also supports the anti-deficit approach to research on African American males developed by renowned research scholars. The true success of African American males in community colleges rests on how well these institutions engage young men into their institutions. This will require community colleges to examine policies, pedagogical strategies, and institutional practices that alienate African American males and fosters a culture of underachievement. The authors who have contributed to this volume all speak from the same script which proves than when African American males are properly engaged in an education that is culturally relevant, they will succeed. Therefore, this book will benefit ALL who support the education of African American males. It is our intent that this book will contribute to the growing body of knowledge that exists in this area as well as foster more inquiry into the achievement of African American males. The book offers three approaches to understanding the engagement of African American males in community college, which includes empirical research, policy perspectives and programmatic initiatives.

Factors Influencing the College Achievement of African-American Males at a Predominantly White Institution

Author : Sharon D. Baker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Factors Influencing the College Achievement of African-American Males at a Predominantly White Institution written by Sharon D. Baker and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Black Gold

Author : Karl W. Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Black Gold written by Karl W. Reid and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High achieving African American males report a heightened sense of self-efficacy, with this motivational belief having the strongest effect on achievement among all the factors considered. In addition, the most confident and successful students also reported being satisfied with their opportunities to interact with faculty. A two-way interaction exists between measures of institutional integration and certain racial identity attitudes. Black males with higher GPAs in college also report higher levels of faculty and peer integration, though the relationship is moderated by certain racial identity attitudes. These results suggest that predominantly White research universities can improve the outcomes of Black male undergraduates by facilitating opportunities for them to meet and interact with faculty and by developing their academic self-efficacy and racial identity beliefs. The dissertation subsequently introduces a multidimensional achievement model for African American males and applies this model to explain why certain university programs are successful. It ends by suggesting specific ways universities can foster the achievement of African American male undergraduates.

The Handbook of Research on Black Males

Author : Theodore S. Ransaw
Publisher : MSU Press
ISBN 13 : 1628953411
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (289 download)

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Book Synopsis The Handbook of Research on Black Males by : Theodore S. Ransaw

Download or read book The Handbook of Research on Black Males written by Theodore S. Ransaw and published by MSU Press. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from the work of top researchers in various fields, The Handbook of Research on Black Males explores the nuanced and multifaceted phenomena known as the black male. Simultaneously hyper-visible and invisible, black males around the globe are being investigated now more than ever before; however, many of the well-meaning responses regarding media attention paid to black males are not well informed by research. Additionally, not all black males are the same, and each of them have varying strengths and challenges, making one-size-fits-all perspectives unproductive. This text, which acts as a comprehensive tool that can serve as a resource to articulate and argue for policy change, suggest educational improvements, and advocate judicial reform, fills a large void. The contributors, from multidisciplinary backgrounds, focus on history, research trends, health, education, criminal and social justice, hip-hop, and programs and initiatives. This volume has the potential to influence the field of research on black males as well as improve lives for a population that is often the most celebrated in the media and simultaneously the least socially valued.

IS THIS WHERE WE BELONG? EXPLORING THE CAMPUS CLIMATE PERCEPTIONS OF BLACK MEN AT A PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTION

Author : Paris McPherson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book IS THIS WHERE WE BELONG? EXPLORING THE CAMPUS CLIMATE PERCEPTIONS OF BLACK MEN AT A PREDOMINANTLY WHITE INSTITUTION written by Paris McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature indicates that while attending a predominantly White institution (PWI), Black men often experience stigmatization and feelings of alienation. Despite concerns of racial tension experienced by Black men at PWIs there is limited research exploring the campus climate perceptions of Black men in college. While Black students may have some similarities in navigating predominantly White campuses, there are relevant differences influenced by the intersection of race and gender. The post-secondary success of Black men has been identified as an area of concern in higher education due to the considerable disparities seen in college persistence and completion rates. However, discourse often focuses on perceived deficits of Black men in college instead of understanding how institutions can better support their success. There is a need to shift the conversation to explore how institutional climate plays a role in the experiences and outcomes of Black men. Research suggests that developing a sense of belonging is influenced by context and environment and can be challenging, but impactful for Black men. The current study seeks to understand the role that perceived campus climate plays in the development of sense of belonging for Black undergraduate men attending a PWI. The guiding research questions were: (1) What are the perceptions of campus climate for undergraduate Black men who attend a predominantly White institution? (2) How does the intersection of racial and gender identity influence the campus climate perceptions of undergraduate Black men? (3) How do the perceptions of campus climate influence the sense of belonging for undergraduate Black men? This qualitative study used various data collection methods including interviews, photovoice, and focus groups to gain an in-depth understanding of participants perceptions and experiences. Using an interpretative phenomenological approach, this analysis offers insights and makes meaning of 12 Black men's lived experiences and perceptions of their campus belonging while attending a PWI. Eight themes emerged in response to the study research questions. The findings suggest that the campus climate perceptions of Black men are related to the intersection of their race and gender. Additionally, there were salient factors of campus climate that influenced the sense of belonging for participants in the study such as the absence/presence of Black peers and faculty/staff and supportive spaces of cultural familiarity. The findings of this study could have great implications for the future success of Black men as higher education institutions are confronted with declining enrollment and continued disparities in college persistence and graduation rates for their Black male students.

Percieved Influence of Societal Dissonance, Self-efficacy, African American Male Mentorship, and Institutional Support on the Success of African American Males in a Predominantly Whie Insitution of Higher Education

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Author : Ronald William Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Percieved Influence of Societal Dissonance, Self-efficacy, African American Male Mentorship, and Institutional Support on the Success of African American Males in a Predominantly Whie Insitution of Higher Education written by Ronald William Brown and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past decade the attainment gap in college admission and graduation rates between Black males and their White counterparts has continued to grow. A growing body of research has held that there is a negative correlation between educational attainment and the decline of the Black family structure. As the structure of the Black family has deteriorated due to the lack of a male presence, so have participation rates in higher education for African American males. It is established that environmental and cultural factors have a profound influence on human behaviors, including academic performance. What is less understood is how environmental and cultural factors influence the way in which Black males come to perceive education and how those perceptions influence not only their behavior but their performance in school. It is unknown why being African American and male causes this segment of the population to stand out in the most negative and disheartening ways, both in school and in society. This study measures the perceived influence of four factors (societal dissonance, self-efficacy, African American male mentorship, and institutional support) on the academic success of African American male students at a predominantly White institution of higher education.

Institutional Identity and Self-Esteem Among African American Males in College

Author : Dominique L. Thomas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 11 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Institutional Identity and Self-Esteem Among African American Males in College written by Dominique L. Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social identity theory maintains that one's self-concept is partially determined by the social groups to which the individual belongs. Using this as a theoretical framework, this study examined the relationship between multiple dimensions of institutional identity and self-esteem in 411 Black male college freshmen. It was hypothesized that self-esteem would be related to institutional identity and that there would be no differences in this relationship amongst students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and those attending Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). The results suggested that there was a relationship between self-esteem and institutional identity; however, this relationship varied according to institutional type. Although a sense of belonging predicted self-esteem in all institutions, perceptions of others' appraisal (public regard) of their institution predicted self-esteem in HBCU participants, while one's personal appraisal (private regard) of their institution predicted self-esteem in PWI participants. The self-concept of Black male freshmen at PWIs appears to be explained by an internalized appraisal of their institution, while the opposite occurs in Black male freshmen at HBCUs. Further investigation may also suggest a difference in this relationship according to different HBCUs. The Institutional Identity Scale is appended.

Factors Contributing to African American and African Caribbean Students' Sense of Belonging and Retention in the First Year of College at a Predominately White Institution in the Northeast

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Author : Niki Fjeldal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Factors Contributing to African American and African Caribbean Students' Sense of Belonging and Retention in the First Year of College at a Predominately White Institution in the Northeast written by Niki Fjeldal and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

African American Male College Students Navigate to Achieve

Author : Sabrina Walters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book African American Male College Students Navigate to Achieve written by Sabrina Walters and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American males face daunting obstacles as they pursue higher education as research has shown. This study sought to better understand the impact of specific factors--social support, racial identity, perceived racial discrimination, coping, and religious coping--on the academic achievement of African American male college student achievement. Using secondary data and a Multiple Linear Regression analyses, the project investigated relationships among these influences as a way of uncovering strategies used to mitigate obstacles faced by African American males attending Predominantly White Institutions. The study used an anti-deficit achievement approach to examine how African American male college students at two PWIs negotiate experiences and the use of coping mechanisms that may positively affect academic achievement for this subgroup of students. Results of the study indicate that the college experiences and coping mechanisms examined have a limited impact on GPA for African American male students. The results indicate that higher education professionals should focus attention on providing avenues for African American male students to express religious and other coping techniques to assist in achievement and to better manage the effects of discrimination and isolation that are part of their transition to PWIs. Future research on African American male college student achievement should include a broader sample group from various campus types to increase the generalizability of the findings.

The Impact of a Race-based Intervention Program on One African American Male at a Predominately White Institution

Author : Kenneth J. Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book The Impact of a Race-based Intervention Program on One African American Male at a Predominately White Institution written by Kenneth J. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American male college students face many challenges that directly impact the opportunity to persist, be retained, and graduate. These challenges require institutions to provide support through their culture, initiatives and interventions. It is critical to understand that students' perspectives on their experience serve as their reality. This means that primary experiences and research are essential towards meeting this challenge. Higher education practitioners need to understand the needs of incoming African American males in order to intervene proactively on the issues they may experience. This autoethnographic study focuses on examining the story told by myself, as a first-generation, African American male, about my journey and experience at a predominately white institution (PWI), and my challenges and successes toward attaining my degree. I examine my college perspective and experience and how the involvement in a race-based intervention program guided my persistence and graduation. I will utilize previous Facebook posts as a form of diary for documentation purposes. I attended the University of Toledo, a predominantly white, metropolitan university in Toledo, Ohio, that serves more than 20,000 students from a variety of diverse backgrounds and geographical locations. My experience was shaped by the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB), which was nationally established in 1990 at Georgia Southwestern State University and 2005 at the University of Toledo. Three themes emerged through an analysis of the data: academics, student involvement, and personal perception (sense of belonging). A sub theme of the impact of finances (lack of finances, literacy, and understanding of aid systems) emerged in this study. The study includes implications for pedagogy for higher education professionals, African American male students, and institutions, as well as areas for future research.