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Freshman Experiences of African-American Males in Community Colleges

Author : Holly Smith
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Download or read book Freshman Experiences of African-American Males in Community Colleges written by Holly Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This study attempts to add the voices of male African-American community college freshmen to the larger dialogue of ethnicity and persistence in higher education via qualitative research methods. It builds upon previous qualitative research that focuses on successful African-American males in four-year colleges and universities by shifting the gaze from those who have completed a journey through higher education to those who are beginning their journey in higher education The purpose of this study is to develop an understanding of the freshman experiences of male African-American community college students. Findings from their freshman experiences will provide insight into the retention and transition experiences of African-American males in community colleges. This qualitative study is grounded in a postmodern epistemology. Phenomenological hermeneutic analysis is used to determine the meanings within the experiences of the African-American male community college students. The researcher interviewed six African-American males on two rural community college campuses to gather information about their first year experiences. Implications to established retention theories, including those of Tinto (1975) and Bean and Metzner (1985), are explored. Implications for higher education research on race related to stereotype threat and stigma consciousness are also explored. Finally, practical implications for community colleges are presented.

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.

The Experiences of First-year African American Males in a Living Learning Community Attending a Historically Black College and University

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Author : Paul Brandon Johnson
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Total Pages : 180 pages
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Download or read book The Experiences of First-year African American Males in a Living Learning Community Attending a Historically Black College and University written by Paul Brandon Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this case study was to investigate the experiences of first-year African American males who participated in a Living Learning Community (LLC) while attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), to understand how, if at all, the program had any impact on the participants' retention. The conceptual framework for this study was derived from the student integration model (Tinto, 1993). Research was conducted on the campus of a mid-sized HBCU located in the southeastern region of the United States. Over a period of four weeks, data were collected from students participating in the LLC. Data collection methods included 12 in-depth interviews, 12 residence hall observations, 4 classroom observations, and information from reports obtained from the institution. Themes and subject categories from the interviews and observations were determined using a combination of In Vivo (Creswell, 2013; Saldana, 2013) and open coding (Corbin & Strauss, 2007). Findings from the case study showed students in the LLC perceived they experienced and/or received several academic benefits associated with their participation, such as knowledge and use of academic support services including academic advising, tutorial services, and supplemental instruction. The students also perceived they experienced more social connectivity with their fellow LLC members and participated in more social events compared to those not in the LLC. Additionally, the participants commented the program made it easier for them to make friends, which facilitated a smoother transition to college. Students also directly associated their LLC participation with increasing their likelihood of being retained. Based on these findings, a foundation for understanding how LLCs on HBCU campuses can positively impact first-year African American males will be established. The conclusions drawn from the study will advise higher education practitioners on methods to enhance outcomes for African American male students on HBCU campuses using LLC programming."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.

Persisting to Graduation

Author : Stanley Dawayne Kirkman
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Persisting to Graduation written by Stanley Dawayne Kirkman and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although African-American males are enrolling in community colleges, their graduation rates are alarmingly low and there is a dearth of research about why this is the case. "Despite the high number of African American students enrolled in two-year institutions," argued Bush and Bush (2010), "there is a pronounced scarcity of educational literature and research about the community college system in general and African American students specifically" (p. 40). Harris and Wood (2013) also gave credence to the fact that it was not until after 2010 that scholars began researching men of color at community colleges. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to document and better understand the college-going experience of degree-seeking, first-generation, African-American males at an urban community college in the Midwest so that future African-American male students can be better supported in their quest for a higher education. Harper (2014) asked researchers to stop mischaracterizing young men of color and offer more than a one-sided narrative. This study aims to achieve that and also includes topics overlooked in the research: distinctive interventions for community colleges, personal reasons students drop out, the challenge of balancing academic and social pressures, and the need for qualitative research regarding the experiences of African-American males. In this study, major findings from 15 semi-structured interviews, demographic questionnaires, and support network diagrams are examined through an anti-deficit framing lens. Several themes emerged from the analysis process. Four of the major themes describe what contributes to associate degree completion for African-American males: importance of family and mentors, significance of believing in success, impact of community support, and influence of faculty connections. Four of the major themes are categorized as challenges to degree completion for African-American males. These are: complexities of being a first generation student, questioning the value of higher education, difficulties of college, and facing the reality of racism. Themes that emerged from this research indicate the ways faculty, student services professionals, and fellow students can best support African-American male students. This study also suggests that if community colleges truly want to see an increase in the number of African-American males graduating, there will need to be a college-wide strategy and implementation behind any social mobility objectives--not just words but action is needed. One participant offered a charge to readers that should persist beyond this dissertation regarding how instructors, staff, and students can best support African-American males at a community college: Just educate [yourself] about our experiences. Like you're doing. Talk to us, learn, see what they went through, see the challenges they went through to get where they are now, and what possible challenges they might face in the future.

Black Males in Postsecondary Education

Author : Adriel A. Hilton
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1617359343
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Black Males in Postsecondary Education written by Adriel A. Hilton and published by IAP. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Males in Postsecondary Institutions: Examining their Experiences in Diverse Institutional Contexts offers a comprehensive examination of the experiences of Black males in our nation’s higher education institutions. In recognizing the role of institutions in fostering distinctive educational experiences, this volume systematically explores the status, academic achievement, and educational realities of Black men within numerous institutional types (i.e., community colleges, For-profit colleges, Liberal arts colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, ivy league institutions, religious-affiliated institutions, private institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, research intensive institutions, and predominately White institutions). In line with a core commitment towards transformative change, chapter authors also provide recommendations for future research, policy, and practice aimed at fostering enhanced personal, academic, and career outcomes for Black men in college.

African American Males' Perceptions of Success While Attending Community College

Author : Dana M. Emerson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 157 pages
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Download or read book African American Males' Perceptions of Success While Attending Community College written by Dana M. Emerson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: African American males' experience in higher education is often categorized with negative terminology that does not reflect notions of success. Most research addressing the success of African American males in higher education illuminates factors that impede access to success and is often situated in university settings. Very little research is dedicated to examining the experiences of African American males in community colleges and even less research is published on their perceptions of success Purpose: To examine and understand the concept of success from the perspective of African American males enrolled in community college and identify how institutional and non-institutional factors affect their concept of success. Setting: Interviews were conducted at community colleges in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Subjects: Seven African American males enrolled in at least 6 credits at a community college in were interviewed. Research Design: Qualitative interviews using a semi-structured question matrix; the question matrix was designed to elicit responses related to defining a personal concept of success. Data Collection and Analysis: Face- to- face interviews were conducted on college campuses. Audio recordings were collected, transcribed, and then coded using computer- assisted qualitative data analysis software. Coded excerpts were grouped into prominent themes. Findings: Six primary themes were identified from the interview data. • Almost all participants stated that academic success had nothing to do with academic performance. Academic success was situated in overcoming challenges in an academic environment. • Success in general is more important than academic success. • The concept of success changes based on life experiences. • Feeling isolated, positive and negative interactions with faculty and peers contributed to the concept of success. • Negative imagery, stereotypes, financial status, and family support contribute to how African American males perceive themselves as successful. • Overcoming daily challenges based on race is indicative to how African American males equate success. Conclusions: While persistence and completion are important, academic success as defined by African American males in community college does not pertain to academic performance. Deeply rooted issues of race and racism influence a general definition of success. Concepts of success change overtime as significant life events occur and as more encounters with racism are realized. Overcoming challenges that affect the intersections of race, class and gender are more accurate descriptions of success. African American males in community college are very aware of how fragile their lives are as targets of racial profiling. Avoiding situations where others may not feel safe in their presence and continuously compensating for racial barriers that must be overcome in order to succeed is burden that is carried daily. For African American males, the only concept of success that matters is surviving the daily challenges of being an African American male for example, not losing their life at the hands of police officers.

The Impact of Student Engagement on African American Male Students' Experiences at Community Colleges Leading Towards Educational Attainment

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Author : Kyle Turman
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book The Impact of Student Engagement on African American Male Students' Experiences at Community Colleges Leading Towards Educational Attainment written by Kyle Turman and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although African Americans continue to prove a desire for education, African American male enrollment and completion rates in higher education are substantially lower than other ethnic groups (Palmer & Maramba, 2011). This research intends to establish whether or not student involvement in educationally purposeful experiences among African American men leads to educational advancement in academic and non-academic domains. This study will evaluate differences in student engagement level based on the following variables: academic classification, self-reported grades, opinions about the college, and the number of hours students work within a week. Additionally, this research offers strategies and activities that encourage African American male persistence at community colleges. In review of the literature on Men of Color (MOC) in postsecondary education, more needs to be known about African Americans and how their involvement in various domains of college life impact persistence (Harris & Wood, 2013). Therefore, more in-depth studies need to examine the hindering factors of African American males attending community colleges' educational attainment. Thus, this study found that the levels of engagement of African American males in practical collegiate experiences in community colleges and the extent of their involvement lead to certain educational gains.

The California Community College Experience, for Real

Author : Khalid Akil White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781321213249
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book The California Community College Experience, for Real written by Khalid Akil White and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This case study provides an in depth view of the experiences of African American male students within the California Community College (CCC) system at one Northern California site. Each young man interviewed is or was an active participant in an on campus support program specifically for African American males. The participants' experiences as African American male students enrolled in a California community college, lead to a greater understanding of African American males in the California Community College system, as a demographic. Findings suggest the importance of appreciating the stories and lived experiences of the subjects prior to joining the on campus group for later success at the Community College level. Findings suggest that this all-male, student support group created a means of increasing student persistence, retention and transfer rates. Moreover, findings show how African American male students' academic engagement, self-perception and interpersonal relations are positively impacted by their participation in the group. Thus, the practices of this all-male support group should be replicated across the California Community Colleges. The all-male support group is demonstrative of an effective means that the California Community Colleges could employ to increase the persistence, retention, completion and transfer rates of their male students, in general and for African American students specifically. Further, the findings suggest the utility of the all-male support group on campus as positively affecting the educational and personal circumstance outcomes of African American male students. Future research could be employed to better uncover the positive components that undergird the effectiveness of the all-male support group on campus for African American male students. In summary, the participants appear to have greater perceived engagement with the Community College experience through the all male support group.

Diagnosed But Not Defeated

Author : Kennedi Strickland-Dixon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book Diagnosed But Not Defeated written by Kennedi Strickland-Dixon and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African-American males are disappearing at alarming rates before our eyes through racially driven practices that secure their position in the penal system and special education. Though many scholars in the field of education have highlighted alarming rates of incarceration and over representation in special education for African-American males, society has accepted these practices as a normal standard of living for Black males in this country. African-American males who have not become part of the penal system and have successfully matriculated into college are considered to be an exception to the rule rather than a standard to live up to. Though a plethora of research exists depicting a dismal state of affairs for African-American males, as evidenced by their lack of academic achievement and over representation in special education, absent from the literature are stories reflecting resilience in the midst of academic and environmental adversities. The purpose of this inquiry is to explore the experiences of African-American males with past histories of enrollment in special education who have demonstrated resilience and are successfully attending a community college. The focus of this study is to examine protective factors that led to their successful transition to a community college.

Black Men in Higher Education

Author : J. Luke Wood
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134699182
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Black Men in Higher Education written by J. Luke Wood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Men in Higher Education bridges theory to practice in order to better prepare practitioners in their efforts to increase the success of Black male students in colleges and universities. In this comprehensive but manageable text, leading researchers J. Luke Wood and Robert T. Palmer highlight the current status of Black men in higher education and review relevant research literature and theory on their experiences in various postsecondary education contexts. The authors also provide and contextualize innovative, actionable strategies and solutions to help institutions increase the participation and success of Black male college students. The most recent addition to the Key Issues on Diverse College Students series, this volume is a valuable resource for student affairs and higher education professionals to better serve Black men in higher education.

The Experiences of African American Men at Predominantly White Institutions of Higher Education, After Successfully Transferring from a Community College

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Author : Keenan King
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 183 pages
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Download or read book The Experiences of African American Men at Predominantly White Institutions of Higher Education, After Successfully Transferring from a Community College written by Keenan King and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American men complete post-secondary education among the lowest rates of any other subgroup in higher education (Brooms & Davis, 2017; Farmer & Hope, 2015; Palmer, Wood, Dancy, & Strayhorn, 2014; Warde, 2008). This study focuses on addressing this problem by attempting to understand the experiences of African American men who successfully navigate a higher education pipeline from community college to a four-year, predominantly White institution (PWI). Half of all African American men enter higher education at the community college level (Villavicencio, Bhattacharya, & Guidry, 2013); therefore, community college plays a key role in shaping their experiences in higher education moving forward. Also, educational data has shown that an African American man, who is also a transfer student, has a small chance of transferring to a four-year PWI and completing a degree. To address this issue, this study is designed to understand how African American men in PWIs of higher education, after successfully transferring from community college, describe and make meaning of their experiences. The design for this qualitative study is phenomenology and is applied to discover the deep interconnectedness shared by this study's participants. Additionally, Critical Race Theory's five educational tenets by Yosso, Smith, Ceja, and Solórzano (2009) were used to understand the contributions that race had on the experiences of participants. I engaged semi-structured interviews with 10 African American men at midwestern PWIs who successfully transferred from a community college. Initial analysis of the data yielded four emergent themes. These themes highlight the participants' experiences with the invisibility of race while at their PWI, how participants' community college experiences shaped their experiences at the PWI, how participants remained determined to achieve their goals through higher education while facing adversity, and how participants ultimately did not express any regrets about attending a PWI. The findings from this research suggest how important it is for practitioners and researchers, whose primary focus is African American men, to continue to design initiatives and research highlighting their stories of success. This positive realignment in practice and research is essential to combating the deficit perspective that dominates the conversation regarding African American men in higher education.

An Exploration of African American Male Community College Students' Experiences Concerning Their Successful Postsecondary Enrollment

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Author : Robin Dabney
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 169 pages
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Download or read book An Exploration of African American Male Community College Students' Experiences Concerning Their Successful Postsecondary Enrollment written by Robin Dabney and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite increased numbers of African American male students in higher education, their academic achievement levels continue to be at disproportionate numbers compared to other ethnic groups and genders (U.S. Census Bureau, 2005). The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore lived experiences of African American male community college students concerning factors hindering their academic progress and to understand perceptions of factors that influence their academic achievement in higher education. The current study identifies pertinent factors that will assist African American males to become successful in their postsecondary experiences. Findings from this study provide insights into predictors that may lead to academic achievement for African American male students. Phenomenological hermeneutic analysis was used to explore lived experiences of African American community college students. Six African American male students attending a community college in Virginia were interviewed. A semi-structured interview protocol approach was used to establish dialogue between the participants and the researcher. The interview questions were designed based on the literature review. The results illustrate how African American male students are able to overcome obstacles to ascertain academic success regardless of their race and postsecondary challenges.

African American Men in College

Author : Michael J. Cuyjet
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book African American Men in College written by Michael J. Cuyjet and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2006-03-17 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Perceived Experiences that Postively Contribute to High-achieving African American Male Student Success at a Large Urban Community College

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Author : Shantay Renee Grays
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 210 pages
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Download or read book Perceived Experiences that Postively Contribute to High-achieving African American Male Student Success at a Large Urban Community College written by Shantay Renee Grays and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades there have been increasing concerns about the steady decline in higher education attainment levels of African American males. There is extant literature that on African American male academic achievement and success in four-year institutions from a deficit model perspective. There is little research on high-achieving African American male students, specifically in community colleges. This study examined the lived experiences of six high-achieving African American male students enrolled in a large urban community college. The research study brings to light the perspectives of academically successful young men as well as their interpretations and understandings of how their lived experiences contributed to their academic development and success. This qualitative study responded to the following research questions: (1) What secondary school experiences do high-achieving African American males perceived as contributing to their academic success? (2) What personal experiences do high-achieving African American males perceive as contributing to their academic success in a large urban community college? (3) What institutional programs or services do high-achieving African American males perceive as contributing to their academic success in a large urban community college? The participants were 6 high-achieving African American and Black males attending a large urban community college located in in the Texas Gulf Coast region. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the data yielded ten major themes (1) College Preparation, (2) High School Peer Influence, (3) Extracurricular Activity Participation, (4) Self-Motivation, (5) Family Interactions, (6) Adjustment to College, (7) Engagement, (8) Participation in Student Organizations, (9) Leadership Development Programs, and (10) Academic Support Services. The information gleaned from this study may contribute to the scarce body of knowledge that examined factors that contribute to the academic success for high-achieving African American men in a community college.

How African American College Men Experienced Their First Year at a Predominantly White, Mid-western, Regional, Public University in the U.S.

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Author : Oniffe Grizzle
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book How African American College Men Experienced Their First Year at a Predominantly White, Mid-western, Regional, Public University in the U.S. written by Oniffe Grizzle and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American men's graduation rates from institutions of higher education are among the lowest of any demographic group in the United States. I interviewed African American men who shared their narratives on how they lived out their manhood on a mid-western public regional four-year university campus. The purpose of the study was to garner insights from their stories, and to see how the lessons learned from their lived experiences could be applied to improve the first year experience for this segment of the student population. The combination of phenomenological and grounded theory research paradigms helped me to analyze the lived experiences of African American men in an institution of higher education milieu. The main themes that I identified after analyzing the collected data, using critical race theory as a key theoretical lens, were Black Masculinity, Being Seen, Brotherhood, Support Groups, and Ideations of Success. African American men's complex and multi-dimensional masculinities called for a sense of commitment and responsibility to community, family, and brotherhood. The respondents' goals of graduating are similar to all other student groups, and they are most likely to thrive in their first year of college if their Black masculinities are centered; they most likely will seek assistance when made to feel valued and seen by institutional and familial support systems.

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
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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.

Narrative Inquiry Explorations in the Lived Experiences of African American Males Who Graduated Community College During COVID-19

Author : Brandon C. S. Wallace
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Narrative Inquiry Explorations in the Lived Experiences of African American Males Who Graduated Community College During COVID-19 written by Brandon C. S. Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to explore the stories of six African American men who graduated from a community college in the Mid-Atlantic region in 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic. These stories are important, as they contrast with numerous deficit-framed studies that showcase completion data on how African American males academically lag in juxtaposition to their collegiate peers; these stories of success are even more important now, as the enrollment of Black males in community colleges has declined during the global pandemic and community college leaders have been focused on increasing recruitment and completion rates among all students, including African American males. By applying Bush and Bush's (2013) African American Male Theory, this research sought to elevate the voices of Black men, particularly regarding the stories they shared that gave credence to the supports and interventions they used to complete their degrees. The three research questions that guided this study were: 1) What stories do Black males share about their academic experiences throughout community college during COVID-19? 2) What stories do African American males share about their personal lives, beyond academics, throughout their community college experiences during COVID-19? 3) What stories do African American males share about people or support programs that assisted them in successfully graduating community college during COVID-19? Data were collected using one-on-one, semi-structured interviews and restorying. The responses of six African American males who graduated from a Mid-Atlantic community college in 2020, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, shaped the findings of this study, along with also helping to shape the summary and implications for future studies. The data analysis, using narrative thematic analysis, indicated that the participants found ways to create familial and cultural connections between and across academic and non-academic contexts, which ensured their ultimate successes, even with multiple barriers and often elusive supports. It was significant to note the lack of employment security for some of the participants, as well the direct impact that COVID-19 had on the instructional reception of the participants in this study.