staying the course: narratives of african american males who have completed a baccalaureate degree

What are the factors that contribute to African American males successfully completing a baccalaureate degree?

Participants identified four factors as being significant contributors to their successful completion of a baccalaureate degree: (1) having an epiphany about the importance of higher education; (2) having access to the resources needed to attend and persist in an institution of higher education; (3) having a mentor, and (4) being resilient when faced with obstacles. Implications for institutions of higher education are discussed.

What are the themes of the African American experience?

having an epiphany about the importance of higher education; 2. having the resources needed to attend and persist in an institution of higher education; 3. having a mentor; 4. resilience when faced with obstacles.

How many focus groups were there in the Brown 1999 study?

To allow for lively discussion without the danger of an overwhelming group size (Brown 1999 ), the 11 participants were divided into two focus groups: one of six and one of five.

Why is it important to change the narrative about African American males in higher education?

It is time to change the narrative as it relates to African American males in higher education today. A sustained and collaborative effort aimed at empowering the African American male is needed. The African American community faces many problems , and with many African American men not enroll ing in traditional colleges, this limits the potential of these men to transform life. The consequence of low African American enrollment in college is decreased economic , political , social, and cultural capacity to improve the lives of all the world’s citizens.

What is the troubled status of African American males in higher education?

African American male’s troubled status in higher education has garnered tremendous attention at national conferences, in the media, and in published scholarship over the past 20 years.

What are the consequences of low African American enrollment in college?

The consequence of low African American enrollment in college is decreased economic, political, social, and cultural capacity to improve the lives of all the world’s citizens. The Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania recently released its inaugural publication.

Is there too many African American men in prison?

Although today it is factually inaccurate, there are far too many African American males in prison and not enough in college. Understanding the College experience that motivate students to achieve academic and personal goals is important, especially for African American males whose college retention and completion rates are lower than those ...