Abstract
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 evaluates 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.
Presenters
Kyle Turman Dr.Student, E.D.D Educational Leadership, Gwynedd Mercy University, Maryland, United States
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Black Male Success
