Retention of African-American Males in Universities

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This paper examines the retention rate of African-American males in predominantly white universities. The paper compares the factors influencing African-American women versus men in completing their university studies. The author states that the purpose of this research is to find out exactly what the retention rate of African-American males in white universities is, and what explicit and implicit factors influence the retention rate.

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"The retention rate of African American males has been a hotly debate topic in the college domain. Although statistics have shown that the overall retention rate of African Americans within college has progressively increased, few studies have specifically focused on the African American male student within a predominantly white university. Michael J. Cuyjet explains in his book, "Helping African American Men Succeed in College", that African American males are different from females in several different categories that include course learning, exposure to campus activites, use of student unions, involvement in clubs and organizations, etc (Cuyjet, Chapt. 1). The goal of this research study is to find out exactly what the retention rate of African American males in white universities is, and what explicit and implicit factors impact the overall impact the retention rate. We will conduct a research design that will consider the multiple factors within retention rates and develop a quantitative metholodgy to measure the factors contributing to African American male retention rates."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cuyjet, Michael. "African American Men on College Campuses: Their Needs and Their Perceptions." Helping African American Men Succeed in College. By Michael J. Cuyjet. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
• Howard-Hamilton, Mary F. " Theory to Practice: Applying Developmental Theories Relevant to African American Men." Helping African American Men Succeed in College. By Michael J. Cuyjet. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
• Dawson, Janice. " Enhancing In-Class Academic Experiences for African American Men." Helping African American Men Succeed in College. By Michael J. Cuyjet. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
• LaVant, Bruce D. " Retaining African American Men Through Mentoring Initiatives." Helping African American Men Succeed in College. By Michael J. Cuyjet. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.
• Sutton, Michael. "Identifying and Developing Leadership Opportunities for African American Men." Helping African American Men Succeed in College. By Michael J. Cuyjet. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.

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