Date Approved
8-1-2003
Embargo Period
5-8-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Higher Education
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Monahan, Thomas
Subject(s)
African American male college students
Disciplines
Higher Education and Teaching
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the attitudes among African American men concerning issues of retention at a predominantly white college. This study explains issues attendant to the problem of the low numbers of African American males in higher education. Furthermore, this study seeks to identify factors that are successful with keeping African American males in college. The methodology consisted of quantitative (surveys) and qualitative analyses (focus group interviews) that focused on the factors associated with the experiences of African American male college students (N=123). From this exploratory investigation, students identified advisors and counselors, faculty instructors, mentors, and study groups as variables that contributed to their success. In addition, as Mid-Atlantic University is increasing its retention and graduation rates as it relates to African American students there continues to be need for improvement. Findings from this study provide an addition to the needed literature concerning African American men's experiences in higher education.
Recommended Citation
Ingram, Ted Nicholas, "From challenge to triumph: the voices of African American male students at Mid-Atlantic University" (2003). Theses and Dissertations. 1325.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1325
