African American Men in College
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0787964603 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Richard C. Jones said a dry read but good info. dr kevin rome of morehouse contributed to this volume. Jeffery Mingo said Represent, DeWayne Wayne!. This book is concerned that far fewer black men attend and complete college compared to black women. It asks what factors may help alleviate this and then gives examples of college organizations that try to address this disparity. This is not an anti-feminist text. In no way does it diminish the success of black women by focusing upon the lack of success of some black male students. This book has a nice diversity of topics.The book is divided into two parts: academic studies and descriptions of organizations for black men. I think the two parts are intended
The book also describes a proven mentoring program and examines the role spirituality and religion can play in bolstering successful college experiences. The examples are collected from a variety of institutions across the country. With contributions from leading practitioners and scholars in the field, African American Men in College explores the factors that promote a climate of academic success. . The book shows how participation in extracurricular activities can create a positive social climate and examines the advantages of developing communication and leadership skills. African American Men in College is a much-needed resource that includes examples of real-world programs and activities to enhance academic success in the college environment for African American men. It shows how fostering relationships with administrators and community leaders can promote academic success
(The Boo) will benefit higher education professionals, faculty and students in their professional work and scholarship, and others interested in reversing the status quo of Black Men in College. We owe a debt of gratitude to Cuyjet and his distinguished colleagues for identifying the challenges we have yet to address and providing inspiring examples of existing programs which have found success through their commitment to imprinting the matriculation, graduation, and overall lives of African American men on American college and university campuses. (The Journal of Higher Ed, May-June, 2008)"The book is an excellent tool and resource for student affairs practitioners and faculty members…" (TC Record, March 14 2007). (Education Review, 06/18/08) Cuyjet and his associates should be applauded for their scholarship addressing the Black male college student