Download or read book Factors in African American Social Work Student Persistence written by Jacqualyn F. Green and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Population estimations for the year 2000 indicate an increase in poor and minorities in the United States (Loden & Rosener, 1991). In view of this growth trend, Berger (1989) suggests a need for social workers with sensitivity to such populations. The presence of minority perspectives provides a valuable contribution to service delivery (Mullen et al., 1993). Efforts to enhance student persistence in graduate schools of social work will contribute to the pool of social workers available in the next century. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that contribute to African American student persistence in graduate schools of social work. This study applies aspects of Astin's, Tinto's and Green's theories of persistence. Astin's theory of involvement (1975) considers student investment of time in educational pursuits. Tinto's (1975) theory of departure includes background, social and academic aspects in persistence decisions. Green's (1997) theory focuses on the ability of the student to cope with racial issues (racial resilience) and the racial climate of the school (racial responsiveness). One hundred and thirty-five students from two predominantly white and two historically black universities participated in surveys administered to determine the effect of involvement, background, academic, social, resilience factors, and college type upon student persistence outcomes. Interviews held with administrative personnel at each institution provided contextual data. Correlations were used to examine the relationships among all of the variables in the study. T-Tests were conducted to compare outcomes due to university type. Multiple regressions were used to explore the relationships between significant independent variables and persistence. The findings of this study indicate that persistence outcomes of African American graduate social work students are influenced by: (a) academic performance, faculty-student relationships, (c) health, (d) the ability to deal with stress, and (e) ethnic pride (impressions of ethnic group). These findings suggest that social work programs that incorporate aggressive grade monitoring practices, provide diverse opportunities for student-faculty interaction, offer opportunities for health care, stress alternatives, and a culturally relevant curriculum, may positively influence African American student persistence.

Download or read book I m Staying written by Krystal Rena Dozier and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greater focus is being placed on institutional accountability and how to become more responsive and improve persistence and retention among student groups that are historically underrepresented. One underrepresented student group is African American first generation college students (FGCS), or students who are the first in their family to attend college. Higher education literature on the demographics of FGCS, retention, and risk factors and protective factors to degree completion has identified these students as students from low-income families, students of color, students who are unprepared for college, and who struggle with how to navigate the college system. Unfortunately, social work researchers and educators have not placed a great deal of focus on aspects of student diversity specific to the retention of African American FGCS. The profession of social work has a primary mission of enhancing human well-being and meeting the basic needs of all people. In addition to this primary mission, social workers also seek to empower vulnerable and oppressed groups. By applying critical race theory (CRT) this dissertation conceptualizes the need for social work0́9s engagement in this area of research on African American FGCS, explores how the college experience (e.g., fair and equitable treatment, sense of belonging, concerns for safety, racism and discrimination) of African American FGCS impacts retention, and explores the role of social work faculty and program administrators as protective factors (i.e., social capital, mentors, aspirational capital) in retention of this student group. The application of critical race theory and social work perspective on risk and protective factors will address inequities in the institutional structure of higher education.

Download or read book The Social Factors that Support Urban African American Male s Persistence in College written by Christopher Scott and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American male students from urban communities hold a poor retention rate in college in comparison to other ethnicities. According to Harper (2006), "[M]ore than 67.7 percent of black men who start college do not graduate within six years (Harper, 2016). In rare cases, African American male students from urban areas persist through their freshman year excelling in course work putting them on track to finish their degrees. In 2004, 10. 4 percent of male undergraduates in college were black (Harper, 2006). This study explores the "persistence," referring to the will power students need to stay on course in spite of difficulty and opposition. Additionally, this work speaks of "retention," referring to a student's continuance in college until receiving their pursued degree. This research is based on the assumption that there is clearly an equity issue if one group of students are not persevering in college and carrying out course work to reach the ultimate goal, graduation. Using a case study approach of one African American male college student, this investigation identified the underlying social factors that supported the student's persistence in college during his freshman year at a predominantly white institution, or PWI, in the Midwest. The study revealed the supporting social factors of this student prior to enrolling in college, the factors contributing to his retention while in college. Data was collected through participant observation, informal interviews, as well as formal interviews. This study provides a better understanding of the social relationships necessary to support the persistence of the urban African American male college student. This exploration is significant to college administration personnel due to its potential to act as a guide for replicating similar social support systems for current and perspective African American male students within their institutions.

Download or read book Developmental Reading Achievement and Persistence of African American Community College Students written by M. Eileen Morelli and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ex post facto study was used to compare community college transcripts of African American students who participated in a developmental reading course at a multi-campus, urban community college and those who declined to participate in the developmental reading program. The study examined 513 records to determine if participation in a developmental reading course in a community college improved achievement and persistence for African American college students. Results discuss the positive relationship of overall and third semester achievement to enrollment in a developmental reading course as shown in the student QPA. Neither enrollment in a developmental reading course nor reading level was related to persistence as measured by the number of semesters enrolled in college.

Download or read book The Influence of Academic and Social Support Systems on the Attitudes of African American Students Towards Academic Persistence written by Marissa Ashley Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief Literature Review: While environmental factors play a role in a student's institutional retention, student attitude and behavior may be just as significant to retention and degree completion. Exposure and prior knowledge of the social conventions of academia can be instrumental in preparing students for achieving success in a higher education setting (Farkas, 1996). Students who do not have family or friends who have been exposed to higher education cannot pass down the key tools to be academically successful in college. Students identifying as first generation are often from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and encounter decreased levels of family support, lessened college expectations, and lower educational values among parents (McConnell, 2000; Terrenzini, Springer, Yaeger, Pascarella, & Nora, 1996). Statement of the Problem: Institutions looking to promote the academic persistence of African American students may find that traditional retention practices may not work as well with students of color. Student retention is widely based on student engagement, including academic and social involvement with the campus community (Kuh, 2005). Identifying the ways in which academic and social supports effect attitudes of African American students towards academic persistence will allow colleges and universities to enhance existing programs or create programs to include support for students specifically through means of academic and social integration. Methodology: The study used a quantitative method to conduct research on all undergraduate African American students currently enrolled at a diverse university located in California's capital. The study employed an electronic survey, and 103 students participated in the research. Conclusions and Recommendations: African American students' most influential form of support came from themselves, indicating a high level of academic self-efficacy. The study revealed that African American students did not engage in academic and social activities on campus events with much frequency, but there seemed to be a slightly higher rate of academic engagement utilizing social informality than purely social activities between African American students and their peers. Understanding the influence of both academic and social support systems on student success, specifically African American student success, may allow institutions to foster or create support systems in alliance with academic programs.

Download or read book An Analysis of the Factors Affecting African American Student Persistence at a Vanguard Learning College written by Misha A. Turner and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Factors Impacting Persistence for African American and Latino Community College Students written by Amy Radovcic and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Community College Leadership and Administration written by Carlos Nevarez and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2010 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The breadth and depth of this book is unequaled... The chapter on the community college's role in the achievement gap is `must-reading' for the next generation of community college executives."---Ned Doffaney, Chancellor, North Orange County Community College --

Download or read book The Meaning of Persistence for African American Females Attending Urban Community Colleges written by John Glavan and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purposes of this study were to examine the experiences of African American female students attending urban community colleges, to gain further understanding of how they interpret the meaning of persistence, and to identify the factors that affect their persistence. African American women attending community college in Los Angeles were interviewed on their educational experiences and the meaning of persistence to them. The results of this study will offer researchers and community college leaders a broader and more in-depth perspective into the essence of persistence for African American female students. By focusing on individual students rather than groups of students, the study examines how persistence works in the day-to-day lives of these students. The study expresses these women's concerns and may help make colleges more aware of their needs and issues.The significance of this study is threefold. The first is to help a minority group of students who currently are trying to benefit from a community college education to find a voice so that they can describe their college experiences. The second is to describe, based both on the specific perceptions of the students interviewed as well as insights gained from the study of the relevant literature, the specific impact that urban community colleges have on the persistence of African American female students. The third is to add to the currently limited scholarly literature regarding the persistence of African American female students attending urban community colleges.

Download or read book Factors that Contribute to African American Student Success written by Quinnita Abraham and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Student Persistence written by Jessica Elizabeth Thomas Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Staying the Course written by Lynn M. Sordelet Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book African American Student Persistence at a Private 2 year Urban Career College written by JaDawn Muhammad-Collins and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the study was to identify key factors for the persistence and subsequent graduation of African American students at a private 2-year urban career college. Questions guiding this study looked at what factors students identified for their persistence in completing their education and what perceptions they had in regard to the institution's commitment to their success.

Download or read book African American Behavior in the Social Environment written by J. Camille Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential text to help to understand human behavior and the processes that guide human adaptation Social workers and therapists need to assess the full range of aspects of their client problems such as socioeconomic status, academic achievement, parental incarceration, psychopathology, and other risks. African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives explores the latest empirical and theoretical findings of human behavior and resiliency in African American individuals, families, and communities. Leading scholars provide unique insights into African American mental health, gender relations, family interactions and dynamics, inequality, poverty, the balance between work and family, and nontraditional families. This important text discusses in detail the importance of understanding the processes that guide human adaptation and understanding the dynamics of how particular ethnic groups, cultures, and people use resources to adapt to certain circumstances that can be useful in assessment and treatment. African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives presents the analysis and research of several individuals in order to provide an understanding of how the concept of protective factors, racial identity, and racial socialization has been approached, the direction their insights have taken them, and the results of exploring the dynamics of African American behavior in relationship to environments. Research discussed in African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives include: socioeconomic status health disparity the impact of having incarcerated parents academic achievement gap kinship ties leadership development race identity and socialization suicide among African American adolescents Black churches impact in HIV/AIDS prevention culturally relevant mental health services gender and sexuality issues policy and practice and much more! African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives is an invaluable resource for counselors, marriage and family therapists, educators, and students in African American studies.

Download or read book Examining Factors that Influence the Persistence of African American Students at a Historically Black College and University written by Gary L. Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study was conducted to examine the factors that influenced the persistence of African-American students at an HBCU. These factors included students involved in campus and classroom engagement, students’ grit to persevere, students’ commitment to setting goals, and perceptions of a freshman academy advisory program. Several studies reveal factors that contribute to student drop-outs; however, this study focuses on factors that influenced a student’s decision to stay in college. The results of the statistical tests and individual interviews revealed that students’ classroom and campus engagement, grit to persevere, and commitment to goal setting were promising. However, there were no significant differences when comparing males and females’ classroom and campus engagement, grit, and commitment to setting goals.

Download or read book Minority Student Retention written by Alan Seidman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student retention continues to be a vexing problem for all colleges and universities. In spite of the money spent on creating programs and services to help retain students until they achieve their academic and personal goals, and graduate, the figures have not improved over time. This is particularly true for minority students, who have a greater attrition rate than majority students. Demographic information shows that the minority population in the United States is growing at a faster rate than the majority. It is imperative that educational institutions find ways to help improve retention rates for all students but particularly minority students. Retention rates should not differ appreciably among different racial/ethnic groups."The Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice" is the only scholarly, peer-reviewed journal devoted solely to college student retention. It has published many articles on minority student retention, and this topic continues to garner much attention. This book is a compilation of the very best of these articles, selected on the basis of reviews by a cadre of experts in the education field. The articles discuss African American, Latino/Latina, Asian and Asian Pacific, Native American, and biracial students, and institutional commitments to retaining a diverse student population. For those interested in this vital area, the collection will teach and inspire them to achieve greater heights and pay additional attention to retaining minority students in our colleges and universities.

Download or read book Perceived Persistence Factors for African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution written by Aaron D. White and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: