A road less traveled: the experiences of black male collegians at a PWI

The objective of this study was to identify the social and academic factors that contribute to the success of African American male undergraduate students at Predominantly White Institutions. While numerous authors have conducted research on black males in higher education, many seem to focus on those who have been identified as either high achieving or low achieving students. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the author will conduct individual interviews with four participants. Each person will self-identify as a black male undergraduate student who is currently enrolled at a Research 1 university and has completed at least one semester at the university. At the conclusion of his study, the author identifies positive factors that contribute to the academic success of these men at the collegiate level. The narratives of these scholars may assist researchers in expanding the amount of positive, rather than negative, literature on black male achievement in post-secondary education. More importantly, it could aid practitioners in better understanding how to support these men throughout their tenure in education.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Ed Organization and Leadership

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2012

Author dc:creator

• Barnes, Christopher

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ward Hood, Denice

• Black male success
• Predominantly White Institution (PWIs)
• Black male persistence

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2012 Christopher Barnes

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/32001

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/32001