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The Compact for Academic Excellence:

The Compact for Academic Excellence:. A Targeted African American Male Retention Initiative. The Vision 2015.

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The Compact for Academic Excellence:

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  1. The Compact for Academic Excellence: A Targeted African American Male Retention Initiative

  2. The Vision 2015 • African American male students will consistently demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence evidenced by enhanced graduation and retention rates, and greater satisfaction with the college experience.

  3. The Need

  4. Program Objectives • Increase the six-year graduate rate of African American males to 40% • Increase the first, second and third-year retention rates of African American males • Develop strategic outreach efforts to African American males in grades 7-12.

  5. The Plan: Phase I - Outreach • Develop an effective system of outreach to students in grades 7-12 • Develop Partners in Excellence agreements with Blytheville, Osceola, West Memphis and Forrest City High Schools • Establish Summer Camps in the areas of Math, Reading, Science and Business/Entrepreneurship

  6. The Plan: Phase II – Campus Preparation • Develop a two-week “bridge” program prior to first semester • Areas of emphasis: • Campus operations and procedures • Meet faculty and staff • Assignment of Mentors • Assessment of Abilities • Schedule Evaluation • Academic Workshops

  7. The Plan: Phase III • Develop a Center for Academic Excellence for Freshmen Students • Sole Purpose is to enhance the academic success of African American male students • Hire a program coordinator, two academic advisors, and two graduate assistants

  8. The Plan: Phase III • Programmatic Functions • Scheduling and Advising • Monitoring Student Progress • Implement Academic Success Workshops • Develop Tutoring Programs

  9. The Plan: Phase III • Programmatic Functions Con’t • Mentoring Programs • Peer Big Brother, Big Sister Program • Social and Personal/Professional Development Activities • Residence Hall Initiatives

  10. Expected Results • Graduation rates for African American males equal to those of general student body; • Retention rates equal to those of the general student body; • Increased satisfaction with the college experience

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