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To Begin …. In the early 1970’s, Black males were among some of the most successful student groups on college campuses In the early 1980’s, the hip-hop culture and rap music were born

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  1. To Begin … • In the early 1970’s, Black males were among some of the most successful student groups on college campuses • In the early 1980’s, the hip-hop culture and rap music were born • In the early 1990’s, more Black men were locked in prison or had a legal mandate (probation or parole) with the court system than were enrolled in the nation’s colleges

  2. What is happening today … • Black males are attending college in higher numbers, but are not persisting through graduation. Problems affecting Black males are not more severe than others, just different and unique. • At Morehouse college … 4-yr. graduation rate is 43%, 6-yr. rate is 67% • What is the graduation rate of Black males at the University of Akron?

  3. Let’s do the math … • 99 Black male students did not graduate • Costs Per Year for one student = 13,562.00 x 4 yrs. = 53,848.00 • 53,848.00 x 99 students = $533,095.00 lost revenue!

  4. Part I • DOES THE ADMINISTRATION HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSIST AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENTS? • WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE STUDENTS FACE AT PRE-DOMINANTLY WHITE COLLEGE CAMPUSES? • WHAT ARE SOME SOLUTIONS?

  5. Provide Role Models • Continue to hire People of Color • Support mentoring groups • Create Depts and Offices to provide leadership

  6. Address Low Retention Rate between 1st and 2nd semesters as well as 2nd and 3rd • MAPS Works – Early Warning System • Track and review attrition rates for Black males with a team approach • Create exit or “stop out” interviews to collect critical data and pay for the information • Build support systems to assist student’s for future enrollment

  7. Reduce High Rate of Academic Probation • Closely monitor probationary students • Provide more access to tutoring • Place holds on accounts to prevent registration

  8. Address High Suspension Rates • Know the statistics on black male suspension rates that are non-academic • Avoid socially unacceptable behavior • Avoid acts of Self- Suspension • Off campus problems • Arrest/Crime/Violence Student Judicial Affairs

  9. Provide Specialized Sensitivity Training for Faculty • Hire Educational Consultants • Attend racial, gender and cultural programs conferences and workshops • Faculty should attend programs • Incorporate cultural awareness into curriculum

  10. Part II • Should African American male students take personal responsibility for their success in college? • Are their efforts being hampered by higher education policies and procedures?

  11. Social or Peer Pressures • Maturity Level • Are you willing to be the lone person to say “No”? • Are willing to sacrifice for good grades? • Adopt an extended family for support

  12. Fraternities and Sororities • Consider being a first semester sophomore before joining because you will be able to better utilize the social network and manage time commitments for social events more effectively

  13. Get Involved • Participate in the whole learning process A lack of engagement can hurt • Buy Your books • Be prepared to take good notes • Get involved in social-cultural programs

  14. Be Carful of Distractions • Women • Video games • The “college experience” • Parties • Materialism • Schedule time for Family/friends

  15. Lack of African American Classmates • Who can I relate to? • Take a leadership role; create study groups

  16. Embrace the Right Perspective of College Misconceptions Wrong Perspective on College • It’s easy • Similar to high school socially and academically • There are shortcuts to success • I can procrastinate and still graduate • Set High Expectations • Everyone graduates

  17. Wear Positive Attire • Dress for success • Dress the way you wanted to be treated • Dress for the job you want, not necessary the one you have. • Dictate the way people look by the way you dress • Dress in a way that people can find it easy to take you seriously • Raise our level of self- respect

  18. Sometimes We Are Our Own Worst Enemies • Stereotypes of Black males • Cultural Male Pride • Not willing to change • Embracing media stereotypes • Are we afraid to ask for help because we have never helped anyone? • Keeping a tight inner circle instead of reaching out • How do African American males perceive African American faculty, staff and administrators?

  19. Homicide Stats

  20. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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