Retention Issues and Models for African American Male Athletes.

Person, Dawn R.; LeNoir, Kenya M.

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Publication Date: 1997

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Retention Issues and Models for African American Male Athletes.

Person, Dawn R.; LeNoir, Kenya M.

New Directions for Student Services, n80 p79-91 Win 1997

Focuses on the special challenges and benefits college athletes encounter. This in-depth study of 31 male athletes (part of an ongoing survey of 2,395 African-American students) points to the need for supported and structured programs. Offers three effective models for organizing initiatives to retain African-American male student athletes. (EMK)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Athletes, Black Students, College Students, Higher Education, Males, Models, Program Development, School Holding Power, Student Attrition, Student Needs, Student Personnel Services, Student Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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