Examines the possible relationships between the variables of age, sex and educational background and the attitudes of black adults toward continuing education. Also examines insights and feelings according to these variables to determine the variation between the cognitive and affective dimensions of the attitudes. (RB)

In the prediction of black student success in higher education, there is a need to go beyond currently used predictors and criteria. The Cultural Study Center at the University of Maryland has begun a systematic effort to examine the utility of present predictors (e.g. SAT scores, high school grades), explore other available variables for use as…

Previous research has indicated that African-American students, particularly those from low-income environments tend to be at greater risk for low academic achievement. However, income level is only one factor that contributes to low academic achievement. This study investigated the influence of other factors, including parental use of nurturant…

Examined the characteristics of and influences on African American high school students who currently choose to attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Found that parental socioeconomic status and education are not the major predictors of African American students' choice patterns; they are also influenced by the type of high…

Replicated Cokley's 2000 study by comparing the academic self-concept of African American students in historically black college and university (HBCU) versus predominantly white college and university (PWCU) settings. Data from the Academic Self-Concept Scale indicated that, consistent with earlier findings, grade point average was the best…

The use of linear regression to identify variables that predict grades of black students in precalculus and calculus I was studied at Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically-black institution. The predictive power of the variables for black males and females was also assessed. These two mathematics courses are prerequisites for students…

The College Student Experiences Questionnaire (CSEA) was used to estimate the impact of attending a historically Black college or university on social and academic outcomes in college. Findings extend previous research by suggesting attendance at a historically Black college significantly enhances academic and social growth of students. (Author)

Predictors of success for black freshmen entering Xavier University of Louisiana with an interest in the health professions were studied. Health professions were considered as the mainline fields of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, and pharmacy. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, or…

This study examined the predictive factors of persistence for African American students at historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) and at predominantly white institutions, and is based on John Bean's (1982) synthetic model, which incorporates background, organizational, environmental, attitudinal, and outcome variables. The hypotheses…

A number of studies have shown the relationship between College Board test scores and college grade point averages for Black students. This study found that two personal data items--number of courses taken in high school English and rank in the high school class--discriminated between successful and nonsuccessful college students. (Author)

The influence of locus of control (LC) and American College Testing (ACT) scores in predicting grade point average (GPA) was investigated with college freshmen at a predominantly and historically black campus in Mississippi. A total of 322 freshmen were administered the Rotter Locus of Control Inventory during the first month of school. The ACT…

This study developed a statistical model to identify college students most prone to dropping out, testing the model to predict the retention status of black residential and white commuter students at an historically black institution with an open admissions policy. The model used 25 pre- and early-matriculation variables, including gender, age,…

A study examined the academic success and retention of 213 first-year female African-American students at a historically black, private, liberal arts college in the Southeast. The women were surveyed concerning their preparation and readiness for college during their first weeks on campus, and responses were compared with actual academic…

This study attempted to identify indicators of success for developmental education students, particularly underprepared African American students enrolled at a predominantly Black university. The sample for the study included 922 students who responded to an 8-item questionnaire, which consisted of both traditional and non-traditional variables.…

Summarizing the highlights of four monographs on the recruitment and retention of black Americans in engineering at Purdue University, the report details 1966-76 statistical trends. The overall results of the study indicate that the number and proportion of black students beginning engineering at Purdue and nationally has increased significantly…