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Wiley, Ed, III – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1989
The lack of Black mentors, counselors, and role models at predominantly White colleges is one factor in poor retention of Black students. Access to academic advising, career counseling, and student personnel services can help Black college students to define priorities and give them a sense of shared values and achievement. (AF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Black Achievement, Black Students
