The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership styles and personal and professional experiences that exist in current and former Black male principals. The essence of their experiences and common themes will help identify factors that played a crucial role in their journey and proposed to 1) contribute to additional studies, 2) highlight…

Alcohol use among fraternity affiliated men presents a concerning trend with harmful consequences (DeSimone, 2009; Hingson et al., 2017; McCreary et al., 2021; Nuwer, 2001; Patrick et al., 2022; Ranker & Lipson, 2022). The availability theory of alcohol-related problems suggests alcohol use could be influenced based on the availability and…

This qualitative grounded theoretical study examined the experiences of 13 Black male alumni aged 25-50 who received special education services in the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Through semi-structured interviews and rigorous thematic analysis, this research uncovered nuanced narratives that revealed salient themes central to participants'…

This grounded theory study explores literacy achievement among male and female elementary school students. It focused on the perceived gap between genders and teachers' perspectives on narrowing this divide. Despite progress in education, educators still face ongoing challenges in literacy achievement disparities, where gender often plays a…

Diversity has become an important characteristic of higher education; however, in many higher education institutions, the admission, enrollment, and support of a diverse student population remain a challenge, especially concerning the admission, retention, and graduation of Black males (Lee & Keys, 2013; Lynch, 2014; Nelms, 2010; Palmer et…

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the lived experiences of African American males who graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Within the last 10 years, African American males have experienced systematically devastating results in social, educational, and economic outcomes at a higher rate than…

The purpose of this study was to describe how Black males access and perceive academic discourse when situated in an academic probation class. Recognizing time management, test preparation, and other learning and study strategies as hidden features of the curriculum, the academic probation course addressed these features through explicit…

This study explored what motivates White male tenured faculty to increase their cultural competence. The purpose of the research was to provide deeper insight into White male faculty's motivation to increase their cultural competence. Critical qualitative research methodology was the chosen methodology with a critical theory and critical…

Institutions have experienced an increase in enrollment of Black male veteran students, while also encountering a decline of this population throughout the academic year. There is a gap in the literature regarding the experiences of Black male veterans and their levels of engagement in higher education, which could assist with retention. This…

The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the lived experiences of queer Latino men in the community college borderlands and how community college spaces shape the activation and deactivation of their identities. Twenty-one queer Latino men enrolled in San Diego County community colleges provided insight into the role that interlocking…

Through this dissertation, I seek to examine the sports retirement of Division II Black male student-athletes and how they negotiate their identity as they transition into sports retirement. Consistent with similar research on Black male student-athletes, this dissertation makes the argument that the racialization of many college campuses…

Proficiency in reading is an essential skill for achieving success in the modern era, and African American students have struggled with reading due to insufficient support during literacy instruction. Through the implementation of the Science of Reading™ course, this research aimed to examine the effect of the Language Essentials for Teachers of…

Initiatives geared toward broadening participation in computing research have addressed the longstanding underrepresentation of various populations - including women, Black people, Latinx people, and persons with disabilities. Although there has been an increase in underrepresented populations participating in computing, building upon these…

Limited research has investigated the experiences of Black male school leaders in urban charter schools. This study explored the experiences of Black male school leaders and how they activated and sustained Black parent engagement in urban charter schools with a majority Black student body. The representation of Black male leadership in schools is…

The purpose of this research dissertation was to investigate and explore consciousness in millennial African American men. This study defined consciousness in the form of self-concept or self-conceptualization, the image we have of ourselves (Akbar, 1991; McLeod 2008). The research question under investigation is, How do African American college…