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Publication Date: 2023
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The Overlooked Conversation: Black Male Success in Community Colleges
Jasmin L. Spain; Nicholas T. Vick
Advances in Race and Ethnicity in Education
The success of Black males in community colleges across the nation is at a pivotal turning point. Due to increased social unrest in America and the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on equitable outcomes for marginalized, underrepresented, and minoritized student groups. Consequently, institutions have sought to identify innovative and effective solutions to recruit, engage, retain, and graduate Black males. In this chapter, best practices focused on the areas of advising, engagement, instruction, and programing will be discussed. The authors call for a strategic shared responsibility between Academic Affairs and Student Services to promote the educational, civic, and social success of Black males. The importance of workforce development for nondegree seeking Black male students will be explored. It is vital for community college professionals to develop cultural competency by developing a shared understanding of values and language. Other areas to be emphasized include developing consistency for psychological safe spaces, disaggregating student data, and providing access to key services and resources. [For the complete volume, "Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling. Advances in Race and Ethnicity in Education. Volume 9," see ED673950.]
Descriptors: African American Students, Community College Students, Academic Achievement, Best Practices, Academic Advising, Learner Engagement, College Instruction, Student Personnel Services, Labor Force Development
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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