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Katrina L. Chapman – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how Christian higher education institutions within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) empower women into executive levels of leadership. More research has been done on women and breaking barriers to leadership, however, less research has been done on the…
Descriptors: Christianity, Religious Colleges, Women Administrators, Barriers
Felita R. Johnson – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The first-year experiences of six African American male students participating in a developmental education program at a community college were examined. African American male students constitute a significant proportion of those who struggle with academic performance. The initial year of college can be challenging for African American males,…
Descriptors: African American Students, Males, Developmental Studies Programs, Community College Students
Arlen Sims – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Given the critical role of mentoring in the success of African American males in college, it is essential to gain a deeper understanding of how mentoring programs can best support African American male students and what elements contribute to their success (Henry, 2021). Recognizing that mentoring significantly influences the retention, academic…
Descriptors: African American Students, College Students, Black Colleges, Mentors
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Kim M. Reddig; Gloria D. Campbell-Whatley; Keonya C. Booker – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2024
Teachers must be able to effectively address the social and academic needs of their students, regardless of cultural differences. It is also critical for teachers to have knowledge of the controlling societal forces affecting their students' lives. Numerous scholars have investigated the overrepresentation of Black males in special education.…
Descriptors: Males, Adolescents, Blacks, Special Education
Kimberly Johnson-Redder – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The focus in this dissertation was on the increasing involvement of Black male youth in the carceral system and the connection to their experiences in high school. This problem is multifaceted in education because of the numerous actors and factors that contribute to the antecedents and outcomes of the key players closest to the problem, Black…
Descriptors: Blacks, African Americans, Males, Institutionalized Persons
Jack Nelson Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This study aims to develop a playbook of best practices for balancing academics and athletics among Black male student-athletes (BMSA), addressing the increasing rates of academic setbacks. A comprehensive review of research data on interventions and programs, including insights from Balfanz et al. (2007), highlights the urgency of this issue.…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Athletes, Males, Blacks