In this article, we discuss major themes on Black males' mental health that have emerged from this monograph. We will also discuss and emphasize how various institutional agents such as student affairs practitioners, faculty, and administrators can use this information to better support Black males in higher education. Finally, we will also…

Researchers have discussed the significance of Black male educators in secondary and post-secondary education for decades. While there is extensive research on the impact of Black male teachers, education administrators, and those in the professoriate, there is a noticeable gap concerning the experiences of Black male student affairs staff in…

This study explored the explanations for why Black diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioners in higher education between Fall 2020 and Fall 2022. Nine participants participated in semi-structured interviews lasting 60-90 minutes to explore a range of topics including their experience as Black DEI practitioners in higher education, their…

The purpose of this critical content analysis study was to examine higher education/student affairs (HE/SA) preparation toward a racial framing that centers and honors Black mattering. We explored linkages between Black literacies and epistemic credibility as indicators of Black mattering by analyzing 24 syllabi of foundational courses in HE/SA…

The experience of international Black African collegians (IBAC) in U.S. higher education has not been adequately investigated, particularly as it relates to understanding the diversity within Black and international student populations. In this manuscript, I offer seven culturally relevant suggestions for student affairs professionals, all of…

Study seeks to identify issues and concerns of African-American female administrator in middle management positions at one predominantly white university. Provides information about how these administrators envision their responsibility to themselves, their clientele, and the university community, and suggests avenues for research. (Contains 23…

This study of African American student affairs administrators at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) derives four strategies that leaders at PWIs may consider when attempting to retain this population: communicate and integrate a philosophy of fairness into the campus environment; develop or support mentoring opportunities; empower African…

The role the student affairs personnel can play to promote a genuine commitment to racially integrating the campus environment is outlined. (Author)

Compares the life styles of six professional women who share and examine their experiences in five major life styles: (1) single; (2) lesbian; (3) divorced with children; and (4) Black and White engaged in dual career marriages. Reflects on the rewards and frustrations of multiple roles. (Author/JAC)

Examined perception of 42 African-American student affairs professionals toward racism, campus climate, affirmative action, and role modeling. Respondents indicated that they perceived affirmative action programs and policies to be effective ways to remedy past discrimination practices. Most believed that their institutions were actively…

Case-study research indicates that the experiences of women and blacks differ significantly from those of their white male counterparts in managing the political dimension of student affairs. Discusses case studies, identifying eight major "recurring themes" that represent the most critical tasks in understanding and managing the political…

A growing research interest in the area of women in academic administration and the problem of the low number of women in administrative roles, particularly the underrepresentation of minority women, continues to be reported in studies of educational administration at all levels. In this study, women of color in administrative positions at public…

This bibliography contains 36 annotated citations of resources on general leadership in higher education and specific leadership development activities. Topics addressed include teamwork, leadership in the academic environment, black administrators, leadership and women, adult and continuing education, departments, interinstitutional cooperation,…