Necessary Components for Evaluating Minority Retention Programs

NASPA Journal ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice D. Taylor ◽  
Theodore K. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Student Persistence ◽  
Minority Student ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Conceptual Foundation ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
Study Results ◽  
American Students ◽  
Minority Retention

The Necessary Components Retention Program Assessment model provides a conceptual foundation for assessing factors that contribute to minority student persistence at predominantly White institutions. The six components of this model were used to assess differences between student participants and nonparticipants in a minority retention program geared toward African American students. The sample included 97 students--72 females and 25 males. Study results indicated that the model explained differences between program participants and nonparticipants. Leadership Opportunities contributed most to these differences, followed by Worth and Competence, Social Integration, and Ethnic and Peer Attachment. These results provide a framework for further exploration of the relationship between students' college experiences and persistence.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Academic Advising That Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Minority Student Success at Predominantly White Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Samuel D. Museus ◽  
Joanna N. Ravello
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Minority Student ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Student Departure ◽  
Ethnic Minority Student ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minority

Racial and ethnic minority student departure continues to be a major concern for higher education researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. We explore the role that academic advisors play in facilitating success among students of color at predominantly White institutions that have demonstrated effectiveness at generating ethnic minority success. Three themes emerged from the findings and underscore the characteristics of academic advising that contribute to that success. First, participants noted the importance of advisors who humanized the practice of academic advising. Second, they highlighted the impact of those who adopted a multifaceted approach to advising. Finally, participants emphasized the importance of proactive academic advising. Implications for academic advising practices are discussed.

Characteristics of Academic Advising That Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Minority Student Success at Predominantly White Institutions

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel D. Museus ◽  
Joanna N. Ravello
Keyword(s):  
Predominantly White ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Minority Student ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
Student Departure ◽  
Ethnic Minority Student ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minority

Racial and ethnic minority student departure continues to be a major concern for higher education researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. We explore the role that academic advisors play in facilitating success among students of color at predominantly White institutions that have demonstrated effectiveness at generating ethnic minority success. Three themes emerged from the findings and underscore the characteristics of academic advising that contribute to that success. First, participants noted the importance of advisors who humanized the practice of academic advising. Second, they highlighted the impact of those who adopted a multifaceted approach to advising. Finally, participants emphasized the importance of proactive academic advising. Implications for academic advising practices are discussed.

Validating African American Students at Predominantly White Institutions

2000 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon L. Holmes ◽  
Larry H. Ebbers ◽  
Daniel C. Robinson ◽  
Abel G. Mugenda
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
African American ◽  
Predominantly White ◽  
Minority Students ◽  
African American Students ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Predominantly White Institutions ◽  
White Institutions ◽  
American Students ◽  
Primary Focus

The purpose of this article is to provide a review of research and theory focusing on factors that have been cited as contributing to the retention and graduation of African-American students attending predominantly White institutions. The authors use recommendations cited in the literature to develop a model for predominantly White institutions to provide African-American students with positive learning experiences. While African-American students are the primary focus of this discussion, the model can be adapted to meet the needs of other minority students in higher education.

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