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Models Of Excellence For African American Males At Richland Community College: A Field Study, Luegeanes Mcgee
Models Of Excellence For African American Males At Richland Community College: A Field Study, Luegeanes Mcgee
Masters Theses
Purpose
The purpose of this field study was to investigate the problems that African American males encounter at Richland Community College, Decatur, Illinois. This investigator interviewed thirteen graduates, person-to-person, who graduated from Richland Community College between the years of 1993 through 1995. Twelve themes emerged from this study: academic counselor/communication/ involvement, prejudice/isolation, teacher/student reaction, student seating location, support group(s), role models, mentors, student involvement in college life, educational purpose, programs, and college requirements. Respondents also made recommendations for the success of African American males attending Richland Community College.
Methodology
Person-to-person interviews were utilized in studying this phenomenon because it is …