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Spirituality And Academic Success: Perceptions Of Black Males In The Community College, J. Luke Wood
Spirituality And Academic Success: Perceptions Of Black Males In The Community College, J. Luke Wood
J. Luke Wood
This article presents findings from a qualitative study of academic success factors affecting African American male students in the community college. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 African American male students at a Southwestern community college. Findings illustrated that spirituality was a positive factor affecting academic success for some participants. Students responses indicated several ways in which their academic success was supported: (1) spirituality served as a confidant, an entity with whom students could dialogue about issues; (2) spirituality served as inspiration for excellence, the pursuit of which was espoused as an important religious virtue; (3) spirituality provided life …
Black Male Collegians In Public Two-Year Colleges: Student Perspectives On The Effect Of Employment On Academic Success., J. Luke Wood, Phd
Black Male Collegians In Public Two-Year Colleges: Student Perspectives On The Effect Of Employment On Academic Success., J. Luke Wood, Phd
J. Luke Wood, PhD
No abstract provided.
Developing Successful Black Male Initiatives, J. Luke Wood, Phd
Developing Successful Black Male Initiatives, J. Luke Wood, Phd
J. Luke Wood, PhD
No abstract provided.
Falling Through The Cracks: An Early Warning System Can Help Keep Black Males On The Community College Campus, J. Luke Wood, Phd
Falling Through The Cracks: An Early Warning System Can Help Keep Black Males On The Community College Campus, J. Luke Wood, Phd
J. Luke Wood, PhD
No abstract provided.
Leaving The 2-Year College: Predictors Of Black Male Collegian Departure, J. Luke Wood, Phd
Leaving The 2-Year College: Predictors Of Black Male Collegian Departure, J. Luke Wood, Phd
J. Luke Wood, PhD
No abstract provided.