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Male identity and academic engagement: case studies of black male collegians at an urban university
No full textThere are numerous theoretical and empirical studies that discuss variables that affect academic outcomes for Black males in higher education. However, few studies specifically investigate the influences of race and gender on academic engagement in post-secondary education settings. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews to explore the influence of male identity on academic engagement amongst Black males in an urban university. Semi-structured interviews of secondary participants (family, peers, university affiliate and mentor) for each primary participant (Black male collegian) were used to obtain a more comprehensive view of the ways in which the collegians construct their male identity. Exploring the constructed identities of five Black male collegians at an urban university in the Northeast, this dissertation study sought to answer the following primary and secondary research questions: In what ways, do the male identities of Black male collegians influence their academic engagement? and How is Black male identity constructed and operationalized among matriculated undergraduate students? Several findings emanate from this study; however, the two are paramount. Respondents in this study frequently oscillate between competing identities. The collegians repeatedly chose between identities that promote academic commitment and those that do not; often resulting in diminished engagement.Secondarily, levels of academic engagement are linked to self-image prior to matriculation and positive guidance and mentorship once matriculated. The findings suggest that in order to increase the rates of engagement among Black collegians there needs to be a greater number of faculty and administrators who serve as mentors and advisors.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Jermaine Jackson Mon
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[King's Collegians and Ken Stevens]
No full textPhotograph of a flyer featuring the The King's Collegians ensemble. The flyer describes The King's Collegians onset to Wayne King's orchestra. The back page is another flyer with Ken Steven's signature, a face portrait, and a brief biography of his musical career. Signature: "To Frank Good Luck, Ken Stevens.
Higher education and skills training to support agriculture and agribusiness in Australia
Full text linkA critical skills shortage has developed which threatens the ability of the agricultural sector to continue to grow and meet increasing global demand for food and fibre.
On 19 September 2011 the Senate referred the following matters to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee for inquiry and report by 1 March 2012:
All aspects of higher education and skills training to support future demand in agriculture and agribusiness in Australia be examined, including:
(a) the adequacy and priority given to funding in the agriculture and agribusiness higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors by federal, state and territory governments;
(b) the significant decline in agricultural and related educational facilities in the past decade, including reasons and impacts;
(c) solutions to address the widening gap between demand and supply for higher education and VET sector graduates in agriculture and agribusiness in Australia;
(d) the impact of this shortage in terms of agriculture research, including research into climate change adaptation and sustainable agricultural techniques, bio-security and food security;
(e) the economic impact on Australia\u27s terms of trade and reputation as a trusted supplier of high quality foodstuffs to world markets;
(f) ways to further incorporate animal welfare principles in agriculture courses; and
(g) any related matters.
On 27 February 2012 the Senate extended the reporting date until 8 June 2012. On 8 June 2012 the committee tabled an interim report in the Senate. This is the committee\u27s final report
The Collegians, 1955
No full textThe Lanite Band is shown gathered with instruments on Lane College's campus. The Collegians band, including Samuel Pope and Julius Lartique, are shown posing for a picture with their instruments. The Collegiates were a band of Lane College students. Written on verso: Picture-B (?), Page 61. Samuel Pope, Julius Lartiqu
Collegians Playing In Tulsa Tennis Meet:
No full textPhotograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "COLLEGIANS PLAYING IN TULSA TENNIS MEET: These two college tennis stars are in Tulsa this week for the Oklahoma Open tennis tournament.
“Northeast Collegians make waves.” The Advocate
Full text link“Northeast Collegians make waves.” The Advocate February 27, 1974 from LG MS0107 Karen Bye Papers, LGBTQ+ Collection, Jean byers Sampson Center for Diversity Maine, USM Special Collections.https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/wilde-stein-exhibit-documents/1014/thumbnail.jp
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