Examining the Academic Advising Experiences of Black Males at an Urban University: An Exploratory Case Study

To ensure the effectiveness of academic advising efforts on campus and to increase Black male collegians’ use of such services, administrators must better understand how Black males experience academic advising in college. This exploratory qualitative case study aims to understand the academic advis...

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Published inUrban education (Beverly Hills, Calif.) Vol. 58; no. 5; pp. 774 - 800
Main Authors Johnson, Royel M., Strayhorn, Terrell L., Travers, Christopher S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.06.2023
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Academic Advising
Academic guidance counseling
Administrators
Advisors
African Americans
Attitudes
Barriers
Black college students
Blacks
Case studies
College administration
College Students
Colleges & universities
Cultural Context
Males
Predominantly White Institutions
Racial Factors
Student Experience
Urban areas
Urban Universities
public higher education
Black males
subjects
African American students
programs
urban education
postsecondary education
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Summary:To ensure the effectiveness of academic advising efforts on campus and to increase Black male collegians’ use of such services, administrators must better understand how Black males experience academic advising in college. This exploratory qualitative case study aims to understand the academic advising experiences of Black males at a large urban, predominantly White institution. Participants in this study (a) experienced a number of process-related challenges, including difficulties with scheduling advising appointments and accessing their academic advisor; (b) stressed the role of race and culture in academic advising; and (c) highlighted positive outcomes of formal and informal advising. Implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed.
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ISSN:0042-0859
1552-8340
DOI:10.1177/0042085919894048