The Likelihood of Transfer for Black Males in Community Colleges: Examining the Effects of Engagement Using Multilevel, Multinomial Modeling

• Published in: The Journal of Negro education Vol. 82; no. 3; pp. 272 - 287
• Main Authors: Wood, J. Luke, Palmer, Robert T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington The Journal of Negro Education 01.07.2013; Journal of Negro Education; Howard University School of Education; Howard University, School of Divinity
• Subjects: African American Students; Black colleges; Black communities; Blacks; College campuses; College Students; College Transfer Students; Colleges; Colleges and universities; Colleges, Junior; Community College Students; Community Colleges; Community Research; Educational Opportunities; Educational services; Grade Point Average; Hierarchical Linear Modeling; Higher education; Learner Engagement; Longitudinal Studies; Males; Men; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Outcomes of Education; Predictor Variables; Qualitative research; School campuses; Social classes; Social integration; Student diversity; Student Surveys; Students; Studies; Transfer students; Two Year College Students; Universities; United States > US; Thousand Oaks California
• ISSN: 0022-2984; 2167-6437
• DOI: 10.7709/jnegroeducation.82.3.0272

Research indicates that Black male collegians tend to disproportionately seek out postsecondary educational opportunities at community colleges; despite this, a paucity of Black men actual transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In order to help facilitate transfer for Black male community college students, this article investigates the effects of student engagement on Black male students' self-reported likelihood of transfer. The implications of this study provides compelling context for institutional practice and future research to help community colleges be more intentional about improving transfer outcomes for among Black male students.