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Making the Call: Factors Influencing College Choice Among Freshmen African American Males in Undergraduate Studies
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
This session will examine the preferences of African American male freshmen when selecting a college for undergraduate studies. Factors influencing the student selection of undergraduate programs will be discussed.
Target Audience
Educators and administrators who are interested in the factors influencing student choice in the selection of undergraduate programs are encouraged to attend. College administrators
Learning Outcomes
Perceptions that impact student college selection in undergraduate education are important for administrators and educators who recruit students for undergraduate level programs. Session participants will learn more about the factors that influence African American male freshmen student choice when selecting an undergraduate program and the impact these factors have on attracting diverse students. Session participants will discuss ways in which undergraduate programs may attract applicants with diverse preferences for colleges offering undergraduate education.
Session Description
Colleges and universities across the United States are charged with reaching diverse student populations and meeting the needs of all students. The impact of students’ perceptions of perceived needs, when selecting an institution for undergraduate education, has strong implications for undergraduate programs in the United States. This session seeks to explore the factors influencing college choice among African American male freshmen selecting an institution for undergraduate study. A survey of 1,854 African American male college freshmen examined the preferences held when selecting a college or universities. Institutions should seek to understand and respond to the perceived needs of diverse students when designing recruitment and retention strategies for all students. A discussion of African American male freshmen preferences inducing factors such as academic prestige, social activities, and facilities will be discussed.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Thursday November 7