African Americans and College Choice: The Influence of Family and School - Softcover

Freeman, Kassie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791461920 ISBN 13: 9780791461921

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 2004

Synopsis

Assesses the influence of family and school on African American students' college decision-making processes.

Acknowledging the disparity between the number of African American high school students who aspire toward higher education and the number who actually attend, this book uncovers factors that influence African American students' decisions regarding college. Kassie Freeman brings new insights to the current body of research on African Americans and higher education by examining the impact that family, school, community, and home have in the decision-making process. She explores specific factors that contribute to a student's predisposition toward higher education, including gender, economics, and high school curriculum, and seeks to bridge the gap in understanding why aspiration does not immediately translate into participation. Educators and policy makers interested in increasing African American students' participation in higher education will benefit from the exploration of this paradox.

About this title

About the Author

Kassie Freeman is Dean and Professor of Education at Dillard University. She is the editor of African American Culture and Heritage in Higher Education Research and Practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791461920
• ISBN 13: 9780791461921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160