A Research Proposal For Public Community College - 1688 Words

Abstract This research proposal will hopefully assist and provide assistance for Deans of Students, Chairs of Various Departments, Administrators, Academic Advisors, Success Coaches, and Retention Based Program Administrators that have a natural interest in the retention and attainment of African American and Latino Men of Color at Capital Community College. Which is a large, public community college in urban setting in Hartford Connecticut. Four research questions will be analyzed through general focus groups, interviews with alumni, and observations by success coaches. (1) What would you consider your individual or personal collective experience as a Man of Color at Capital Community College? (2) What types of barriers do Men of Color†¦show more content†¦(M.A.L.E.S.) members will share accounts of the importance of having support, developing knowledge of college lingo and resources, while fighting the battle of withstanding motivation to complete their degree. Capital Com munity College will support these young men striving for academic excellence by creating relaxed collegiate environment that will allow for and academic success in conjunction with a by tailor made college curriculum. The prospective data provided by (M.A.L.E.S.) members will trustingly with confidence provide three conclusions. (1) The importance of establishing trustworthy relationships with faculty and administration is vital for perseverance to graduate or transfer. (2) Having the ambition to communicate with faculty, students, and staff is critical for to avoid attrition factors such as academic probation. (3) M.A.L.E.S. members need to copperhead the expectations of each instructor and that each course will be different. Chapter 1 Every academic semester, Capital Community College has a difficult enigma, how to increase the scholastic skills and retain men of color students that reach institutions of post-secondary education ill-equipped for college level assignments. Characteristically, institutions endorse developmental courses for this demographic. Nevertheless, this process could be seen as a hindrance that interrupts the