This chapter describes the benefits of leadership development opportunities and how to make them available to more African American men. The discussion focuses on leadership in black fraternities but also looks at positional leadership roles in other types of organizations.

Mentoring minority students plays an important role in their acclimation to academic lije and retention, but the search for conclusive evidence of what program design is most eflective continues.

Student affairs professionals must continue to encourage ethnic minority students to become widely involved in student governance activities. This involvement will help to foster an environment that promotes human growth and development and also aid the institution in retaining these students.

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