Trends in Black Student Involvement

Abstract

This study examines trends in Black student involvement within traditional campus organizations at predominantly White campuses. Studies of Black students studying on predominantly White campuses report that their marginal participation within traditional campus organizations is attributed to a campus climate described as cool or unwelcoming.

The effects of collective racial esteem on African American undergraduate male involvement in public four-year institutions of higher education.

“…Museus ' (2008) study supported findings about the importance of ethnic student organizations in the socialization and support of students of color (Mitchell & Dell, 1992;Harper, 2006a;Harper & Quaye, 2007;Sutton & Kimbrough, 2001;Taylor & HowardHamilton, 1995). The findings also support the important role these organizations have in college student persistence and success (Kuh & Love, 2000).…”

“…African Americans, particularly at PWls, need formal means of involvement (e.g., student organizations), as there are limited opportunities for informal interactions due to small numbers of African American students on campus (Guiffrida, 2003). Sutton and Kimbrough (2001) examined trends in Black student involvement within traditional campus organizations at PWls (PWls). The researchers used the Student Involvement and Leadership Scale (Kimbrough, 1995) to measure different types of involvement on and off-campus.…”

“…This study specifically examined the co-curricular experiences of members and non-members of Black Greek-lettered organizations. Sutton and Kimbrough (2001) distinguished between "traditional" and "multicultural" organizations in this study. Traditional organizations are defined simply as groups that promote student friendships and camaraderie.…”

Comparing engagement : predicting African American student success at predominately white institutions and historically black colleges and universities.

“…However, the negative perception of the environment had a positive impact on grades for African American students, but also increased the likelihood of leaving college (Fischer, 2007). The perception of an unwe1coming campus environment has been found to negatively affect Black student involvement out of the classroom at PWIs (Sutton & Kimbrough, 2001). While campus organizations have become more ethnically diverse, involvement in traditional student organizations by African American students is marginal (Sutton & Kimbrough, 2001).…”

“…The perception of an unwe1coming campus environment has been found to negatively affect Black student involvement out of the classroom at PWIs (Sutton & Kimbrough, 2001). While campus organizations have become more ethnically diverse, involvement in traditional student organizations by African American students is marginal (Sutton & Kimbrough, 2001). …”