Creating positive encounters for Black college students
by Moore, Maria, M.A., PRESCOTT COLLEGE, 2009, 97 pages; 1470796

Abstract:

Through an analysis of the literature on racial identity development within the context of American society, the following paper utilizes the Cross Model of Psychological Nigrescence (1991, 2001) and focus group data to understand how culturally affirmative campus experiences, or “positive encounters,” can support the identity development process for Black students at a predominantly White institution in the southwest. By examining positive and negative campus interactions, eight students provided feedback regarding their value of culturally relevant programming and the impact of such programming on their personal well-being and social integration. Objectives for participation are defined from the focus group data and programming strategies are suggested for the University of Arizona's African American Student Affairs.

 
AdviserDiane Sotelo
SchoolPRESCOTT COLLEGE
SourceMAI/ 48-03, p. , Feb 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsAfrican American studies; Black studies; Higher education
Publication Number1470796
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