University System of Georgia Offers a Model for Raising Black Male Enrollment
The University System of Georgia created a new statewide initiative to increase Black male enrollment and are just starting to see results with an 80% increase in enrollment. Their focus is on recruiting retaining and graduating this specific group of students by creating:
- Summer Bridge programs
- Mentoring programs
- Elite Scholars program (focusing on STEM fields)
- Leadership Training programs
- Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) chapters
- African American Male Institutes (links to resources and alternative weekend and evening activities)
Nice! Good to hear some good news :)
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