African-Amercan Retention at Kalamazoo College
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Authors
Holloway, Jason
Issue Date
1995
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Abstract
As an African-American senior at Kalamazoo College, I have traveled a road
seldom traveled by other African-American students. Many started the marathon,
but many grew weary and saw it best to leave the race before it was over. By being
one of the few survivors at the small, predominately white institution, at times I felt
lonely and alienated, and I often questioned my reasons for continuing. In
retrospect, I can see the importance of persisting at a small, predominantly white
institution, and I would like to see more African-American students finish this
particular marathon.
I am particularly interested in increasing the retention rates of African-Americans
at Kalamazoo College. I can relate to and have experienced many of the
problems in the predominately white institution that causes others to leave
prematurely. Much of the material in my research resonates with my personal
feelings. The signs and symptoms of attrition that I thought were unique to my
situation are documented in countless books and articles, which helped me realize
that I am not alone.
It is my aim to aid in the struggle in an attempt to help Kalamazoo College be
a more comfortable place for young African-Americans that will follow me.
Kalamazoo College is a good institution for many, but much work needs to be done
to make it a place where more African-Americans can feel comfortable with
identifying themselves with it. Strides have been taken towards this goal, and the
i1nplementation of my suggestions may be the factor that will give a greater
percentage of African-American students the inclination to complete their education
at Kalamazoo College.
Description
54 p.
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Publisher
Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College.
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