Experiences of African American males accessing the pipeline of higher education through the Neighborhood Academic Initiative.

摘要

In an effort to prepare African American males for success, it is imperative to cultivate a culture of high academic rigor and to have high expectations for these students. Pre-college Outreach Programs, while having the overall impact on college preparation, each have their unique program components, yet none of them combine financial assistance, parental involvement and academic support within their overall framework. This study aims to identify the specific components of the University of Southern California's Neighborhood Academic Initiative (pre-college outreach program), that provide success for African American males in their quest for Higher Education.