Rob Sparks Case Study

Over the years there has been a significant decrease in the percentage of African American male success in higher education. Not only does this effect society as a whole, but more importantly this effects the African- American community as well. The high percentage of uneducated African- American males will result in increased crime rate, shortened life span and overall hard life. However this epidemic can be stopped by looking at the contributing factors of why there is a decrease in African-American male success in higher education and how to change it. Throughout the paper I will be addressing the issues as to why there are not more black men in higher education, by looking at the contributing factors such as environmental

Madison Nevaeh Sparks is currently placed in the adoptive home of her maternal grandparents, Samson and Vicky Sparks. They are licensed relative providers. A report was made on 2/7/15 the birth mother of 5 year old Madison Sparks, had been arrested the prior day for drug paraphernalia. The birth mother had been using heroin in the presence of Madison. Madison was with her grandmother at the time protective custody was taken on 2/10/15.

ice President/Head New Member Educator, Gamma Eta Sorority, Inc. – Gamma Chapter, University of Arkansas ● Directed educational and social activities to initiate new members participation ● Guided new members in developing time management and organizational skills to enable them to be active and effective members of the organization ● Planned educational program to inform students of sexual assault and sexual assault awareness March 2014 – March 2015 Regional Leadership Conference Chairperson, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) ● Developed and executed the NSBE Region 5 Regional Leadership Conference in order to help student officers prepare for leadership positions in their respective student chapters ● Generated a schedule of daily

Anthony Mize Jr., born and raised in Dayton, OH, is currently the Coordinator in African American Programs and Services at Northern Kentucky University. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a graduate of Northeastern University with a Masters of Higher Education Administration. As a first generation college student and despite the numerus obstacles against him; Anthony was an academic scholar, hard working as he was employed with multiple jobs to pay his way through college and was affiliated in up to thirteen different organizations such as Golden Key International Honour Society, TSU Honors Program, ABC Crew, Founder of the M.A.C.H.O. Project, TSU SGA/SEC/SUBG, Generation of Educated

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Supporting the success for diverse students on campus is just the beginning to make their experience as equal to that of the white community. Without positive campus attitude and without the recognition of what diversity brings to a school and a classroom, the system would not thrive and those of a different ethnic background will not be inclined to attend. The conclusion to Espinosa’s, Gaertner, and Orfields article is that college and university leaders

A first generation college student, Roshaunda Breeden is currently the Assistant Director for the TRIO Talent Search program. She humbly earned two degrees from NC State in Psychology and Africana studies and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. While on her journey through higher education, Roshaunda has been privileged to work at Spelman College, North Carolina Central University, and her beloved NC State University. A scholar, educator, and trailblazer, Roshaunda’s life goal is to continue to serve those who never thought college was an

Prior to joining NCA, Mr. Sylvester worked as an admissions recruiter and then as an undergraduate academic advisor for his undergraduate alma mater. He is dedicated to improving the opportunities of youth post-high school and he believes literacy is key

Topic Description: For over 200 hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a very important role role in the education of African-Americans. These schools have provided most of the black college graduates. Many people believe that these colleges should be shut down because we live in a very diverse nation and these schools represent racism. These schools have attracted and motivated many young black people, to get a higher education. By seeing people just like them, with similar upbringings and similar interest making great achievements, it provides those young black people with a great opportunity to further

The concepts of leadership, “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical,” (Mission and vision, n.d.), fit within the mission of Siena Heights University because the institution fosters the growth of leaders by incorporating skills outside of the classroom. Educators have long known that a significant portion of student learning in college occurs outside the classroom and that faculty-student interaction is an important part of the college experience. (Cox, B. E., & Orehovec, E., 2007, p. 357). Significant research has demonstrated the importance of interaction between faculty members and students, both in and outside of the classroom (Cox, B. E., & Orehovec, E., 2007, p. 343). Faculty members possess a great deal of knowledge that can be imparted to student. This knowledge could be educational, life skills, and personal experiences that allow the student a contextual view point.

Historically Black College and Universities have played a essential role in changing the scene of advanced education in the United States. Today, in a time of quick change, HBCUs confront difficulties and also new snags. Not only does the HBCU itself face difficulties, but being a student at one can definitely be challenging at times. They face multiple issues such as debt, discouragement, and mental illnesses. All of this could affect both their futures, and worth ethics. In order for the students to be career steady, these issues they are facing must be fixed.

Being an LAS James Scholar means to be academically challenged and to put forth best effort in any given task. Whether it is through working on the end-of-the-semester projects for honors classes or being involved in extracurricular activities, James Scholar students are taught to think through issues in a multifaceted approach so that they are able to work efficiently with students from different backgrounds and experiences. In this day and age, possessing teamwork and leadership skills is a must-have in classrooms and beyond that in our jobs as future alumni of the University of Illinois. The LAS James Scholar community fosters these skills through collaboration with some of UIUC’s finest faculty. Students are able to work one-on-one with faculty and delve deeper into their studies by learning about the latest breakthroughs in their fields and contribute to it by conducting their own research. Students within the

Marc Sparks, serial entrepreneur, is proof that anyone with enough drive and motivation can succeed in the business world. With only a high school diploma, Sparks has founded dozens of companies; some were extremely lucrative, however, others flopped. Sparks outlines his entrepreneurial path in his book, They Can't Eat You, where he explains what went wrong and where he succeed, in hopes of helping others learn from his mistakes. The title refers making a mistake, which is not fatal, since individuals who are still alive can try again.

The development of students both inside and outside the classroom can best be nurtured through student affairs. As a student affairs practitioner, and former at risk student, I believe that a student’s engagement

It is with pleasure that I recommend my former professor, Dr. Nicholas Bourke, for Associate Professor of School of Education at Auburn University in Montgomery (AUM). I have had the privilege of taking graduate courses with Dr. Bourke. He is a true educator and role model, a treasure at AUM’s School of Education. The things I have learned in his classes as well as the professional development courses he has offered have been extremely valuable to me as an educator. He is passionate about his work and I am certain that his passion as well as his extensive knowledge will serve to motivate his future students, as he has motivated me.