Differences in Graduation and Persistence Rates over Time for African-American Students at Texas 4-Year Universities

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  • Author(s): Sherman, Jerrell; Slate, John R.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Athens Journal of Education. Nov 2020 7(4):353-364.
  • Publication Date:
    2020
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Athens Institute for Education & Research. 8 Valaoritou Street, Kolonaki, Athens 10671, Greece. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.athensjournals.gr/aje
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      12
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Graduation Rate; Academic Persistence; African American Students; Public Colleges; College Students; Disproportionate Representation; Minority Group Students; Time Perspective; Racial Differences
    • Subject Terms:
      Texas
    • ISSN:
      2407-9898
    • Abstract:
      In this study, the graduation and persistence rates of African-American students at Texas 4-year universities were examined for the 2003-2004 academic year, the 2009-2010 academic year, and the 2014-2015 academic year. Of specific interest was whether the graduation and persistence rates for African-American students changed over an 11-year time period in Texas, from 2003-2004 to 2014-2015. Inferential statistical analyses did not reveal the presence of any statistically significant differences in the 1-year graduation and persistence rates of African-American students over the 11-year time period that were investigated. The 1-year graduation and persistence rates were stable, ranging only from 53% to 56%, over this 11-year time period. Suggestions for policy and for practice, as well as recommendations for future research, were mentioned.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2020
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1263704