College Success and Student Retention

Despite 15 years of diversity programs and initiatives, many of our discussions about race remain mired in confusion. Even a casual observer can't help but notice how structural racism is ignored, how multiculturalism is confused with equality, and how many campuses remain hamstrung in their efforts to become more inclusive and welcoming of everyone. Ironically, in responding to surveys, many students claim they already know all they need to know about diversity and they shy away from opportunities to engage in interracial dialogue and understanding. What's Race Got To Do With It? is a new documentary film that goes beyond identity politics, celebratory history and interpersonal relations to consider social disparities and their impact on student success in today's post-Civil Rights world.

What does it mean to be young, black, male and dare to step out of invisibility?
Finding the Gold Within follows six Black men from Akron, Ohio, through their first years of college. Despite their high levels of confidence and critical thinking, the stark reality of being away from their families and communities brings a series of crises. A sister dies in a car accident; a home gets broken into, a brush with the law, racial jokes and provocations never seem to end.
Each young man is tested. Can he keep his eyes on the prize? Each of them is determined to disprove society's stereotypes and low expectations. Many will have to overcome the fate of their missing fathers, some that of their scheming uncles or drug-dealing cousins.

Getting a college education is extremely important. Today, many teens are even dropping out of high school. This program is designed to help teens get more involved in their own college preparation and discuss the issues around it. The program looks at the problems faced by teenagers dealing with college preparation and shows the importance of preparing for college. Subjects covered include: Ways to prepare for college. The importance of graduating from High School. SATs and their importance. The importance of choosing the right college. Developing good study habits. Where to ask for help with college preparation. Future Careers.

How you talk about and expose your student to college makes a huge difference in how he or she approaches this subject. Which post-high-school option is best for your child? What are colleges looking for in applicants? Find the answers to these questions and more.

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