How African American Men Will Improve Community Colleges Stephanie Hawley, Ph.D. Associate Vice President, College Access Programs Austin Community College Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Conference San Antonio, Texas March 28, 2014

OVERVIEW Introductions Review Objectives Video Small Group Activity/ Large Group Discussion Conclusion

INTRODUCTIONS 1. Name 2. Organization/Institution/Role 3. Interest in Systemic Change to Improve Outcomes 4. Expectations for this Session

OBJECTIVES Compare and contrast deficit and asset- based approaches Identify the characteristics and traits of supportive higher education systems Analyze students’ experiences Evaluate policies and practices that support African American men

THE LEGACY

A WORD ABOUT SYSTEMS… Systems are perfectly designed to get the results they get. How are our community college systems designed? Who designed them? Who sustains them?

COMMUNITY COLLEGES HIT THE RESET BUTTON Student outcomes data indicate there are systems problems. Which students are being poorly served by the current system?

A WORD ABOUT DEFICIT THINKING Finds all fault in the student Focuses on weaknesses and perceived weaknesses Often reflects stereotypes and low expectations Anecdotal Creates short-term underfunded programs or “interventions” Rarely observes and analyzes the “whole” system

MOVING BEYOND DEFICIT THINKING Aspirations of Achievement: Men of Color and Community Colleges Video Black Male Student Success

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUPPORTIVE SYSTEMS

POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF SUCCESSFUL SYSTEMS

REDESIGNED SYSTEMS “Fix” the Student Programs and Interventions Events & Activities Remediation Classes Skill Drills Evaluate and Improve the System Mandatory Academic Support Relationship-building Cohorts and Pathways Active, Integrated and Contextualized Learning

CONTINUING THE LEGACY Asset-based Approaches Community and Cohorts Self-Efficacy Continuous Quality Improvement in Systems Accountability Servant Leadership/Giving Back

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