Author : William Sean McClinton
Release : 2016
Genre : Affirmative action programs
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis African American Males in Higher Education Administration by : William Sean McClinton
Download or read book African American Males in Higher Education Administration written by William Sean McClinton. This book was released on 2016. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall goal of this qualitative case study was to analyze the glass ceiling in higher education as it relates to African American males and administrative leadership roles. This study examined professional barriers that slow the progress of African American males obtaining leadership positions as administrators in higher education. This research provides an explanation of how African American male administrators can successfully navigate barriers. For this research project, the construct of glass ceiling for African American males obtaining leadership positions as administrators in higher education is reviewed through three theoretical frameworks, Critical Race Theory, theory of affirmative action and diversity, Mettler's theory of degrees of inequality, and Quezada and Louque theory of glass ceilings for African-Americans. In researching this topic through those theoretical frameworks, the literature was focused on several areas including affirmative action and diversity programs, networking and leadership training, and glass ceiling. This literature helped inform the qualitative research in which nine African American male administrators were asked about their perception of the "glass ceiling" and professional barriers for African American males in higher education. Qualitative research was selected for this study to gain understanding of the perceptions of African American male administrators on the glass ceiling in higher education and administrative leadership roles. Six participants have the perception of glass ceiling for African American male administrators in universities. Majority of participants of this study suggested that their leadership style decreased the barriers for their promotion and reduced appearance of the glass ceiling. Mentoring and networking are the major coping mechanisms that play a significant role in how African American male administrators can successfully navigate barriers. By identifying these factors, the researcher hopes to provide an explanation of how African American male administrators can successfully navigate barrier. The recommendation for future study is to investigate the recruitment, retention, and promotion of African American male administrators at institutions of higher education. The second study recommendation for future research is to determine whether barriers exist that prevent career advancement of African American female administrators and other minority groups at institutions of higher education. Such study can focus on their perceptions of glass ceiling and coping mechanism that aid in advancement to leadership positions in higher education administration.
