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Olive Green Simple Research Proposal Presentation

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We’re using a quantitative design with purposive and cluster sampling across five community colleges. We'll analyze matriculation rates before and after MOC program implementation and survey MOC students to identify the resources that supported their success.

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As seen with the studies we referenced in our proposal, there is a plethora of research regarding the experiences of Men of Color in higher education. Based on this literature, it is our belief that more research must be done to identify what factors have the greatest impact on student success for male students of color and to quantify their impact.

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Ethically, we’ll ensure informed consent, protect participants' confidentiality, and focus solely on relevant data for our Men of Color programs research.

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Past research highlights three key factors in supporting Men of Color in higher education. First, representation matters. Second, mentorship by professionals of color enhances belonging and boosts matriculation. Third, when culturally responsive support is integrated into institutional practices, student persistence and completion rates significantly improve.

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Men of color programs and initiatives have been implemented in community colleges to increase their academic success, sense of belonging, and overall engagement in higher education. Studies show that African-American and Latinx males graduate at lower rates than their white counterparts and have retention, persistence, and community college vertical transfer rates lower than those of their female peers. While these institutional efforts appear to offer positive social and emotional benefits, there is a significant gap in the systemic evaluation of their effectiveness in achieving concrete educational outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of men of color programs implemented in higher education by examining their impact on key student success outcomes, including retention, graduation, and transfer rates.

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Our research question for our proposal is: What factors influence the success of Men of Color programs in community colleges, with student success defined by matriculation rates, specifically transfer and graduation outcomes? A quantitative design will be used to analyze measurable outcomes through surveys and institutional data.

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Different program formats limit comparability. Self-reported data may be biased, and cross-sectional studies prevent tracking long-term outcomes. Additionally, limited access to institutional data like graduation rates hampers broader applicability and external validity.