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100 1 a| Moore, Joseph Taylor,e| author.;

245 10 a| Increasing opportunity and access to higher education for rural black males :b| understanding barriers and perceptions of early college high school enrollment /c| by Joseph Taylor Moore.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2025.;

300 a| 1 online resource (233 pages) :b| illustrations (chiefly color);

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538 a| Mode of access: World Wide Web.;

502 b| Ed.D.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2025.;

500 a| Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Educational Leadership.;

500 a| Advisor: Lawrence Hodgkins;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed May 14, 2026).;

520 3 a| This inquiry explores the systemic challenges and perceptions influencing the low enrollment of Black male students in an early college high school in rural North Carolina. Using the Scholar Identity Model and improvement science methodology, this mixed-methods study seeks to identify barriers to enrollment, including cultural, social, and institutional factors, and to propose strategies for enhancing recruitment and support efforts. The research highlights disparities in enrollment trends, focusing on Black males' underrepresentation compared to their White and Hispanic peers, despite the demonstrated benefits of early college high school programs. Data from surveys and focus groups inform the study's findings. Barriers identified include lack of awareness, cultural misconceptions, and systemic inequities within application processes. The absence of specific extracurricular opportunities, such as affiliated sports and formal music programs, further deters enrollment, as do social pressures. The inquiry emphasizes culturally responsive approaches, advocating for recruitment materials and events that resonate with Black students and their families. By addressing these barriers, the dissertation aims to foster equity, improve college readiness, and expand access to higher education. The findings also contribute to the broader discourse on minority representation in postsecondary pathways, offering actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and community leaders.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

650 0 a| African American high school boysz| North Carolina.;

650 0 a| African American studentsx| Education (Higher)z| North Carolina.;

650 0 a| College preparation programsz| North Carolina.;

650 0 a| Rural schoolsz| North Carolina.;

650 0 a| Educational equalizationz| North Carolina.;

650 0 a| Academic achievement.;

653 a| Early College High School;

700 1 a| Hodgkins, Lawrence,e| degree supervisor.;

710 2 a| East Carolina University.b| Department of Educational Leadership.;

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Increasing opportunity and access to higher education for rural black males : understanding barriers and perceptions of early college high school enrollment / by Joseph Taylor Moore.

Author/creator	Moore, Joseph Taylor author.
Other author	Hodgkins, Lawrence, degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Educational Leadership.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2025.
Description	1 online resource (233 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	African American high school boys--North Carolina. African American students--Education (Higher). --North Carolina. College preparation programs--North Carolina. Rural schools--North Carolina. Educational equalization--North Carolina. Academic achievement.

Summary	This inquiry explores the systemic challenges and perceptions influencing the low enrollment of Black male students in an early college high school in rural North Carolina. Using the Scholar Identity Model and improvement science methodology, this mixed-methods study seeks to identify barriers to enrollment, including cultural, social, and institutional factors, and to propose strategies for enhancing recruitment and support efforts. The research highlights disparities in enrollment trends, focusing on Black males' underrepresentation compared to their White and Hispanic peers, despite the demonstrated benefits of early college high school programs. Data from surveys and focus groups inform the study's findings. Barriers identified include lack of awareness, cultural misconceptions, and systemic inequities within application processes. The absence of specific extracurricular opportunities, such as affiliated sports and formal music programs, further deters enrollment, as do social pressures. The inquiry emphasizes culturally responsive approaches, advocating for recruitment materials and events that resonate with Black students and their families. By addressing these barriers, the dissertation aims to foster equity, improve college readiness, and expand access to higher education. The findings also contribute to the broader discourse on minority representation in postsecondary pathways, offering actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and community leaders.
General note	Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Educational Leadership.
General note	Advisor: Lawrence Hodgkins
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed May 14, 2026).
Dissertation note	Ed.D. East Carolina University 2025.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Increasing opportunity and access to higher education for rural black males : understanding barriers and perceptions of early college high school enrollment / by Joseph Taylor Moore.

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