Membership in one of the most and only comprehensive initiatives for African American and Latino males with member chapters in high schools, 2 year and 4 year college and universities around the country.
Professional and Student Development
SAAB offers a wide range of educational opportunities for students and advisors:
- National Conference for training and networking amongst students and professionals
- Five (5) Regional Conferences for training and networking amongst students and professionals
- New Executive Officers Institute
- Advisor’s Institute, developed for new and seasoned SAAB advisors
- Membership and Profile Accounts for each chapter
- Access to and participation in Board of Directors meetings held at regional and national conferences
- Structured opportunities for students to be actively involved in shaping their own education and future
|
|
 |
Factors found to benefit African American Men in College
- A positive academic climate benefits African American college men
- A positive social environment benefits African American college men
- Mentoring experiences positively impact African American college men
- Positive outcomes associated with leadership roles benefit African American college men
- Positive exercise of spirituality and religious activity impacts on educational outcomes and self-concept of African American college men
- Faculty/staff mentors make a difference
- AA males want support/connections with other AA males
- AA males want to be leaders although they may not indicate it
- Mentoring does work
|
|
