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ERIC Number: EJ956995
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 18
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0888-210X
The Afro-American Gospel Choir: Achieving a Positive Campus Climate for African American Students
Pope, Myron L.; Moore, Cynthia
College Student Affairs Journal, v24 n1 p84-90 Fall 2004
For African American students, matriculation at a predominantly White institution of higher education can be quite intimidating. Religion is important in providing comfort and encouragement for many of these students. This article describes the Afro-American gospel choir at the University of Alabama and its role in providing a more positive campus climate for African American students.
Descriptors: African American Students, Singing, Music Activities, Religious Cultural Groups, Religion, Beliefs, Spiritual Development, Organizational Climate, Educational Environment, Role of Education, Graduate Surveys, Student Experience, Social History, Student Participation, Interviews, Collegiality
Southern Association for College Student Affairs. e-mail: admin@sacsa.org; Web site: http://www.sacsa.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Alabama