@article{johnson_strayhorn_travers_2019, title={Examining the Academic Advising Experiences of Black Males at an Urban University: An Exploratory Case Study}, ISSN={["1552-8340"]}, DOI={10.1177/0042085919894048}, abstractNote={To ensure the effectiveness of academic advising efforts on campus and to increase Black male collegians’ use of such services, administrators must better understand how Black males experience academic advising in college. This exploratory qualitative case study aims to understand the academic advising experiences of Black males at a large urban, predominantly White institution. Participants in this study (a) experienced a number of process-related challenges, including difficulties with scheduling advising appointments and accessing their academic advisor; (b) stressed the role of race and culture in academic advising; and (c) highlighted positive outcomes of formal and informal advising. Implications for research, practice, and policy are discussed.}, journal={URBAN EDUCATION}, author={Johnson, Royel M. and Strayhorn, Terrell L. and Travers, Christopher S.}, year={2019}, month={Dec} }
 @article{travers_duran_craig_2018, title={A Quantitative Analysis on Mindset and Masculinities among Straight and Queer Black College Men}, volume={7}, ISSN={["2162-3252"]}, DOI={10.2979/spectrum.7.1.04}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT:Based on a larger research project, this paper highlights findings from an exploratory study investigating the effect of sexuality on mindset and masculinities among Black men in college. Drawing on data from a self-reported survey instrument completed by a sample of 145 Black men across 10 higher education institutions, a series of t-tests were conducted to explore differences between straight and queer Black men in mindset (growth and fixed) and conformity to masculine norms. Results suggested negative attitudes toward queerness are both significantly positively associated with traditional masculinities and fixed mindset among Black men. Results also indicated there are significant differences in mindset and masculinities between straight and queer Black men. Considerations for research and practice are discussed.}, number={1}, journal={SPECTRUM}, author={Travers, Christopher and Duran, Antonio and Craig, John}, year={2018}, pages={47–57} }