I need A two- to three-page statement of academic and professional goals.  That talking about being a first-generation African American male college student pursuing a career in higher and adult education so that I can have an impact on the students who attend the school systems from which I graduated. Giving hope to the community I grew up in hope, purpose, and value . With the University of Memphis being a high ranking university in its higher educational doctoral program, pursuing this degree at the University of Memphis would help me to have the right teaching I need to boost the program and success rate of the students attending my alma mater.