ERIC Number: EJ1005441
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1521-0251
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Latina/o Students' Needs
Mahaffy, Kimberly A.; Pantoja, Christina
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, v14 n3 p359-370 2012-2013
To better understand Latina/o students' needs in a predominantly White institution of higher education with low Latina/o retention rates, semistructured interviews were completed with 30 Latina/o students. The themes that emerged through qualitative analysis of the interviews were: linguistic and financial barriers; a need for unity; availability of resources; sources of support; and educating ourselves and others about Latinas/os. Recommendations for enhancing the Latina/o student experience include activities to engage Latinas/os in the university life, bilingual support, and extending the curriculum to address Latina/o issues. Other institutions of higher education would benefit from studying local Latina/o students' needs to gain more insight into retention and graduation issues from the perspective of the students. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Experience, Semi Structured Interviews, Hispanic American Students, Needs Assessment, Student Needs, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Barriers, Academic Support Services, Student Personnel Services, Student Attitudes, Social Support Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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