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ERIC Number: ED640522
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 101
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3808-4330-0
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From Marginalized to Recognized: The Impact of Academic Intervention on Post-Secondary Education Success among Latina Students
Erica L. Reyes
ProQuest LLC, D.Ed. Dissertation, University of St. Francis
Research shows that cultural, socioeconomic, and challenging college admission processes are three themes plaguing Latina students pursing higher education. Latinas are faced with familial obligations, strained income gaps, and limited resources supporting their college application process. The purpose of this study was to determine if enrollment process support and academic intervention strategies increase enrollment and retention of Latina students in higher education, to promote strategic enrollment process communication and support throughout the enrollment funnel, and to offer academic intervention such as tutoring to an experimental group of Latina students. This mixed methods, quantitative, quasi-experimental study took place at a two-year community college in the southwest suburbs of Chicago to compare results from an experimental group of Latina students who received intervention versus a control group from previous semesters where intervention did not occur. Qualitative data were also documented from survey open ended responses and to document other important factors such as financial and family support, personal attitude, drive, and grit towards college, and the impact of support programs on their educational journey. Although the study confirmed null hypotheses for all three research questions, the results showed a statistical significance between age and income of Latina students which highlights socioeconomic status as a barrier as well as statistical significance between familiarity with the college admissions process and likelihood of finishing college. This was further supported by the short answer survey questions where respondents found college success important to them. Through these questions, participants also identified how critical support from student services areas and programs was to their educational journey. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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