Neoliberalism continues to exacerbate systemic racism and restricts efforts to address racial and social justice issues. Consequently, there has not only been an increase of public concern, but students are constantly driven to organize around their experiences. Asian American students are currently and have historically been one of these…

Despite increasing undergraduate enrollment, Asian Americans remain disproportionately underrepresented in leadership positions across professional fields. This highlights the importance for higher education institutions to critically examine their role in preparing students for both personal growth and navigating career pathways beyond the…

Asian Americans (AA) are one of the most rapidly growing populations in higher education, increasing by 36% since 2010. AA students are considered the model minority group who are generally academically successful. However, recent studies by Vang (2016) and Nguyen (2018) have disaggregated data and found while many Asian immigrants came to the…

This study used descriptive qualitative inquiry to examine the career aspirations and choices of a sample of third-generation Vietnamese American college students. Substantial evidence indicates parents have played a significant role in the career choices of Asian American youth. Examining family impacts on Asian Americans' career choices requires…

In this mixed-method study, participation in a peer mentoring program's impact on ethnic identity development is explored, with particular emphasis on Asian American mentors. There has been a lack of research on the effects on the mentors who participated in peer mentoring programs. This study intended to provide an understanding of how the…

This dissertation explores the invisibility of Pilipina American narratives in higher education by investigating colonialism and colonial mentality and how they may shape the experiences of Pilipina American undergraduate students in higher education. This study was framed by Pinayism (Tintiangco-Cubales, 2005; Tintiangco-Cubales & Sacramento,…

This study was used to explore the college experiences of students of color in an education program at a public university in the Northeast. More than ever, there is a need for teachers of color due to the continuous increase of students of color in the country. This study followed an exploratory qualitative case study research design. Data were…

As higher education diversifies, students from underrepresented backgrounds find themselves on campuses that are not prepared to support them or are steeped in European American cultural norms. These students experience "cultural mismatches" when their personal norms do not match those of their institutions, which can harm their social…

Scholarship suggests that science self-efficacy and science identity are associated with improved experiences and outcomes of postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students, especially those who are underrepresented within these fields. Yet, Southeast Asian students have largely been excluded from this scholarly…

An examination of past and current literature revealed explorations into the acculturative experiences, psychological distress, and attitudes toward seeking help of international students from mostly East Asia such as China, Japan, and South Korea. There is minimal research in this area on international students from Southeast Asian countries such…

This qualitative study delves into understanding how filial piety and bicultural identity factors contribute to why Southeast Asian American (SEAA) students transition in and out of a limited enrollment (or selective) major choice in Nursing. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that more than 80% of students at 4-year…

Research has shown that Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students face higher education challenges that go unnoticed due to the Model Minority Myth (Chang et al., 2007; Chang, 2011; Maramba, 2008a; Maramba, 2008b; Maramba & Palmer, 2014; Museus, 2009; Museus & Chang, 2009; Museus & Kiang, 2009; Museus & Maramba, 2011;…

Since Hmong Americans are considered "Asians," previous literature has often used them to dismantle the Model Minority Myth by focusing on their low educational attainment. This focus on Hmong American students' (lack of) educational attainment does not adequately illustrate their assets and agency in navigating higher education. My…

This study sought to address the dearth in literature on South Asian fraternities and sororities by exploring the ways in which Desi/South Asian students in Asian American Greek-letter organizations (AAGLOs) experience belonging at AANAPISIs. While Accapadi's (2005) seminal study found that Desi/South Asian fraternities and sororities create…

Over the last decade, secondary schools around the United States have rapidly adopted ethnic studies courses. For instance, California's governor mandated ethnic studies as a high school graduation requirement in 2021 (Magcalas, 2023). According to scholars, ethnic studies courses offer educational experiences that disrupt the erasure and…