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Elliott, Jacquelyn D.; Parks, Rodney – College and University, 2018
Latinos are the largest growing population in America, and thus, have the potential to have the greatest impact on our nation's economy. However, Latinos also graduate college at a lower rate than their counterparts. This article focuses on the various cultural, social, and financial barriers Latino students face and provides recommendations for…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Educational Attainment, Academic Degrees, College Administration
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Gonzalez, Roger Geertz; Morrison, Jeaná – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2016
The recent literature on Latino persistence does not take into account these students' distinct cultural backgrounds. Most researchers of Latino persistence use the self-designation "Latino" as a proxy variable representing Latino culture. A Latino Critical Theory (LatCrit) lens is applied to the persistence literature to demonstrate the…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Academic Persistence, Cultural Background, Critical Theory