ERIC Number: ED640719
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 144
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ISBN: 979-8-3810-9738-2
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The Legacy of Latina Community College Presidents: Paving the Path Forward
Etelvina De La Torre
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, California State University, Los Angeles
The lack of representation of Latina community college presidents in California is an equity and social justice issue because the majority of students enrolled in community colleges are female and Latina but White men continue to dominate the office of the president. This issue is timely given the number of baby boomers who will be retiring in the next five years. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to document the voices of Latina community college presidents by identifying barriers, areas of support, and their successful navigation of higher education. Using Critical Race Theory and Community Cultural Wealth, this study addressed barriers and biases Latina community college presidents face and how they use their cultural wealth to navigate higher education. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and a demographic survey. Themes that emerged from the data are Latinas leading authentically, persistent struggles, and familia y cultura [family and culture]. This study contributes to the dearth of knowledge on Latina community college presidents. The findings indicate Latinas continue to face barriers that inhibit their leadership. It also provides insight into how they support other women to advance professionally. The study serves as a guidepost for aspiring Latina community college presidents. Moreover, it underscores the importance of representation and why hiring more Latinas and WOC as college presidents is important to meet the unique needs of students of color many of whom are first-generation and low-income. [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.]
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, College Presidents, Community Colleges, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Gender Bias, Barriers, Women Administrators, Racism, Ethnicity
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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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Identifiers - Location: California
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