ERIC Number: ED655614
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 147
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ISBN: 979-8-5699-8832-7
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Experiences of Conditionally-Admitted Latinx Students Transitioning to a 4-Year University
Tonya M. Colunga
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Sam Houston State University
This hermeneutic phenomenological study explored the complex experiences of conditionally-admitted Latinx students during their first semester of enrollment at a public, 4-year university. Previous research on the topic has been built on foundational models of student transition and persistence, but existing theories that shape retention initiatives may not hold true for the diverse cultural backgrounds of Latinx students. Latinx critical race theory (LatCrit) was utilized as a framework to guide the research design and interpretation of findings. Data was collected from individual interviews with participants. The interviews were transcribed and themes were developed through a cycling methodology of immersion, understanding, and abstraction. Themes developed from this analytic process were used to write rich descriptions of the college transition experiences of conditionally-admitted Latinx students during their first few weeks of enrollment. The narratives of participants revealed both common themes and unique experiences that reflect the diverse backgrounds of Latinx students. [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: Latin Americans, College Students, Public Colleges, Universities, Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Admission Criteria, Educational Mobility, Educational Opportunities
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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