Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1353467
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1949-6591
EISSN: EISSN-1949-6605
The Role of Institutional Agents in Supporting Undocumented Latinx College Students
Shelton, Leslie Jo
Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, v59 n3 p295-308 2022
Data from a qualitative study of 16 undocumented Latinx college students across the U.S. indicated that student affairs educators can support undocumented Latinx students by serving as institutional agents. The main findings from this study indicated there are two main ways institutional agents supported undocumented Latinx college students: (a) provided emotional support, and (b) assisted with navigating campus.
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Undocumented Immigrants, College Students, Student Personnel Workers, Social Support Groups, Student Adjustment, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, College Faculty, Advocacy, Social Capital, Administrator Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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