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Creator:: Jaime-Diaz, Jesus
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to determine factors that encourage second generation Latina/os to obtain a community college education. A critical qualitative ethnography focused on "Testimonio" was used in conducting this study. The key findings were formulated around three critical research questions. In relation to each research question, three...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , (i) personal experiences and major influences to attend community college. The student participants

Creator:: Zaragoza, Mariana C.
Abstract:: There is an ever growing number of Latinas/os who reside and have settled permanently in rural America. Unbeknownst to most, rural Latinas/os face adversities unfamiliar to those living outside of this scope. As it stands, the barriers urban Latinas/os students face when transitioning to college has been well documented. However,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: development? As the Latina/o college student population increases, it is vital to examine their transition

Creator:: Daniels, Rachelle E.
Abstract:: A historical overview of Latino enrollment in the community college is resented. Thirty Latino occupational, transfer, and non-credit students attending an Oregon college were interviewed, examining educational and familial background, and college services as indicators of their decision to pursue postsecondary studies at the two-year institution. Results are analyzed, supplemented...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Student Interview Summary 148 8. Community College OCCUPATIONAL Credit Latino Student Interviews 151 9

Creator:: Smith, Dorian
Abstract:: African American male students are a small portion of the student body at NCAA Division 1-A schools, but they make up a large portion of population of college football players. African American male college students are also one of the most at-risk student populations on campus in regards to retention....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . African American male college students are also one of the most at-risk student populations on campus in

Creator:: Ludvik, Tracey L.
Abstract:: This study helps to answer the broader question of why Latino students across the U.S. persistently drop out of school at the highest rates compared to students of other racial groups by focusing on the institutional workings of the various levels of the Oregon school system. Latino students have the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: state education funds per student in Mexican-American populated schools than in schools in Euro

Creator:: Hendrick, Lisa
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to examine significant and persistent problems within the Salem-Keizer School District, particularly when comparing Douglas McKay High School to West Salem High School. Douglas McKay High School is one of the physically smallest schools in the district, with over 2000 students and has the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: highest percentage of Latino students with 65 percent Hispanic and 19% white (Salem-Keizer School

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