Download or read book A Qualitative Analysis of the Challenges Undocumented Non Latino a Students Face in Their Pursuit of Higher Education written by Olusola Olajumoke Togun-Butler and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Undocumented students face challenges when they make the decision to pursue higher education because their immigration status disqualifies them from receiving certain types of financial aid. As a result, undocumented students often struggle with the cost of higher education tuition. Most of research on the experiences of undocumented students tends to focus on Latino/a students with very limited research on undocumented non-Latino/a students. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the challenges that undocumented non-Latino/a students face in their pursuit of higher education. The participants consisted of four undocumented non-Latino/a students who were currently attending or who had attended higher education institutions within the United States. Each participant was interviewed individually over the phone utilizing an in depth semi-structured interview. The results of research study indicated that undocumented non-Latino/a students faced unique challenges when they made the decision to pursue higher education. Undocumented non-Latino/a students do not fit the stereotype of what an undocumented immigrant looks like, so they can navigate through society without being identified as being in the country illegally. Two of the participants expressed that they were able to go under the radar, undetected because they were non-Latina. The other participants were able to blend in with their peers and not call attention to the fact that they were undocumented. The ability to be invisible because a double-edged sword as they were less likely to disclose their status and be connected to resources needed to pursue higher education. All participants identified how their immigration status prevented them from taking advantage of employment, scholarship and internship opportunities. The inability to take advantage of resources, and constant fear of deportation within their environment, made it difficult for the participants to meet lower level needs on Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, on the path to self-actualization. Three of the four participants did disclose their status to school officials that they trusted and who could connect them to concrete resources to pursue higher education. More research is needed to further identify challenges unique to undocumented non-Latino/a students as these population of students tend to be left out of research on the undocumented experience. The undocumented population is becoming diverse, therefore more research studies are needed to explore their experiences and develop the appropriate outreach.
Download or read book The Challenges Faced by Latino Undocumented Scholars in Their Pursuit of Higher Education written by Elden O. Hernandez Hernandez and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges facing undocumented Latino scholars, as well as the challenges faced by scholars with mixed-status parents. The researcher will specifically be looking into institutional and systemic challenges faced by undocumented Latino students and the children of undocumented parents. The researcher will identify and survey undocumented college students and students whose parents are undocumented to assess their perspectives on the challenges they face and how they have dealt with those challenges. Research on the topic of the challenges face by the undocumented population in their pursuit of higher education is mounting including Baum and Flores' (2011). In their research, they reported that there are several institutional and systemic factors that impact the educational attainment of undocumented Latino students. Some of these factors are "inadequate information about college opportunities and how to access them, cultural differences, citizenship issues, language barriers, and, too frequently, discrimination" (p. 172).
Download or read book Americans by Heart written by William Perez and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans by Heart examines the plight of undocumented Latino students as they navigate the educational and legal tightrope presented by their immigration status. Many of these students are accepted to attend some of our best colleges and universities but cannot afford the tuition to do so because they are not eligible for financial aid or employment. For the few that defy the odds and manage to graduate, their status continues to present insurmountable barriers to employment. This timely and compelling account brings to light the hard work and perseverance of these students and their families; their commitment to education and civic participation; and their deep sense of uncertainty and marginality. Offering a rich in-depth analysis, the author presents a new framework for educational policies that recognizes the merit and potential of undocumented Latino students and links their situation to larger social and policy issues of immigration reform and higher education access.
Download or read book Latino Youth who are Undocumented and Their Pursuit of Higher Education written by Socorro Salinas and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to explore what has helped Latino youth who are undocumented in their pursuit and completion of higher education, i.e., a bachelor's degree. This qualitative study included two sample groups, one Latino youth who were admitted and were attending college and two, being the Latino youth who have completed their bachelor's degree. A total of ten participants participated in this study. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews which included open ended questions. The findings of this study revealed that participants were motivated to pursue higher education in order to improve their lifestyle, despite the barriers experienced such as being a first generation student and not having enough knowledge about college or how to apply. Findings also revealed a lack of support from high school and college staff especially in regards to college information. Participants identified families as an important support system that provided emotional, economic, and informational support. Participants recommended true need for additional resources in order to provide support and decrease the inequality gap. Social workers can advocate for policies for more protection for undocumented students.
Download or read book Higher Education Access and Choice for Latino Students written by Patricia Perez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now the largest and fastest-growing ethnic population in the U.S., Latino students face many challenges and complexities when it comes to college choice and access. This edited volume provides much needed theoretical and empirical data on how the schooling experiences of Latino students shape their educational aspirations and access to higher education. It explores how the individual and collective influence of the home, school and policy shape the college decision-making process. This unique collection of original scholarly articles offers critical insight on educational pathways that will help families, educators and policy makers intervene in ways that foster and sustain college access and participation for Latino students. It considers destination preferences and enrollment selections, elementary and secondary school experiences, and intervention programs that shed light on how practitioners can promote participation and retention. This multi-conceptual, multi-methodological volume offers directions for future research, programming and policy in Latino education.
Download or read book Latinos in Higher Education Creating Conditions for Student Success written by Anne-Marie Nuñez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinos’ postsecondary educational attainment has not kept pace with their growing representation in the U.S. population. How can Latino educational attainment be advanced? This monograph presents relevant contemporary research, focusing on the role of institutional contexts. Drawing particularly on research grounded in Latino students’ perspectives, it identifies key challenges Latino students face and discuss various approaches to address these challenges. Because so many Latino students are enrolled in federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), it also specifically explores HSIs’ role in promoting Latinos’ higher education access and equity. As a conclusion, it offers recommendations for institutional, state, and federal policies that can foster supportive contexts. This is Volume 39 Issue 1 of the Jossey-Bass publication ASHE Higher Education Report. Each monograph in the series is the definitive analysis of a tough higher education problem, based on thorough research of pertinent literature and institutional experiences. Topics are identified by a national survey. Noted practitioners and scholars are then commissioned to write the reports, with experts providing critical reviews of each manuscript before publication.
Download or read book Persistent Inequality written by Maria Pabon Lopez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-12-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers questions about how educational policy has to rise to meet the challenges of undocumented students' lives as well as those which face nearly all Latinos in the US educational system.
Download or read book Latino Access to Higher Education written by Martin Guevara Urbina and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the black and white racial experience has been delineated over the years, the ethnic realities of Latinos have received minimal attention. Therefore, with Latinos projected as the upcoming U.S. population majority, the central goal of this book is to document the Latino experience in the world of academia, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on first-generation Latino students in higher education, delineating the dynamics of the educational journey, while situating their experiences within the ethnic community, the overall American society, and the international community. The text focuses on (1) ethnic realities including Latino student access to higher education, retention, graduation rates, and career success; (2) analysis of historic trends; (3) extensive review of prior empirical studies; (4) a holistic portrayal of education in the U.S.; (5) a qualitative study conducted in an institution of higher education in Texas, placing the stories of participating Latino students in theoretical context; (6) vivid documentation of historically entrenched racial ideologies in American education; (7) exploration of potential solutions to historical and contemporary barriers confronting Latino students; (8) development of a model of empowerment for Latino students; (9) information for the establishment of a balanced educational system; (10) accountability of higher education institutions; (11) review of revolutionizing education in the midst of current globalization; and (12) venturing into the future of Latino education in the overall American experience. Finally, the book seeks to examine not only America’s racism that is evident, but also the structural, cultural, and ideological forces that have influenced and continue to perpetuate the current educational situation for Latinos.
Download or read book The Experiences and Challenges of Undocumented Students in Higher Education written by Stephanie Renee Brown and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study explored the experiences and challenges of six undocumented students in higher education. Through in-depth interviews, the study sought to assist teachers, college counselors, faculty and academic support staff in understanding the unique needs of undocumented students in their pursuit toward higher and to pinpoint particular academic support services needed to help them persist until graduation. A portraiture design was utilized to capture each student's experiences and challenges. This approach allowed the researcher to enter into each student's life and experience their hopes and dreams of being a college graduate and discover how they face each barrier of being undocumented. The findings revealed each student's emotional effects of being undocumented and the emotionally supportive efforts of instructors, college counselors and administrators that empowered them graduate high school and peruse higher education.
Download or read book The Struggles of Identity Education and Agency in the Lives of Undocumented Students written by Aurora Chang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book weaves together two distinct and powerfully related sources of knowledge: the author’s journey and transition from a once undocumented immigrant from Guatemala to a hyperdocumented academic, and five years of on-going national research on the identity, education, and agency of undocumented college students. In interlacing both personal experiences with findings from her empirical qualitative research, Chang explores practical and theoretical pedagogical, curricular, and policy-related discussions around issues that impact undocumented immigrants while provide compelling rich narrative vignettes. Collectively, these findings support the argument that undocumented students can cultivate an empowering self-identity by performing the role of infallible cultural citizen.
Download or read book Voices to be Heard written by Brenda Ivelisse and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges have become a practical educational option for undocumented students seeking an associate degree; thus reflecting the community college's very mission and purpose by providing access and affordability for these students. Specifically, undocumented Latino students are known to select community colleges due to their low tuition cost, proximity to their home, ease of access, etc. (Hernandez et al., 2010). This research study focused on undocumented Latino students for, as a leading scholar notes, "undocumented Latino students in higher education represent a resilient, determined, and inspirational group of high achievers who persevere and serve as a model for success" (Contreras, 2009, p. 610). The purpose of this study was to explore, through their own voices, the community college experiences of undocumented Latino students in Oregon. The Pew Hispanic Center found approximately 22% of the estimated 150,000 undocumented residents of Oregon stand to benefit from the DREAM Act (Passel & Cohn, 2011). A qualitative methodology was used in this study that provided a philosophical approach that allowed for meaning to emerge from the data. A Latino Critical Theory (LatCrit) perspective was used to frame this study. By approaching this research through the lens of LatCrit theory, the factors affecting marginalized undocumented students were highlighted. Working from a social justice perspective, the researcher's goal was to provide information that may be useful to individual study participants, other undocumented students, and to the institutions that enroll these students. This study aimed to provide a means for addressing a social justice matter, the education of undocumented community college Latinos. It emphasizes the complex experiences and identities of Latinos, including language rights, immigration, citizenship, ethnicity, and gender (González & Portillos, 2007; Hernandez-Truyol, 1997; Montoya, 1994; Martinez, 1994). The intent of this study was not make far-reaching generalizations applicable to all community college undocumented Latino students, but to find themes that could support some of their experiences better that ultimately could lead to completion of an associate's degree. The study found that eight themes emerged as a result of the data analysis: 1. Support from Family and Community 2. Overcoming Obstacles 3. Cultural Informant 4. Finding Place: Formal and Informal Networks 5. Involvement 6. Barriers that Intersect 7. Identity as Undocumented 8. Resiliency This study attempted to define academic success of the eight participants by identifying the practices and support systems community colleges are using to help undocumented Latino students navigate their systems. Because of the focus on the lived experiences of undocumented Latino students, a qualitative approach referred to as testimonios was utilized for addressing the research questions, thus a platform for the voices of this marginalized population to expand the understanding of those who would hear them was created. This study revealed the conclusions that emerged from the testimonios as well as give recommendations for practice and further research. The study found that family support, creating community, understanding practitioners' roles, and having hope and resiliency aided in the persistence and retention of the participants. Freire (1970) stated in order to liberate and change the conditions in which individuals live, they must be empowered to do so. These eight participants narratives are a testament to what occurs to individuals if given the space to be empowered and change their conditions. The testimonios revealed their lived experiences as they completed an associate's degree. Their testimonios challenged the narrative that undocumented people are a burden to society. Their voices challenge the dominant narrative that undocumented people do not have a voice.
Download or read book Identity Social Activism and the Pursuit of Higher Education written by Susana M. Muñoz and published by Critical Studies of Latinxs in the Americas. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topic of immigration has become increasingly volatile in U.S. society, and undocumented college students play a central role in mobilizing and politicizing a critical mass of activists to push forth a pro-immigration agenda, in particular the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. The DREAM Act is the only federal legislation that would grant conditional citizenship and some financial aid assistance to undocumented students who have completed two years of college or enlist in military service. Since the DREAM Act failed to pass, undocumented students have moved from peaceful marches to acts of civil disobedience, seeking to disrupt the public discourse that positions undocumented students as living in the shadows of our system. Undocumented college students have created public forums in which they «come out» from these invisible images and pronounce themselves as «undocumented and unafraid».
Download or read book Ensuring the Success of Latino Males in Higher Education written by Victor B. Sáenz and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latino males are effectively vanishing from the American higher education pipeline. Even as the number of Latinas/os attending college has actually increased steadily over the last few decades, the proportional representation of Latino males continues to slide relative to their Latina female counterparts. The question of why Latino males are losing ground in accessing higher education—relative to their peers—is an important and complex one, and it lies at the heart of this book. There are several broad themes highlighted, catalogued along with the four dimensions of policy, theory, research, and practice. The contributors to this book present new research on factors that inhibit or promote Latino success in both four-year institutions and community colleges in order to inform both policy and practice. They explore the social-cultural factors, peer dynamics, and labor force demands that may be perpetuating the growing gender gap, and consider what lessons can be learned from research on the success of Latinas. This book also closely examines key practices that enable first generation Latino male undergraduates to succeed which may seem counterintuitive to institutional expectations and preconceived notions of student behavior. Using narrative data, the book also explores the role of family in persistence; outlines how Latino men conceptualize fulfilling expectations, negotiate the emasculization of the educational process, and how they confront racialization in the pursuit of a higher education; uncovers attitudes to help-seeking that are detrimental to their success: and analyzes how those who succeed and progress in college apply their social capital – whether aspirational, navigational, social, linguistic, familial, or resistant.While uncovering the lack of awareness at all levels of our colleges and universities about the depth and severity of the challenges facing Latino males, this book provides the foundation for rethinking policy; challenges leaders to institutionalize male-focused programs and services; and presents data to inform needed changes in practice for outreach and retention.
Download or read book Experiences of Latino Undocumented Students Gaining Access to Higher Education written by Marielle Mayorga and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Recent legislation in California appears to provide additional supports to undocumented students in the education system. However, these laws do not protect undocumented students beyond secondary schools. As a result, Latino undocumented students in the United States face numerous barriers when attempting to access higher education, including financial, social, and emotional issues (Muñoz & Maldonado, 2012). This study focused on a small group of Latino undocumented students in California who successfully gained access to higher education. A series of interviews revealed their experiences in the educational system and the barriers and supports on their road to higher education. Findings demonstrated that undocumented students who successfully accessed higher education had to deal with numerous issues including financial, socio-emotional, familial, and structural barriers. In spite of these difficulties, the participants demonstrated remarkable resiliency in life and worked hard to be successful in order to make their own and their families live better"--Abstract, p. 1.
Download or read book Challenges and Service Needs of Undocumented Mexican Undergraduate Students written by Teri J. Albrecht and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Undocumented students as an identified student population at United States institutions of higher education tend to be a "hidden" group of students. Since 2001, when individual states began passing measures to provide undocumented students with in-state tuition benefits, the undocumented college student population across the United States has sharply increased. Because little empirical research has been conducted on this student population, the needs of undocumented students in higher education are not well known. This qualitative study identified the challenges faced by undocumented Mexican undergraduate students and their need for services after matriculation to a selective four-year institution of higher education. The study also explored the perceptions held by university administrators and the extent to which they understood the challenges and service needs of the undocumented student population. Based on the interview data collected from both undocumented students and university administrators, identified challenges of undocumented college students included: (a) struggling to succeed, (b) feeling the pressure of being a role model, (c) coping with frustration and uncertainty, (d) managing life as a "hidden" member of society, (e) missing out on opportunities, (f) perceptions of self as compared to other students, and (g) complications faced in utilizing campus services. Additionally, three service needs were identified, the need for: (a) accessible information, (b) designated personnel, and (c) legal services. The findings also revealed that university administrators, for the most part, knew very little about the undocumented student population on their campus. The examination of all the data led to a set of recommendations that identified ways in which higher education institutions could better serve this group of students. This study is one of the few studies in existence that has examined the experiences of undocumented students in higher education. Furthermore, no studies have been conducted on the perceptions that university administrators have about the challenges and service needs of the undocumented college students. Thus, this study expands the knowledge about what is known about undocumented students' experiences on a college campus and the extent to which university administrators understand the population.
Download or read book Coming Out of the Shadows written by Morgan Ponder and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Undocumented Latinx students are currently one of the most disenfranchised racial/ethnic groups in the United States. As demography reaches critical mass levels in many states, visibility has triggered new economic and policy imperatives. The Latinx populations in many states have created a sense of urgency regarding socioeconomic concerns. This cultural shift is re-framing the debate on access to higher education, in-state tuition benefits and labor market prospects. These issues have reached a cultural tipping point, demonstrating that innovative research is needed to address the growing complexity undocumented Latino students face in the K-20 higher education pipeline. The theoretical framework of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) was examined through previous scholarship in a variety of disciplines and applied to qualitative and quantitative studies of undocumented students. This research examines the potential implications researching undocumented students through the lens of AI can have for social justice, leadership and cultivating a growth-mind set. The concept of generative capacity is explored as an impetus for greater social transformation. Policy considerations are discussed in relation to the unique challenges these students face. This review asserts further research is integral in addressing institutional barriers undocumented Latino students encounter navigating through complex educational, political and economic systems. A semi-structured qualitative interview protocol was implemented with 15 undocumented Latinx students utilizing the 4-D model of Appreciative Inquiry. Students selected transferred from a California Community College to a California 4-year public research institution. Findings indicated the experiences these students encounter during the transfer process, who supported them, and how institutional, community and family support was integral in successfully navigating this specific pipeline in the K-20 higher education system. Implications and future recommendations will also be presented in relation to undocumented student agency.
Download or read book Undocumented Hispanic Students in Higher Education written by Marvin Rondón and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study is to describe the experiences of undocumented Hispanic students paying out-of-state tuition while enrolled at selected community colleges in Eastern North Carolina. This study is guided by Arnett’s emerging adulthood theory, a stage of life linking adolescence and young adulthood marked by self-identity issues, exploration, planning for the future, instability, crisis, commitment, family expectations, new relationships, and new roles. The central research question focuses on the educational experiences of undocumented Hispanic students paying out-of-state tuition enrolled in rural North Carolina community colleges with restrictive in-state tuition laws. A purposeful sample of 12 undocumented Hispanic students enrolled in curriculum courses at community colleges in Eastern North Carolina was obtained. The data collection methods included semi-structured face-to-face interviews, focus groups, and document review about their experiences during their educational years, motivations and attitudes, challenges, cultural and family values, and the importance of a college degree in their future plans. Qualitative data analysis procedures included the determination of recurring themes, reading, memoing, and thematic coding. Undocumented Hispanic students experienced multiple situations that increased their frustration during school years including inability to communicate, losing years of school, learning the school culture, and dealing unsupportive educational staff, faculty, and students. Undocumented Hispanic students consider that the value of a college degree is very important and may yet be uncertain. Undocumented Hispanic students expect to continue their college beyond associate degree and become successful professionals in their communities.
