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College Latino Students: Cultural Integration, Retention, And Successful Completion, Robert Hernandez
College Latino Students: Cultural Integration, Retention, And Successful Completion, Robert Hernandez
Staff Publications & Research
The purpose of this study was to examine and gain a deeper understanding of Latino College students' sub-cultures and how their cultural integration can affect their retention and completion of a baccalaureate degree. Also, this study sought to understand the cultural factors that influenced student retention. The participants were given a survey to complete for demographic information, and then were interviewed to capture each of their stories and experiences.
Twenty participants were involved in the study. All of the participants were self-identified as Latinos and came from several different, four-year, residential universities. There were nine men and eleven women. Of …
The Challenge Of Ethnic Diversity, Gary L. Rose
The Challenge Of Ethnic Diversity, Gary L. Rose
Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications
As the census data reveals, the state of Connecticut will experience a sizeable increase in the percentage of Blacks and Hispanics by the year 2025. The projected increase in Blacks and Hispanics will most certainly have political and public policy ramifications in the years ahead.
Demographic trends in Connecticut pose distinct challenges for both political parties. The ability to understand the policy needs of the state's increasingly diverse population, an understanding of how policy needs translate into political behavior will be required among those who seek public office in Connecticut.