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Best Practices Utilized By School Counselors In Increasing Latino Male College Readiness, Robert Hernandez
Best Practices Utilized By School Counselors In Increasing Latino Male College Readiness, Robert Hernandez
Theses and Dissertations
This study sought to identify best practices incorporated by secondary school counselors in California high schools that promote, support, and increase college-going identity and foster a supportive college-going environment for Latino male students. The researcher used a phenomenological qualitative study to capture the best practices and strategies academic counselors utilize to overcome the challenges of increasing Latino male academic achievement and college readiness. The findings of this study suggest that practices such as building supportive and caring environments, developing a college-going culture, increasing college readiness opportunities for Latino males, and targeted support increase college readiness among Latino males. Recommendations from …
Best Practices For Achieving First Generation Student Success In Higher Education, Hillary Long Gilkeson
Best Practices For Achieving First Generation Student Success In Higher Education, Hillary Long Gilkeson
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study seeks to elucidate the best practices for achieving first generation student success within the realm of higher education. First generation students experience challenges in obtaining student success at a higher rate than their multi-generational peers who possess larger reserves of social capital regarding higher education. A review of the literature identified obstacles to and methods to achieve student success. The review progresses with discussion surrounding how to transition students to college so that they achieve student success from the time of matriculation. Finally, the review identifies the ways in which first generation students may require …