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Investigating The Effects Of Student Engagement On Latina/O Community College Students, Manuel Salgado
Investigating The Effects Of Student Engagement On Latina/O Community College Students, Manuel Salgado
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As the growth of the largest ethnic minority group, Latina/os, continues to grow there is an increasing concern that the current educational system is not effectively meeting the academic needs of this group of students. The community college sector has gained greater recognition for its potential to meet the needs of a much broader scope of students, particularly low-income and students of color. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of the Latina/o experience and the factors that contribute to college success among community college students. Specifically, this study used hierarchical multiple regression and logistic regression analysis to investigate …