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Undocumented Student Success: Navigating Restraints Related To Retention, Ronald Hallett Jan 2013

Undocumented Student Success: Navigating Restraints Related To Retention, Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

Undocumented college students face multiple barriers. This case study explores how a group of undocumented Latino/a students maintained a peer network. Using Stanton-Salazar's frameworks of empowerment agents, I discuss how students created a space on campus and navigated internal tensions threatening solidarity, including inclusion/exclusion, competition/support, and personal support/political engagement.


Interrupting Life History: Evolution Of A Relationship Within The Research Process, Ronald Hallett Jan 2013

Interrupting Life History: Evolution Of A Relationship Within The Research Process, Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

In this paper the author explores how relationships are defined within the context of constructing a life history. The life history of Benjamin, a homeless young man transitioning to adulthood, is used to illustrate how difficult it is to define the parameters of the research environment. During an “ethically important moment” in the research process, the author had to critically analyze his obligation to his participant based upon the relational titles exchanged. As chaos in Benjamin’s life increased, a choice needed to be made about the researcher’s involvement in his life. Should the researcher provide support or simply document events? …


Social Capital And Homeless Youth: Influence Of Residential Instability On College Access, William Tierney, Ronald Hallett Jan 2012

Social Capital And Homeless Youth: Influence Of Residential Instability On College Access, William Tierney, Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

This article examines the experiences homeless youth face and the influence of social networks on their education. Using a social capital framework, we analyze the experiences that are different for poor youth in general and those homeless. Data used include interviews with 123 homeless youth and more than 40 policymakers, school counselors, and after-school program coordinators. Youth identified three aspects of their lives that influence network development associated with college access: mobility and stability, meeting basic needs, anonymity and shame. The temporary nature of their residential stability requires a systematic response by educational institutions.


Dangers Of Member Checking, Ronald Hallett Jan 2012

Dangers Of Member Checking, Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

This chapter explores how member-checking can be used with marginalized and vulnerable populations. In particular, the author discusses potential ethical issues related to 'doing no harm' that may result.


Homeless: How Residential Instability Complicates Students’ Lives., Ronald Hallett Jan 2010

Homeless: How Residential Instability Complicates Students’ Lives., Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett examines the challenges of highly mobile students and what educators can do to retain and support them.


College Knowledge: An Assessment Of Urban Students’ Awareness Of College Processes., Douglas Burelson, Ronald Hallett, Daniel Park Jan 2008

College Knowledge: An Assessment Of Urban Students’ Awareness Of College Processes., Douglas Burelson, Ronald Hallett, Daniel Park

Ronald Hallett

The contemporary college or university campus is a complex and dynamic environment that requires students to navigate myriad institutional processes. College preparedness is not simply a matter of being academically ready for postsecondary-level work, but also requires that students have a procedural knowledge of other university processes - what we define herein as "college knowledge." This article presents that results of an evaluation of a college preparation program that focuses on college knowledge and provides a road map for designing an effective college knowledge program.


When A Group Presentation Isn’T Enough: Financial Aid Advising For Low-Income Urban College Bound Students, Kristan Venegas, Ronald Hallett Jan 2008

When A Group Presentation Isn’T Enough: Financial Aid Advising For Low-Income Urban College Bound Students, Kristan Venegas, Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

Group presentations are the common ways to communicate information about financial aid to high school students. This article discusses the value of group presentation and suggests that additional techniques should supplement this approach, especially in the case of low-income urban college-bound students.


Education And Homeless Youth: Policy Implementations, Ronald Hallett Jan 2007

Education And Homeless Youth: Policy Implementations, Ronald Hallett

Ronald Hallett

Hallett provides a review of research project related to McKinney-Vento.


It’S About Time: Temporal Dimensions Of College Preparation Programs, William Tierney, Ronald Hallett, Kristan Venegas Jan 2007

It’S About Time: Temporal Dimensions Of College Preparation Programs, William Tierney, Ronald Hallett, Kristan Venegas

Ronald Hallett

After-school education programs for at-risk students are often implemented to increase academic performance and college readiness. This article explores the terms "out-of-school" and "after-school" related to college preparation programs and suggests that these programs should consider attendance, participation and intensity to impact a student's success in college. This article concludes with four practical steps to improve the structural design of after-school programs concerned about college preparation.