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A Value-Based Case Study To Increasing Community Mentoring In Stem For Hispanic Students, Gilberto Moreno
A Value-Based Case Study To Increasing Community Mentoring In Stem For Hispanic Students, Gilberto Moreno
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This case study investigates the implementation of a unique community-driven mentoring pilot program (PASOS2) forging stronger community and K-12 partnerships. Focused on surfacing what matters most in engaging community mentors, this case study explores a civic organization'?s quest to impact, expand, and bring value via mentoring to Hispanic students' pursuit of post-secondary studies with emphasis in STEM careers. A major stumbling block faced by many underprivileged students is the lack of mentorship vital to expanding their social capital support system. This innovative mentoring approach provides students with critical access to STEM community empowerment agents supporting aspiring students' dreams.
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Raising The Bar: The Stories Of Ged Graduates Transitioning To Community College, David Weatherspoon
Raising The Bar: The Stories Of Ged Graduates Transitioning To Community College, David Weatherspoon
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RAISING THE BAR: THE STORIES OF GED GRADUATES
TRANSITIONING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
David Weatherspoon
216 Pages January 2015
The purpose of this study is to examine the educational stories of GED graduates' pursuit of a college degree. The analysis captures the shared experiences of a select number of students' challenges and barriers during their transition to college. This research explores the links between the concepts of social and cultural capital and locus of control (behavior) by examining how these concepts are logically interrelated. The students were purposefully selected to participate based on their involvement in the community college GED transition …