College Completion for Latino/a Students: Institutional and System Approaches: New Directions for Higher Education

Authors: Melissa L. Freeman, Magdalena Martinez
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Edition: 1
Publish Year: 2015
ISBN: 9781119193821

Latino/as are the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Despite recent gains in postsecondary enrollment, the Latino/a population is severely underrepresented when it comes to baccalaureate attainment. Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) will play a critical role in turning the tide, but there is little existing research about these institutions.

This volume synthesizes:

Existing research on HSIs, emerging HSIs, as well as research about Latino/a students themselves,
A wide range of best practices across institutional types, and
Examples of service to undocumented students in states where they do and do not quality for in-state tuition benefits.
Topics include Latino/a undergraduate student success, graduate student success, community colleges, four-year institutions, financial aid, and undocumented students.