A Study on Latino Males in Texas: How Female Family Members Shape Postsecondary Educational Success

• In Event: Varying Our Approaches to Achieving Student Success

Abstract

This study explores how female family members shape Latino educational success. Higher education professionals and scholars can learn from the results of this multi-year, grant-funded research project which includes the perspectives of over 150 Latino male college students from community college and four-year sectors. Learn how women impact Latino males in their educational pursuits, what role women play in their persistence, and why their involvement is critical for their educational success. This study affirms the value of familial cultural wealth and contributes to the literature by sharing findings connecting the powerful role of female family member involvement to Latino male educational success.

Authors

• Victor Saenz, The University of Texas - Austin

• Sarah Rodriguez, The University of Texas - Austin

• Carmen DeLas Mercedez, The University of Texas - Austin

• Claudia García-Louis, University of Texas at Austin