From Migrant Farmworkers to First-Generation Latina/o Students: Factors Predicting Academic Outcomes for Students Participating in the College Assistance Migrant Program

• In Event: 60.084 - Roundtable Session 20
  In Roundtable Session: 60.084-6 - Factors Affecting Latina/o Students' Transitions and Success

Abstract

This study examines factors associated with college outcomes (i.e., GPA, persistence, and academic probation) for a migrant student population participating in the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). The study also examines the impact of CAMP services on college outcomes and socio-cognitive perceptions (i.e., college academic self-efficacy, academic resilience, and school connectedness). Participants were 245 CAMP participants from four universities. High school achievement and academic resilience were positive predictors of GPA. Having family responsibilities and working full-time were negative predictors of persistence. Involvement in CAMP’s personal and academic counseling services was a positive predictor. Higher levels of self-efficacy, academic resilience, and CAMP’s academic and financial assistance predicted being less likely to obtain academic probation.

Authors

• Julian Jesus Mendez, Westminster College

• Sheri Bauman, The University of Arizona