Cultural Competence and Diversity Experiences Among First-Time-in-College Latina and African American Females

• In Event: 41.084 - Roundtable Session 16
  In Roundtable Session: 41.084-15 - Social Justice in Global Contexts

Abstract

This case study explores Hispanic and African American female students’ multicultural understandings and growth after their first semester in college at a Southwestern United States Hispanic Serving Institution. Focus groups helped to illuminate stories about how the participants integrated their multicultural campus experiences with their academic learning.

Authors

• Emily Summers, Texas State University-San Marcos

• Audwin Anderson, Texas State University

• Amarilis M Castillo, Texas State University - San Marcos

• Darolyn A. Flaggs, Texas State University

• Na Wu, Texas State University