Latino Males' Experiences With High-Impact Practices at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

• In Event: Exploring the Student Experience at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Abstract

This study aims to address how High Impact Educational Practices (HIP’s) facilitate the transition of ten male second year and third year Latino students at a research-one Hispanic Serving Institution. Using semi-structured interviews, students were asked about their experiences taking ethnic studies courses on campus. The systematic approach of grounded theory was used to inductively examine the data. Some of the emergent themes were Secondary Support Networks, Community Based Learning and Themed Floors, Diversity and Global Learning through Ethnic Studies Courses, and Undergraduate Research. Findings from this study shed light on the experiences of Latino males at a Research 1 University. Specifically, this contributes to the understanding of which high impact practices are helping students thrive.

Authors

• Rodolfo Cerda, UC Santa Barbara

• Xochitl Briseno, University of California - Santa Barbara

• Jose Jesus Gutierrez, University of California - Irvine

• Jasmin Morales, University of California - Santa Barbara