Here to Thrive: Latinx/o/e Men in Higher Education/Student Affairs Administration Masters Programs

• In Event: Latinidad in Higher Education: An Exploration of the Experiences, Challenges, and Perspectives of Latinx and Afro-Latinx Students

Abstract

This qualitative narrative inquiry study examined the lived experiences of Latinx/o/e men enrolled in higher education/student affairs administration master's level graduate programs. The participants’ experiences were examined through the Socio-Ecological Outcomes Model (Harris & Wood, 2016). The preliminary findings describe how social identities inform student growth and development, the importance of relationship building with faculty of color, and the commitment that Latinx/o/e HESA men students make to addressing the struggles of undergraduate Latinx/a/o students. Recommendations include the importance of assessing and evaluating the student success needs of Latinx/o/e HESA men students, the importance of assessing and evaluating HESA curriculum in relation to various socio-ecological domain needs, and supporting student growth and development through social identities based faculty mentorship opportunities.

Authors

• Lazaro Camacho, University of Rhode Island

• Hermen Díaz, Buffalo State University - SUNY

• Diana Cervantes, University of Texas at Austin