Facilitating the College Transition of Undocumented and Citizen Students of Mixed-Status Families (Poster 12)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Wednesday 2:30 p.m.
  In Poster Session: Division E- Counseling Poster Sessions

Abstract

Undocumented and citizen students of mixed-status families (UCM students) face tremendous barriers when transitioning to college due to their citizenship status or that of an immediate family member. Building on the theoretical perspectives of social capital, Stanton-Salazar’s institutional agent concept, and the Wisconsin Status Attainment Model’s significant other, this study recognizes, positions, and conceptualizes public high school counselors as social capital agents for UCM students. This is one of the first empirical studies that collect qualitative data from high school counselors and UCM students to explore how counselors can support UCM students in their transition from high school to college.

Author

• Jenifer L. Kelson, Claremont Graduate University