Stranded Credits: A Matter of Equity

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session 6
  In Roundtable Session: Systems That Impact Student Persistence

Abstract

This presentation would highlight the finds from a descriptive qualitative student on the stranded credit phenomenon and how it affects students of color and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Our findings will highlight the student perspective to give more insight into how institutional debt perpetuates and exacerbates inequity in higher education. We spoke to both students and a few staff members about their experiences and perspectives on stranded credits. A summary of participants’ roles and affiliations is included.

Authors

• Sosanya M. Jones, Howard University

• Melody Yasmine Andrews, Howard University

• James Dean Ward, Ithaka S+R