Organizing for Equity and Success: Exploring the Institutional Culture of Retention

• In Event: Equity in Action?

Abstract

This study explores how a retention culture permeates institutions, resulting in success among low-income and underrepresented groups. Longitudinal data on completion, web-scraping, and case studies were used to study exemplar case-study institutions and practices. Results indicate how commitment to diversity and organizational learning behaviors can advance student success.

Authors

• Sylvia Hurtado, UCLA

• Katherine Cho, UCLA

• Adriana Ruiz Alvarado, University of Redlands

• Joseph J Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles