Si Se Puede Apoyar: A Qualitative Study on Support and College Persistence of Undergraduate Latinx Womxn

• In Event: Latinx College Student Success

Abstract

This paper explores the impact of support from higher education professionals on Latinx womxn-identifying students’ identity development and college completion through qualitative research. In the form of semi-structured interviews with Latinx womxn at a variety of institution types, there is analysis done on how they feel supported, or not supported, from higher education professionals. This paper provides tangible solutions that professionals can effectively implement to better support this population and directly addresses the policy issue of college completion gaps in marginalized populations and the importance of college persistence practices.

Author

• Brianna Antonella Valdivia, Vanderbilt University