Effects of Research-Related Activities on Graduation at a Hispanic Serving Institution

2021 ◽  
pp. 152102512110650
Author(s):  
Winny Dong ◽  
Rebecca M. Eddy ◽  
David M. Mendelsohn ◽  
Courtney Koletar ◽  
Monique Matelski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Underrepresented Minority ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Hispanic Serving ◽  
The Impact

This paper reports on the results of a study of 6,654 unique students on the type of research-related activities (e.g., undergraduate research and internships) they participated in while at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Results indicate that the odds of graduating for students who participated in research-related activities were almost twice those of students who did not participate in research-related activities. These results differ from and complement studies on the impact of undergraduate research at liberal arts colleges and research-intensive universities. Study results indicate that non-first-generation students, non-low-income students, and non-underrepresented minority (non-URM) students were more likely to participate in research. Participation in internships with industry and with a professional were most predictive of graduation. Students who participated in multiple research-related activities were also more likely to graduate than those who participated in fewer activities; results indicate research participation is equally beneficial across groups with different demographic characteristics including major, sex, first generation and URM status.

scholarly journals Participation in a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Results in Higher Grades in the Companion Lecture Course

2020 ◽  
pp. 0013189X2096809
Author(s):  
Marsha Ing ◽  
James M. Burnette ◽  
Tarek Azzam ◽  
Susan R. Wessler
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Academic Characteristics ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Undergraduate Science ◽  
Hispanic Serving ◽  
The Impact

Opportunities for large numbers of undergraduates to engage in authentic research experiences are limited in many large public institutions. These large public institutions serve the vast majority of students who are historically underrepresented in STEM fields, such as first-generation, low-income students of color. Although a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) is one scalable approach to providing such opportunities, there is limited evidence about the impact of participation, particularly for students historically underrepresented in science. This study provides evidence of the influence of student participation in a CURE on undergraduate science course grades using an experimental design and multiple years of data from students at a Hispanic-serving institution. Course grades were compared for five different science courses across five cohorts of students participating in a CURE ( n = 935) and a similar group of students who did not participate in the CURE ( n = 1,144). CURE students had significantly higher overall grades in a lecture course directly related to the CURE even after statistically adjusting for demographic and academic characteristics. Implications for CUREs as a model for improving science knowledge and achievement for students typically underrepresented in STEM fields are discussed.

scholarly journals Undergraduate Research Participation Is Associated With Improved Student Outcomes at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy W. Collins ◽  
Sara E. Grineski ◽  
Jessica Shenberger ◽  
Xiaodan Morales ◽  
Osvaldo F. Morera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Hispanic Serving

Assessing the Impact of a Graduate School Preparation Program on First-Generation, Low-Income College Students at a Public Liberal Arts University

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
John T. Ishiyama ◽  
Valerie M. Hopkins
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Liberal Arts University ◽  
Graduate School Preparation ◽  
Mcnair Program ◽  
Low Income College Students ◽  
The Impact

This study assessed the performance of a federal program designed to serve first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students—the Ronald E. McNair Program. Using data from a midwestern liberal arts university we found that FGLI program participants are far more likely to be retained to the university and successful in terms of timely graduation and placement into graduate school than FGLI non-participants, even when controlling for academic ability and ambition.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Student Gains from Undergraduate Research Experiences at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. ar30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Daniels ◽  
Sara E. Grineski ◽  
Timothy W. Collins ◽  
Danielle X. Morales ◽  
Osvaldo Morera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
El Paso ◽  
Minority Student ◽  
Underrepresented Minority ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Undergraduate Research Experiences ◽  
Hispanic Serving

Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) confer many benefits to students, including improved self-confidence, better communication skills, and an increased likelihood of pursuing science careers. Additionally, UREs may be particularly important for racial/ethnic minority students who are underrepresented in the science workforce. We examined factors hypothetically relevant to underrepresented minority student gains from UREs at a Hispanic-serving institution, such as mentoring quality, family income, being Latino/a, and caring for dependents. Data came from a 2013 survey of University of Texas at El Paso students engaged in 10 URE programs (n = 227). Using generalized linear models (GzLMs) and adjusting for known covariates, we found that students who reported receiving higher-quality mentorship, spending more hours caring for dependents, and receiving more programmatic resources experienced significantly greater gains from their URE in all three areas we examined (i.e., thinking and working like a scientist, personal gains, and gains in skills). In two of three areas, duration of the URE was positive and significant. Being Latino/a was positive and significant only in the model predicting personal gains. Across the three models, quality of mentorship was the most important correlate of gains. This suggests that providing training to faculty mentors involved in UREs may improve student outcomes and increase program efficacy.

scholarly journals Does the Match between Gender and Race of Graduate Teaching Assistants and Undergraduates Improve Student Performance in Introductory Biology?

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. ar57
Author(s):  
Star W. Lee ◽  
Marsha Ing
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Low Income ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Graduate Teaching ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Improve Student Performance ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Hispanic Serving

This study evaluated the academic performance of students who shared their graduate teaching assistant’s demographic characteristics, including gender, race/ethnicity, and low-income or first-generation status. The study focused on underrepresented students in STEM, including female and Latinx students, at a Hispanic-serving institution.

A Title V Center as a Counterspace for Underrepresented Minority and First-Generation College Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 153819272095130
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Roberts ◽  
Krista L. Lucas
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
First Generation ◽  
First Generation College Students ◽  
Title V ◽  
Underrepresented Minority ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
First Generation College ◽  
Student Center ◽  
Hispanic Serving ◽  
Four Year Institutions

This study examined a Title V Student Center within a Hispanic Serving Institution and how it acted as a counterspace for undergraduate students. The Center provided multiple academic and non-academic supports that students utilized, including mentoring, office hours, and programming. It also provided a place for community development, offering a sense of safety, encouragement, and belonging. This study contributes to limited research on Title V centers for Latinx students at four-year institutions.

scholarly journals Dampak Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) terhadap Kesejahteraan Keluarga di Desa Padang Seurahet Kecamatan Johan Pahlawan Kabupaten Aceh Barat

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Lia Muliana ◽  
Mursyidin Mursyidin ◽  
Muharriyanti Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Transfer Program ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The Family Hope Program (PKH) is a conditional cash transfer program for low-income families. The requirement is to be actively involved in education and health. The Family Hope Program in Indonesia was implemented in 2007 to alleviate poverty and prosper low-income families. The research and writing of this journal aim to determine the impact of PKH on family welfare and see if there is a reduction in poverty after the government realizes the Family Hope Program. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The study results indicate that the impact of PKH on beneficiary families, including the cash provided, can meet consumption or family needs and help the economy of PKH recipient families. The implementation of the program can reduce poverty in Aceh. The percentage of the poverty rate fell to 0.02%. The limitation of the research is the impact of PKH on family welfare and wants to examine whether there is a decrease in the percentage of poverty in Aceh or Aceh Barat. The practical implication of this research is to provide information to the government that PKH can improve the welfare of low-income families. The social significance is to give the government and the general public that the implementation of social assistance programs, one of which is the Family Hope Program, can reduce poverty rates in Aceh or West Aceh. The originality of the research is supported by previous research related to the author’s research study.

scholarly journals Linked Coding: A Qualitative Investigation of the Impact of a College Transition Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Coleman-Tempel ◽  
Meghan Ecker-Lyster
Keyword(s):  
Minority Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
College Transition ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Transition Program ◽  
Cultural Mismatch ◽  
College Ready ◽  
The Impact

Limited college knowledge often impacts underrepresented students’ ability to navigate the college setting, creating institutional barriers for these students once arriving on campus. Students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or minority students have been shown to be less “college ready” than their peers. This discrepancy in preparedness can be conceptualized as a cultural mismatch between the student’s background knowledge and the higher education institution's expectations and norms (Lohfink & Paulsen, 2005). This qualitative evaluation provides an in-depth investigation into first-generation, low-income, and minority students’ perceptions and experiences with a yearlong college transition program. The study explores how a college transition program can impact students’ social development.

scholarly journals An Investigation Into Mentoring Practices of Faculty Who Mentor Undergraduate Researchers at a Hispanic Serving Institution

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Estepp ◽  
Joseph G. Velasco ◽  
Avery L. Culbertson ◽  
Nathan W. Conner
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Mentoring Practices ◽  
Recommendations For Practice ◽  
Hispanic Serving

Research has shown the benefits of undergraduate research; however, few studies have examined mentors of undergraduate researchers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the practices of mentors who have successfully mentored Hispanic undergraduate researchers. Findings from this study suggested that mentors should focus on interacting with students, listen to and understand students’ interests, be organized, require students to be responsible, and monitor students’ work. Recommendations for practice and research have been provided.

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