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

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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Undergraduate research experiences: mentoring, awareness, and perceptions—a case study at a Hispanic-serving institution

International Journal of STEM Education ◽

10.1186/s40594-018-0105-8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Laura Rodríguez Amaya ◽

Tania Betancourt ◽

Kristina Henry Collins ◽

Orlando Hinojosa ◽

Carlos Corona

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Research ◽

Research Experiences ◽

Hispanic Serving Institution ◽

Undergraduate Research Experiences ◽

Hispanic Serving

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

Journal of College Student Development ◽

10.1353/csd.2017.0044 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 583-600 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Timothy W. Collins ◽

Sara E. Grineski ◽

Jessica Shenberger ◽

Xiaodan Morales ◽

Osvaldo F. Morera ◽

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Keyword(s):

Student Outcomes ◽

Undergraduate Research ◽

Research Participation ◽

Hispanic Serving Institution ◽

Hispanic Serving

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Childcare, Campus Support Services, and Other Barriers for College Students Who are Parents at a 4-Year Hispanic Serving Institution

Journal of Hispanic Higher Education ◽

10.1177/15381927211005076 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 153819272110050

Author(s):

Nancy Dayne ◽

Youngok Jung ◽

Roudi Roy

Keyword(s):

Support Services ◽

Institutional Support ◽

College Campuses ◽

Raising Children ◽

Student Parents ◽

Hispanic Serving Institution ◽

University Support ◽

Recommendations For Practice ◽

Hispanic Serving ◽

The Voice

College student parents are a unique population not always heard on college campuses. The current study reports the voice of student parents and their challenges in pursuing higher education, while raising children at a 4-year Hispanic Serving Institution. Seven hundred and eighty-six student parents participated, among whom 54% were Hispanic ( n = 387), in a survey that assessed childcare needs, barriers to the use of campus childcare, and university support. The study also found issues for student parents related to financial strains, parenting stressors, and lack of institutional support. Study implications and recommendations for practice are discussed.

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Implementing and Evaluating a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning ◽

10.7771/1541-5015.1806 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Michele I. Shuster ◽

Jennifer Curtiss ◽

Timothy F. Wright ◽

Camilla Champion ◽

Maryam Sharifi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Research ◽

Research Experience ◽

Hispanic Serving Institution ◽

Hispanic Serving

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

Journal of College Student Retention Research Theory & Practice ◽

10.1177/15210251211065099 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152102512110650

Author(s):

Winny Dong ◽

Rebecca M. Eddy ◽

David M. Mendelsohn ◽

Courtney Koletar ◽

Monique Matelski ◽

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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.

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

CBE—Life Sciences Education ◽

10.1187/cbe.15-07-0163 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. ar30 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

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.

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Development and Assessment of an Undergraduate Research Program at a Two-Year, Rural, Hispanic-Serving Institution: The Essential Role of Partnerships

Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research ◽

10.18833/spur/4/3/10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 22-29

Author(s):

Matthew R. Loeser ◽

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Makaylah Newkirk ◽

Kara I. Gabriel ◽

Audrey D. Huerta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Essential Role ◽

Undergraduate Research ◽

State Agencies ◽

Research Experience ◽

Multiple Stakeholders ◽

Faculty Mentor ◽

Hispanic Serving Institution ◽

Undergraduate Research Program ◽

Hispanic Serving

This article reviews the importance of multiple stakeholders in program development, including the essential role of university and community partnerships.Yakima Valley College—a two-year, Hispanic-serving institution—partnered with four-year universities, agricultural centers, businesses, and federal and state agencies to develop a streamlined undergraduate research experience in which students work closely with a faculty mentor in a STEM field on summer projects of 120 hours each.

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