The Impact of Ethnic Consciousness and Neighborhood Characteristics on College Retention Amongst Latino Students

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Vélez
Keyword(s):  
Asian Americans ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
College Retention ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
White Americans ◽  
Neighborhood Characteristics ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Fall Semester ◽  
Ethnic Consciousness ◽  
The Impact

In the last thirty years the number of Latinos attending college has increased dramatically. According to the U. S. Department of Education (2001) approximately nine (8.6) percent (i.e., 1,200,100) of all students enrolled in our nation's colleges and universities during the 1997 fall semester were of Hispanic/Latino heritage. Although this number reflects a slight increase over previous years, persistence to graduation among Latino students however, remains a significant problem, as Latinos continue to still experience higher attrition rates than white Americans. Approximately twenty percent of Latinos are reported to complete their college studies within six years, compared to more than 40 percent of whites and Asian Americans (Porter 1990).

scholarly journals Does Eco-labeling of Services Matter? Evidence from Higher Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Hickman ◽  
Andrew G. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
University Presidents ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Considerable Heterogeneity ◽  
College And University ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: Eco-labeling of services has become increasingly common, yet little empirical evidence exists concerning its effectiveness. We address this gap in the literature by analyzing a highly visible eco-label, the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), in the sector of higher education. We match information about the ACUPCC to the US Department of Education IPEDS database to examine the impact of signing on student applications, admissions, and enrollment. We mainly utilize a difference-in-difference approach to identify the effects of interest but confirm results with an interrupted time series model. We find that signing the ACUPCC increases applications and admitted students by 2.5–3.5 %. However, the evidence regarding enrollment is weaker with only some specifications finding increases of around 1–2 %. Overall, there is considerable heterogeneity across sectors and selectivity of the institutions. These results show that, at the minimum, voluntary and information-based approaches (VIBAs) for services can be effective in generating visibility and influencing less-costly consumer behavior.

scholarly journals A Smartphone App to Support Carers of People Living With Cancer: A Feasibility and Usability Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Heynsbergh ◽  
Leila Heckel ◽  
Mari Botti ◽  
Patricia M Livingston
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Instructional Videos ◽  
Living With Cancer ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Carers experience unique needs while caring for someone with cancer. Interventions that address carers’ needs and well-being have been developed and tested; however, the use of smartphone apps to support adult carers looking after another adult with cancer has not been assessed. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to test the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a smartphone app, called the Carer Guide App, for carers of people with colorectal cancer. METHODS We recruited carers of people with colorectal cancer from outpatient day oncology units and provided them with access to the smartphone app for 30 days. Carers had access to video instructions and email contact details for technical support. Carers received 2 email messages per week that directed them to resources available within the app. Carers completed demographic questions at baseline and questions related to feasibility and usability at 30 days post app download. We used recruitment and attrition rates to determine feasibility and relevance of content to carers’ needs as self-reported by carers. We assessed usability through the ease of navigation and design and use of technical support or instructional videos. Acceptability was measured through self-reported usage, usage statistics provided by Google Analytics, and comments for improvement. RESULTS We recruited 31% (26/85) eligible carers into the trial. Of the 26 carers, the majority were female (19, 73%), on average 57 years of age, were caring for a spouse with cancer (19, 73%), and held a university degree (19, 73%). Regarding feasibility, carers perceived the content of the Carer Guide App as relevant to the information they were seeking. Regarding usability, carers perceived the navigation and design of the app as easy to use. Of the 26 carers, 4 (15%) viewed the downloading and navigation video and 7 (27%) used the contact email address for queries and comments. Acceptability: On average, carers used the smartphone app for 22 minutes (SD 21 minutes) over the 30-day trial. Of 26 participants, 19 completed a follow-up questionnaire. Of 19 carers, 7 (37%) logged on 3 to 4 times during the 30 days and 5 (26%) logged on more than 5 times. The majority (16/19, 84%) of carers stated that they would recommend the app be available for all carers. Comments for improvement included individualized requests for specific content. CONCLUSIONS The Carer Guide App was feasible and usable among carers of people with colorectal cancer. Acceptability can be improved through the inclusion of a variety of information and resources. A randomized controlled trial is required to assess the impact of the Carer Guide App on carers’ health and well-being.

Effects of Coping Styles on College Persistence Decisions among Latino Students in Two Year Colleges

2003 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Evelyn Lesure-Lester
Keyword(s):  
Latino Students ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
College Persistence ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
College Retention ◽  
Management Styles ◽  
Two Year Colleges ◽  
Dispositional Coping ◽  
College Dropout ◽  
Different Types

Despite a high college dropout rate for Latino students, much remains unknown about college persistence decisions of these students. The present study examined the influence of stress management styles on college persistence decisions of Latino students. The Persistence/Voluntary Dropout Decisions Scale and the Cope Inventory were administered to 111 students enrolled in two-year colleges. Results of this study identified different types of persistence decisions for Latino students and showed how they were positively versus negatively associated with specific dispositional coping styles. Ways to enhance the college retention of Latino students were discussed.

Voting Rights, Election Administration, and Turnout for Racial Minorities

2020 ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Michael Ritter
Keyword(s):  
African Americans ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Hispanic Americans ◽  
Election Administration ◽  
Midterm Elections ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
Over Time

Race and ethnicity group identity also shape participation in politics, with non-Hispanics whites being the most likely to vote in U.S. elections over time. Can accessible elections shrink turnout inequality between non-Hispanic whites and racial/ethnic minorities (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans)? Chapter 6 empirically evaluates the impact of convenience voting laws and election administration on the change in the probably of voting in midterm and presidential elections comparing across racial subgroups. The results show that same day registration boosts turnout among non-Hispanics whites, as well as Asian Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans, in presidential and midterm elections. Early in-person voting especially advantages blacks and Hispanics in midterm elections, while absentee/mail voting is found to have similar effects for Asian Americans. Both non-Hispanic whites and racial and ethnic minorities benefit from quality state election administration.

Dissemination of Scholarly Information Among the Research Scholars Through Social Networks and Media in Madurai Kamaraj University and Manonmaniam Sun

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-144
Author(s):  
P. Pitchaipandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

This chapter tries to analyse the impact and use of social media among the research scholars in Madurai Kamaraj University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. The result of the study found that 66 (56.90%) were Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and the Residual respondents 50 (43.10%) were Madurai Kamaraj University. Thirty-three (66%) Madurai Kamaraj University were male, and 29 (43.94%) were male from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Seventy-three (62.93%) come under the category of 26 to 35 years; 22 (18.97%) were in the category of up to 25 years. Thirty (25.86%) belong to the department of management/commerce; 14 (12.07%) were from the department of education/physical education. Seventy-eight (67.24%) were seeing Facebook, and 33 (28.45%) of the respondents used Twitter.

scholarly journals The California Neighborhoods Data System: a new resource for examining the impact of neighborhood characteristics on cancer incidence and outcomes in populations

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 631-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scarlett Lin Gomez ◽  
Sally L. Glaser ◽  
Laura A. McClure ◽  
Sarah J. Shema ◽  
Melissa Kealey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Data System ◽  
Neighborhood Characteristics ◽  
System A ◽  
The Impact
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