The Relationship Between Student Body Racial Composition and the Normative Environment Toward Diversity at Community Colleges

Jones, Willis A.

doi:10.1177/0091552113497090

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“…However, a synthesis of literature throughout the 1990s suggests that campus climates at these institutions are generally perceived by students as welcoming and supportive (Maxwell & Shammas, 2007). Indeed, a racially heterogeneous population within community colleges is associated with an environment that fosters understanding among students from different racial groups (Jones, 2013). White students, nonetheless, generally report more positive views of the campus climate at 2-year colleges; such generalizations are not always consistent across campuses because students of color also frequently perceive climates positively at community colleges (Maxwell & Shammas, 2007).…”

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Examining the Complexity of the Campus Racial Climate at a Hispanic Serving Community College

Cuellar

Johnson-Ahorlu

2016

Community College Review

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Objective: Despite the growing representation of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) among community colleges, relatively little is known about student perceptions of the campus climate at these institutions. Although perceptions of campus climate may differ by race and adversely affect students of color, most research has been conducted at predominantly White institutions and through the use of either qualitative or quantitative methods. The present study examines student perceptions of discrimination and bias among Asian, Latina/o, and White students at a community college that has an HSI designation. Method: Employing a parallel mixed-method design, data were collected through the Diverse Learning Environments survey and focus groups at a community college in the western United States. An ANOVA with post hoc tests and a qualitative cross-case analysis were used to assess perceptions of discrimination and bias across racial groups. Results: Student perceptions differed by race with qualitative and quantitative results complementing and contradicting each other. Asian students reported more discrimination and bias on the survey but only shared positive perspectives in a focus group. By contrast, Latina/o students reported less discrimination and bias on the survey but in a focus group shared both positive and negative perceptions of the campus climate. Conclusion: The findings thus suggest that assessing perceptions of the campus climate at racially heterogeneous community colleges, such as HSIs, should employ mixed-methods to capture a more comprehensive picture for students from different racial groups.

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Examining the Complexity of the Campus Racial Climate at a Hispanic Serving Community College

Cuellar

Johnson-Ahorlu

2016

Community College Review

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“…More than a cost-based decision, choosing colleges close to home reflects Latina/o/x cultural values to remain near family (Cejda, Casparis, Rhodes, & Kelly, 2008;Santiago, 2007), as parents play an important role in motivating and supporting Latina/o/x students in their educational pursuits (Ceja, 2004;Gándara, 1996;Sánchez, Reyes, & Singh, 2005). With community colleges situated in more accessible locations and offering a more inclusive campus environment (Hagedorn et al, 2007;Jones, 2013;Levin, Haberler, Walker, & Jackson-Boothby, 2014), it makes sense that Latina/o/x students enroll in these institutions at higher rates.…”

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Repositioning Trends of Latina/o/x Student Enrollments in Community Colleges

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This study used descriptive statistics to complicate the national narrative of Latina/o/x student college-going trends and aims to provide directions for future research on Latina/o/x students in the community college. Taking a state-by-state perspective, this study examined whether Latina/o/x college students enrolled in community colleges at higher rates than four-year colleges. The data for this study derived primarily from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment survey for all states and sectors of higher education for the 2012-2013 academic year. We used geographic information systems (GIS) to spatially analyze and compare proportions of Latina/o/x undergraduate enrollments between sectors within states, then across states. Our analysis disaggregated enrollment data by state to reveal important variations among Latina/o/x student enrollments at community colleges across the U.S. In so doing, we aim to inform the work of researchers, policy makers, administrators and educators in efforts to support the educational pathways of Latina/o/x students in the U.S.

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“…American community colleges have been categorized as essential pipelines that provide access and higher education to a diverse student population at an affordable cost (Evans et al, 2016). Jones (2013) noted that as society continues to expand, more institutions of higher education are being "called to prepare students to live and work in an increasingly multicultural society" (p. 249).…”

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Differences in Ethnic/Racial Diversity of Texas Community College First-Time in College Full-Time Students Over Time: A Multiyear, Statewide Analysis

Lebron

Slate

Lunenburg

2020

Asian J. Interdiscip. Res.

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In this multiyear, statewide empirical investigation, the degree to which ethnic/racial diversity of first-time in college full-time Texas community college students changed from the 1999-2000 through the 2014-2015 academic years was determined. Over this time period, the percentage of Hispanic first-time in college full-time Texas community college students showed a statistically significant increase, whereas the percentage of White first-time in college full-time students statistically significantly decreased. No changes were noted with respect to either Black or Asian first-time in college full-time college students during this time period. Although some improvement was noted in the ethnic-racial diversity of Texas first-time in college full-time students, more work remains. Implications for policy and recommendations for research were provided.

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The Relationship Between Student Body Racial Composition and the Normative Environment Toward Diversity at Community Colleges

Cited by 11 publications

References 26 publications

Examining the Complexity of the Campus Racial Climate at a Hispanic Serving Community College

Examining the Complexity of the Campus Racial Climate at a Hispanic Serving Community College

Repositioning Trends of Latina/o/x Student Enrollments in Community Colleges

Differences in Ethnic/Racial Diversity of Texas Community College First-Time in College Full-Time Students Over Time: A Multiyear, Statewide Analysis

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