Factors affecting retention of black and Hispanic students in a community college system and implications for transfer to senior institutions of higher education in Texas /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wright, Robert Gene, 1938-
Other Authors: Fox, Milden J. (degree committee member.), Johnson, Glenn Ross (degree committee member.), (degree committee member.)
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: 1989.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy

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500 |a Vita. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references. 
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520 3 |a The purpose of this study was to identify and examine through an opinion questionnaire submitted to minority students, selected factors that affect the retention of black and Hispanic students in a community college system and implications for transfer to senior institutions of higher education in Texas. The population of this study consisted of 270 full-time enrolled minority students at Blinn College, and 112 former Blinn College minority students currently enrolled in Texas institutions of higher education. Seventy-eight percent of the current Blinn College minority students returned the questionnaire in usable form, and sixty-one percent of the former Blinn College minority students returned the questionnaire in usable form. Analysis of the data was conducted using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) on the "WYLBUR" Computer System at Texas A&M University. Findings. (1) This study found five (5) significant barriers that impact the equal educational opportunities of black and Hispanic students. (2) Respondents indicated that changes and enhancements to selected policies, programs, and services could increase the persistence and mobility of minority students. (3) Minority students agree that increased cooperation between two-year and four-year colleges and state educational agencies offer the greatest hope for increasing baccalaureate opportunities. Conclusions. Inadequate postsecondary preparation, low social integration, scarce family role models, limited financial aid knowledge, and the disparity of the majority college environment were barriers to minority student equal educational opportunities. Policy, program, and service changes and enhancements must include: multicultural social activities, open communications, and counseling/advisement efforts. Cooperation among Texas higher education entities concerning the following areas would improve black and Hispanic student baccalaureate opportunities: transfer projects, financial aid programming, and hiring additional minority faculty and administrators. 
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