A review of the literature on compliance with the Clery Act revealed that it has not been studied nationally. Three researchers in the field of higher education have conducted a majority of the research pertaining to the Clery Act. They are: Steven Ja . . .

Trends in higher education have pointed out a huge gap in persistence and degree attainment at universities among certain ethnic groups. Laws and bills have been passed to ensure people of color have the opportunity to access higher education; however . . .

Brief Literature Review: The literature review includes an exploration of the underrepresentation of African-American males in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate majors and the theoretical frameworks that guide those . . .

According to Krogstad and Lopez (2015) "the Hispanic population reached a new high of 55.4 million in 2014 (or 17.4% of the total U.S. population), an increase of 1.2 million (2.1 %) from the year before. California still leads the list (15.0 million) . . .

The espoused characteristics of fraternal organizations support the mission and intent of higher education to provide an ideal community for students to grow personally, professionally, and academically. Contrary to the purpose of fraternal organizati . . .

The goal of equitable opportunities for student success in higher education remains a challenge, particularly with Latino students. To help combat the disadvantages faced by many non-traditional, low-income, and first-generation students, California c . . .

The literature explored the impact that leadership-based programs at universities can have on a student's leadership development. Topics such as leadership skills, leadership identity, mentorship, and building student success were addressed. Leadershi . . .

California is the home of one of the largest populations of undocumented immigrants in the United States (Drachman, 2006; Nevins, 2010). With an estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduating from high school every year (Passel, 2006), these undocu . . .

Despite decades of research and retention initiatives, women still hold only about 42% of bachelor’s degrees in mathematics—a number that has been declining in recent years (NCES, 2010). Many factors can contribute to women’s decisions to persist in m . . .

Leaders often look for innovative ways to motivate their employees in the workplace (Janssen & Van Yperen, 2004). Especially in higher education, leadership styles are constantly being analyzed, researched, and developed to train leaders on the be . . .

This qualitative research study investigated the first-generation Latino male experience persisting in a STEM major at a four-year public university. STEM is an acronym for science technology engineering and math. The current literature on Latino male . . .

The number of high school seniors applying and being accepted to institutions of higher education is increasing yearly. Approximately 19 million students are enrolled in more than 4,200 postsecondary degree-granting institutions compared with only 11 . . .

Understanding the factors which contribute to international student academic outcomes is complex. Current research explored in Chapter 2 has identified certain factors of an international students’ experience which have been linked to academic outcome . . .

Meaningful interactions between students and host country nationals are integral to the study abroad experience. However, students face challenges that impede or hinder these interactions, such as the dynamics with their co-national groups, language b . . .

Brief Literature Review The literature points out two important concepts: the benefit from working and attending college and challenges associated with working while attending college. A Federal Work-Study (FWS) job can provide a student with effectiv . . .

Enrollment motivation in foreign languages is impacted by various factors, some relate to the individual’s experiences with the language, some related to his or her experiences with instruction (Gardner, 2010), some are integrative (Masgoret & Gar . . .

Brief Literature Review: Higher education has integrated many new ways to support incoming freshmen at various universities in order to combat low student retention and completion rates. Many institutions are turning to summer transition programs to h . . .

The literature shows the value of student services in educational institutions and the increasing use of technology in colleges. Expectations continue to grow in California’s community colleges for the increased use of technology to deliver student se . . .

Brief Literature Review - Adult learners are leading the forefront in advancing their knowledge and skills by accessing online professional development. Structuring a learning model that embraces the characteristics of adult learners provides a learni . . .

Scholars have found that half the students entering college are unsuccessful in accomplishing their aspirations of earning a college degree (Swail, Redd, & Perna, 2003). Student retention and persistence, especially among underrepresented students . . .

Brief Literature Review: The literature review of this thesis focuses on both adult learning and organizational development theories to contextualize human resource development (HRD) practices specific to professional development. It then reviews the . . .

Brief Literature Review: While environmental factors play a role in a student’s institutional retention, student attitude and behavior may be just as significant to retention and degree completion. Exposure and prior knowledge of the social convention . . .

Undocumented students make up one of the most underserved minority groups in higher education. Some federal legislation hinders undocumented students from pursuing higher education due to their immigration status. However, many states are creating the . . .

Brief Literature Review: Latinos make up the largest growing population in the United States, but simultaneously represent the population with the lowest degree attainment (Krogstad, 2014). As Latino youth enter colleges and universities, it has becom . . .

The literature review includes a history of the Filipino diaspora beginning with the Spanish American War moving through current US immigration trends. The construction of model minority myth is also included, as it informs the development of equity-b . . .

Academia is filled with studies identifying challenges teen and unmarried parents encounter in education. Research focuses on parenting students attending community college and in higher education at non-traditional ages. Despite the dismal outlook fo . . .

African American men account for only 12.2% of total postsecondary enrollment—inclusive of both community colleges and 4-year institutions—nearly 3% less than the number of African American women enrolled (15.5%) in 2015 (Digest of Educational Statist . . .

Community colleges serve as an accessible educational pathway for nontraditional students to achieve their educational goals. However, while California community colleges provide access to higher education, completion rates remain low. As a response, . . .

First-year students experience many challenges as it relates to transitioning from high school to college and establishing a strong sense of belonging. Sense of belonging, identified in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943), has been tied to persistence . . .

There are many aspects of college life to consider for student-athletes. Many students play sports in college, but the percentage that goes on to compete professionally is small. Therefore, the academic experience is vital in preparing student-athlete . . .

Institutions of higher education in the United States were originally designed to cater to students from middle- and upper-class backgrounds. Over the years, however, changing social, political, and economic factors have led to increased enrollment of . . .

The field of engineering lacks considerable diversity, in particular at the academic level and even greater strain at the graduate level. Latinos are the largest growing underrepresented minority group (URMs) in the United States, yet they represent a . . .

Filipino-Americans are the second largest group of the Asian American population as well as the second fastest growing minority group in the United States (Maramba, 2008). However, there are limited studies that have been focused on Filipino-American . . .

Professionals in student services play a significant role in the community college setting. Student services professionals hold a major responsibility for developing ways of providing support services to students that will help them succeed in college . . .

The attainment of higher education for Latinos has been a popular topic of discussion in current years. In less than 40 years, Latino students have gone from being an almost unobserved racial/ethnic group to being the largest and fastest growing racia . . .

This thesis utilizes extensive historical and contemporary research as well as case study interviews to explore the engagement experiences of seven underrepresented students that participated in the RISE program at City College (SCC). An in-depth anal . . .

Graduate students as a population are often underserved and under-represented, in terms of student services, by universities that typically focus on undergraduate student populations. This discrepancy may largely be explained by the fact that graduate . . .

The current trend in research focuses on the academic journey of Latino males throughout K-12 and college and is designed to look at what educational systems can provide to retain and graduate Latino men (Fry, 2002). The research shows Latino males ar . . .

The purpose of this study was to identify factors that influence the rate of acceptance of technology by student services professionals in California Community Colleges. The theoretical framework is based on the Technology Acceptance Model that identi . . .

There are multiple different housing options that colleges and universities use to house, develop, and retain their student populations. This thesis explores dormitories, Greek Housing, living-learning communities, and residential-learning communities . . .

Brief Literature Review The researcher reviewed Bandura’s (1986, 1999) social cognitive theory, Gottfredson’s (1981, 1996) theory of circumscription and compromise, and Eccles’s (1987) model of educational and occupational choice. People choose a care . . .

Brief Literature Review The original California Master Plan of Higher Education came into effect after the signing of Senate Bill 33, also known as the Donahue Act (California Department of Education, 1960). The Master Plan faced drastic demographic c . . .

Brief Literature Review The researcher reviewed Astin’s (1985, 1993, 1999) theory of Involvement and I-E-O model, Mayer and Salovey’s (1993, 1995) theory of emotional intelligence, and Shankman, Allen, and Facca’s (2010) emotionally intelligent leader . . .

Abstract of THE CALIFORNIA A-G REQUIREMENTS AND FIRST-GENERATION LATINO STUDENTS by Maricela Lauren Melendrez Brief Literature Review Critical Race theory, Latino Identity Development, and Dewey’s Pedagogic Creed were reviewed in the context of Latino . . .

Brief Literature Review The researcher reviewed existing research and literature on single parents and single fathers, followed by Kolb’s (1981) theory of experiential learning, Schlossberg’s (1981, 1984) transitional theory, and Maslow’s (1943, 1987) . . .

Brief Literature Review Relevant literature outlines the challenges first-generation, low-income students face to attain bachelor’s degrees and participate in the white-collar American workforce. The literature then transitions to the nonmonetary bene . . .

The literature illustrated that two main bodies govern intercollegiate athletics. These governing bodies’ focus is to offer student athletes opportunities to develop and grow during and after college. An extensive review of the literature, extra-curri . . .

Institutions of higher education are continuously trying to meet the growing educational demands of diverse non-traditional learners. In particular, student-athletes are constantly balancing their academic and athletic roles. Thus, understanding the n . . .

The college experience is defined by whose lens is filtering the perspective. The developmental processes of both the Asian/Pacific Islander American identity and lesbian and gay identity provide an understanding of the unique needs of each identity. . . .

The English language learner (ELL) population continues to grow across the country, particularly in the sate of California. The influx of this student sector has impacted the higher education system at every level: community colleges, state colleges, . . .