Adult learners are returning to higher education to pursue their higher education aspirations in increasing numbers (Pusser et al., 2007). For many adult learners, the pursuit of their educational aspirations is just one of several activities that com . . .

Brief Literature Review Female students and students from underrepresented ethnic groups (UEGs), including Latinos, African Americans, and Native Americans, are underrepresented in the academic and occupational setting of engineering. Females tend to . . .

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 . . .