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Informationen zum Autor Vasti Torres is a Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) and an Associate Faculty member of Latina/o Studies at University of Michigan. Ebelia Hernandez is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University. Sylvia Martinez is an Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Latino Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. Sarita E. Brown is a Cofounder of Excelencia in Education. Deborah A. Santiago is a Cofounder of Excelencia in Education. Klappentext The authors provide insight into identity development, environmental influences, and how these factors influence persistence in higher education. By using a synthesis approach to organize multiple studies around how being Latinx influences the experiences of students in college and beyond. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword—Sarita E. Brown and Deborah A. Santiago Preface 1. A Uniquely American State of Mind. Being Latino in Higher Education2. Introduction to the Voices of Latinos 3. A Lifespan Model of Latinx Ethnic Identity Development 4. Environmental Influences on the Experiences of Latinx Individuals 5. Intersections of Multiple Identities and Contextual Influences 6. Influences on the Persistence of Latinx Students in Higher Education 7. Critical Insights for Future Research on Latinx Identity Development Appendix A. Defining the Terms Used by Latinos Appendix B. Methodology for Longitudinal Study. Investigating the Complexities of the Choice to Stay in College for Latino Students References About the Authors Index
