A Phenomenological Investigation of the Academic Persistence of Undergraduate Hispanic Nontraditional Students at Hispanic Serving Institutions

What is it about?

This study focused on the factors of academic persistence for undergraduate Hispanic nontraditional students enrolled at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Findings of the study indicate that family context, personal aspirations, campus environment within HSIs, life challenges, and English language learning, all played a vital role in the persistence behaviors of participants.

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Why is it important?

As the Hispanic college going population increases, retention and graduation rates for this group is alarmingly low. Institutions that work with Hispanic populations can learn about what really matters to students as related to persistence and respond to those needs through support and programs.