Building a Latina/o Student Transfer Culture: Best Practices and Outcomes in Transfer to Universities

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2009

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American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE)

Abstract

While most Latina/o transfer students declare intentions to transfer from a community college, few move on to four-year colleges and universities. In this paper, the authors provide an overview of the existing information related to transfer objectives and rates. Using the theoretical models of Latina/o Critical Race Theory and Validation Theory, they also highlight key practices that promote transfer. Finally, based on previous scholarship they outline a Latina/o transfer culture and provide recommendations for future research and policy.

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Community Colleges, Transfer of students, minorities, Latin American students

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