Understanding first-generation, low-income, Latinx student networks: an exploration of student support at a modern land-grant university
| dc.contributor.author | Mellott, Bailey, author | |
| dc.contributor.author | Cross, Jennifer, advisor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Luna, Jessie, committee member | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gonzalez-Voller, Jessica, committee member | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-09T20:51:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-09T20:51:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis employs qualitative analysis of social network data and interview transcripts to explore the social networks and support systems of 18 first-generation, low-income, Latinx students at Colorado State University (CSU), an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution (eHSI) and land-grant university in Northern Colorado. Framed by intersectionality, critical race theory and social network theories, the study investigates how students establish connections on campus, the nature of these connections, and how students make sense of how their networks support them in pursuit of their educational goals. The findings highlight the centrality of peer relationships and the critical influence of mentors and campus programming in fostering student engagement and persistence. The thesis underscores the importance of culturally responsive institutional support and promoting an inclusive educational environment, and ends with brief recommendations for institutions including expanded and resourced programming to further support diverse student needs and aspirations. | |
| dc.format.medium | born digital | |
| dc.format.medium | masters theses | |
| dc.identifier | Mellott_colostate_0053N_18473.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10217/239141 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 2020- | |
| dc.rights | Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. | |
| dc.title | Understanding first-generation, low-income, Latinx student networks: an exploration of student support at a modern land-grant university | |
| dc.type | Text | |
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| thesis.degree.discipline | Sociology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Colorado State University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
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