An identification of policies and practices that hinder and facilitate the admission and retention of Hispanics in institutions of higher education

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Cantu, Linda Valdez
Copyright Year	2006
Abstract	An Identification of Policies and Practices That Hinder and Facilitate the Admission and Retention of Hispanics in Institutions of Higher Education in Texas. (December 2004) Linda Valdez Cantu, B.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., Trinity University Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Clifford L. Whetten The purpose of this study was to identify policies and practices that impact the admission and retention of Hispanics in higher education. The study did this by identifying those policies and practices that are currently being used and that facilitate or hinder institutions of higher education in the recruitment, admission, retention, and graduation of students, particularly Hispanic students. The researcher utilized the Delphi method to conduct the study. This research method produces a consensus of opinion from a group of individuals identified as experts in a given field. Three structured surveys were conducted. Each round of surveys had two questionnaires: (a) policies and practices that positively or negatively impact the admission of Hispanics in higher education and (b) policies and practices that positively or negatively impact the retention of Hispanics in higher education. Conclusions The Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) is negatively affecting Hispanic students’ admission into Texas coleges and universities. Further, it is affecting the retention of Hispanic students in Texas institutions. If students do poorly on the TASP,
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