The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Law School
Cultural Community Connections and College Success: An Examination of Southeast Asian American College Students
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
7-2016
Keywords
diverse campus environment
Abstract
Low rates of college success continue to be a persisting problem in the United States, particularly among Southeast Asian Americans and other populations of color. The purpose of the current inquiry was to understand how cultural community connections influence the success of Southeast Asian American college students. Qualitative methods were employed and face-to-face individual interviews were conducted with 34 Southeast Asian American undergraduates. Participants identified 3 types of connections that facilitated their success in college: physical, epistemological, and transformational cultural connections. Implications for future higher education research and practice are discussed.
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