Kathleen
Cross, M.A.:
Enrolling and Retaining Latinos in Higher Education:
Practical Considerations
Summary
This presentation will discuss the
current status and barriers of Latino students to higher education and make
recommendations on how to work within the
higher education system to mitigate many of these barriers. Understanding the
barriers to higher education faced by many Hispanic students is a crucial first
step in the development of an effective enrollment management strategic plan to
recruit and retain this targeted population.
These barriers are numerous and significant. Practical considerations with then be discussed
to aid in the recruitment of Latino students, including admissions and financial
aid considerations. Practical
recommendations for the retention of Latino students including academic
advising, student activities and career services will alos
be investigated.
Contact
Information:
Ms. Kathleen M. Cross, MA
Work Address
Ph. D. Graduate Assistant
Department of Educational
Leadership and Higher Education
Home Address
Ph: 314-727-2338
Email: crosskm@slu.edu