| Owner: |
Lesley Rivas
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| Owner Email: |
lesrivas@utexas.edu
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| Paper Title: |
The Role of Community Colleges in the Career Preparation of Latino/x Men
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| Session Title: |
Advancing Research on Latina/o/x Undergraduate Experience (Table 18)
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| Paper Type: |
Roundtable Presentation
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| Presentation Date: |
4/15/2023
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| Presentation Location: |
Chicago, IL
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| Descriptors: |
Career Development, Community Colleges, Latino/a, or see Hispanic
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative
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| Author(s): |
Lesley Rivas, University of Texas at Austin; Diana Cervantes, University of Texas at Austin; Emmet Campos, University of Texas at Austin; Rodrigo Aguayo, University of Texas at Austin
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| Unit: |
SIG-Latina/o/x Research Issues
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| Abstract: |
The workforce demand for increased skills and postsecondary education is at an all-time high, particularly for men of color. This multi-site case study seeks to understand the asset-based factors that contribute to the way Latinx/o men prepare for their future careers while enrolled in Texas community colleges. Utilizing Rendon’s (1994) validation theory and ganas as praxis (Mireles-Rios et al., 2021), we consider institutional practices that foster validation and ganas to empower Latinx/o men and their success in community college. We share preliminary findings from interviews conducted with Latinx/o men who drew on cultural wealth, familia, and strong cultural networks to persist and succeed academically. Our practice-based findings will be shared with member, and other, institutions to continue serving Latinx/o students.
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| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.3102/2016658
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