Taking Responsibility for Educational Equity in Higher Education: A College Attainment Program for Underserved Young Women

Authors

  • Susan R. Warren Capacity To Impact, Inc.
  • Nazanin Zargarpour Capacity To Impact, Inc.
  • Min Hsuan Chen Capacity To Impact, Inc.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i9.4595

Keywords:

higher education, college access program, post-secondary attainment program, college persistence and completion, under-served youth and higher education

Abstract

Research indicates that access to higher education is insufficient: a focus on student attainment through and beyond postsecondary education is needed (Carrell & Sacerdote, 2017). This study assesses the impact of a college attainment program serving underrepresented female students. Mixed-methods combined quantitative measures of student outcomes with qualitative analysis of perceptions regarding program impact. Qualitative indicators were compared with the literature on key characteristics of college attainment programs (Webb et al, 2017). Findings indicate academic and social gains for participants and highlight associated program strategies. Results will inform the development, implementation, and evaluation of college attainment programs supporting all students.

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Published

2021-09-24

How to Cite

Warren, S. R., Zargarpour, N., & Chen, M. H. (2021). Taking Responsibility for Educational Equity in Higher Education: A College Attainment Program for Underserved Young Women. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(9). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i9.4595

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 9 (2021)

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