ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-000322605513
Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Education (Ph.D)
Department
Administrative and Instructional Leadership
First Advisor
James Campbell
Second Advisor
Anthony J Annunziato
Third Advisor
Joseph Bernato
Abstract
The purpose of this narrative study is to explore the role of student-faculty interaction and how this interaction may affect student success and completion of a college degree for first-generation Latino students. The study adopted a narrative methodology to explore students’ educational experiences. The purpose of the study is to expand the understanding of the experiences of first-generation Latino college students and recognize the value of their narratives. The framework examines the intersection of Tinto’s Integration model and social capital theory. The rationale and significance of the study were to examine the intersection of the two models and whether student experiences with faculty have influenced their persistence in college. I reviewed the literature review on understanding the college experiences of first-generation students and the social/cultural capital theory. One common theme throughout the literature is the importance of creating an environment for students to feel supported.
Recommended Citation
Alvarez-Ortiz, Genette, "FOCUSING ON RETENTION: CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRST-GENERATION LATINO COLLEGE STUDENTS" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 433.
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/theses_dissertations/433