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Undergraduate Latino/a Student Retention and Graduation Rates at Penn State. Julian Haas Julia Martinez April 23, 2013. Established Outcome. Retention and Graduation rates among Latino/a students at Penn State - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Undergraduate Latino/a Student Retention and Graduation Rates at Penn State
Julian HaasJulia Martinez
April 23, 2013
Established OutcomeRetention and Graduation rates
among Latino/a students at Penn State◦Retention rates: “the ability of an
institution to retain a student from admission through graduation” (Berger, J. B. & Lyons, 2005).
◦Graduation rates: The cohort population is first-time degree seeking baccalaureate freshman.
Why is this outcome important?
Penn State is a Predominantly White Institution (PWI)
Latino/as are the fastest growing student population in the U.S.
Latino/a retention and graduation rates are lower (Brown, Santiago & Lopez, 2003)
At Penn State◦ Latino student graduation rate: 15.5% lower◦ Latino student retention rate: 6.7% lower
Literature Review: InputsDemographics: low SES, first
generation, Spanish-speakingPerceptions: “Anything is
possible” attitude, college-bound culture
Systems of support: High school, family and community
Literature Review: Environments
Environments: College Experiences
Shared Themes~Financial~Climate
~Systems of Support
Theoretical FrameworkAstin’s (1993) I-E-O Model
Our IEO Model
Shared Themes
~Financial~Climate
~Systems of Support
Applicability to other CommunitiesOther minority student
communitiesStruggling studentsRetention of non-students
◦faculty, staff, donors, alumni
UsefulnessPractitioners, faculty/staff,
student leaders◦Influencing meaningful
conversations◦Identifying areas of need and
barriers to success◦Guiding programming and policy
Discussion and ConclusionPersistence and graduation rates for
Latino students at Penn State are lower
Change in institution to match change in student need
Need for holistic support of Latino/a students
Our model can help increase retention and graduation rates
Can be applied to other groups
Thank you!References available upon
request